Gracias! National Etiquette Week

Today kicks off the first of 5 days solely dedicated to etiquette. Scarlet believes that good etiquette should be practiced daily, but this week, we’ll pay specific attention to raising awareness of all people to act with courtesy, civility, kindness, respect and manners as well as rally people to act with good manners in their everyday…

The Social Media Sabbatical

My sister is currently taking a break from Facebook. Why? She was tired of the drama. “Tired of the drama”, as it pertains to social media, can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. My sister was tired of the cryptic messages from “so called” friends, messages hoping to guilt…

“To err is human; to forgive, divine”

Guest Blogger: Mallie Hart “To err is human; to forgive, divine” Many, oh my – EVER so many – a digital marketer has made a mistake. I’d dare say it’s impossible to take part in social media or digital marketing without making a mistake. The rapid changes that are part and parcel of digital marketing…

Are You Playing Chat Room Double Dutch?

When is the last time that you tried to accomplish a million things at one time? Of those things, what was really accomplished? For us, this year is a year of purposeful intentions and strategic decision-making. Those plans always sound fantastic, until you get pulled into several different directions throughout your day-to-day routines. One common way that…

I Got A Big Ego!

Are you smart? Attractive? Good at your job? Have a gift of gab? Chances are, you are good at something, as you should be. While there really isn’t a problem with being good at something, there is a problem with being so good at something that you are unwilling to get any better and there…

Top 10 Etiquette Tips for Young Professionals

First impressions count: We all have our bad days, but limiting how they affect your attitude and appearance is best. You are often remembered for the rest of your life by your initial presentation. Look your best, offer a free smile and present the best possible version of you, every time. Tact always wins: We…

Are You a Status Hi-Jacker?

It’s so amazing how many things you can talk about and engage your friends/followers in while utilizing your social networks. But, do you ever have that person who wants to just railroad your status and talk about whatever they want? You really want to say, “hey woman/man, we aren’t even talking about that, stick to…

#2: The Double Life Syndrome: Top 10 Etiquette Tips for 2012

Have you ever met someone and thought, “wow, this person is totally different online?” Some people have chosen to create a totally different life and personality online as if real life humans can’t and eventually won’t recognize the difference.     Scarlet Says…You are the same person you are online as you are in real…

#4: When Your Avatar Isn’t Yours: Top 10 Etiquette Tips for 2012

Have you ever gotten a request from someone on a social networking site and you thought maybe you might want to accept the request but, the picture is of some random thing that doesn’t remotely represent who the person is? It’s true that if you have children, they probably have some adorable pictures and it’s equally…