It happens to the best of us, you’re talking to one person and another person you know walks up but you’ve forgotten their name, so you don’t introduce them to the other person. This is often an uncomfortable situation for both you and everyone else involved. Scarlet knows that there are many things that can…
In honor of customer service week, it’s only right that scarlet discuss her struggles with customers while on the job as a customer service representative in a local grocery store. As a teenager, Scarlet worked at a local grocery store to get both job experience and make some money so that she would be able…
Scarlet is generally a happy person, who very rarely lets others actions irritate her. But one of the things that tend to get under her skin is people that not only answer but also hold full conversations on their cell phones during a meal. An emergency totally understandable, but apologize beforehand for having to answer…
Let’s say you’re at a social gathering…you’re going with someone you’ve known for a while. You see another friend there, and you invite him or her to come on over to where your friend is and meet the two of you. Now it’s time for introductions, who handles this gesture? The role of a boss,…
Paying someone a compliment can be a natural practice for some people while others may find giving a compliment rather difficult. This practice of giving compliments is critical to building relationships as well as encouraging other people. It is definitely easy once you have an idea of how to go about it. Pay attention to positive…
Have you ever given a gift or went out of your way to do something for someone and wondered why you never received any type of thank you in return? People seem to underestimate the power of a “thank you.” It is a simple gesture that means so much. Remember to thank others for their…
Scarlet had a wonderful weekend facilitating etiquette courses for some of today’s Detroit youth.It’s amazing when you realize just how big on an impact your words as well as your presence can have on an individual. This experience did make me think about the value of manners in today world. Do we still teach our…
It’s Friday afternoon, which means that your work week is coming to an end and you have at least a little time to relax and link up with friends. Scarlet knows that after a long, hard week, a night on the town is always good to shake the stress away. Social events held at your…
Facebook is an excellent tool for social networking. It has done such things as aid in reuniting lost friends and family members and help people who are far distances apart, maintain some sort of relationship over the web. Social networking sites such as Facebook can also provide a professional boost, when monitored and used correctly.…
The handshake is a quick and fairly easy way to make a great first impression and establish yourself with others as both a confident and assertive professional. Scarlet reminds you that the handshake is a very important part of business etiquette if, and when done correctly. There are many ways that a simple handshake can…