Show appreciation When someone does something for you whether it’s big or small thank them for their help. They will be more inclined to help you in the future if they know that you appreciate them. Show respect This means being on-time for meetings, not texting or taking calls while you are talking to someone in person, address people with proper titles, and have a good attitude. Having nice manners...Continue Reading
Times are tight so there are ways you can cut back and still show that you care about the people in your life. Family There are a couple of options. Ask your family if they would like to each buy for only one or two people in the family so that at the holidays everyone has a couple of nice gifts to open and no one has burst their wallet....Continue Reading
R.S.V.P. If an invitation asks you to tell the host if you are planning to attend by a certain date, make sure that you do call or email to let him/her know if you will attend the party or not. Offer to bring something Even if you have not been asked, it is certainly polite to ask the host if you can bring something like a bottle of wine. Hosting...Continue Reading
Determine dietary restrictions If you are hosting a dinner party, it is nice to know if anyone has any allergies or dietary restrictions before you set your menu. You will make it easier for everyone if you serve something that most people like and no one will break out in hives eating! Offer non-alcoholic beverages Play it safe and always have non-alcoholic beverages available for your guests and don’t...Continue Reading
Whine vs. Wine Deciding whether or not to take the kids shopping with you depends on what you want to accomplish on your shopping trip. If you want a quick family outing where everyone helps shop and you buy what you need before the whining begins then by all means take the kids. If you want a relaxing time where you pop-in and brows in every store at the mall...Continue Reading
