We owe it to our kids to teach them manners and etiquette. If we truly want to give all students an opportunity to succeed, we must stress the importance of acceptable, desirable behavior that will help them get and keep jobs, friends, and family.Continue Reading
In a new survey done by CareerBuilder that was posted today on MSN, they found that that nearly half (49 percent) of employers know within the first five minutes of an interview whether a candidate is a good or bad fit for the position, and 87 percent know within the first 15 minutes.Continue Reading
With the use of technology to communicate, people (young people especially) have lost the ability to make small talk. So is this a problem you ask? Well, yes, it is a problem because this is how people get to know one another, build friendships and business relationships.Continue Reading
A compliment is a two-way gift that benefits the giver and receiver alike. Compliments are always socially proper, if sincerely extended and appropriate to the person and context.Continue Reading
Grandparents can play an important role in teaching their grandchildren social skills, according to a recent Harris Interactive study. But how do we teach etiquette in a way that’s fun and not preachy? One creative new tool is Blunders Board Game, which makes a game out of teaching manners and social skills to children ages 5...Continue Reading
