Going to the movies has become a rare outing for Scarlet and many of her friends and family. Is it because of the high prices, below average theaters, or bad movies? These have all contributed to Scarlet waiting until movies come to Redbox or HBO but none of them are what she enjoys least about…
Scarlet recently attended a dinner where seating was assigned and place cards were provided for all guests to know exactly where they were to be seated. Scarlet was bummed due to her not being seated next to her guests that she brought with her but she knows from experience that these things are done for…
This past weekend Scarlet took a mini road trip, to visit her Alma Mater for Homecoming and partake in all the festive activities! She had a wonderful time staying with friends in the college town and reminiscing about the college days that were fun filled for her. As usual, Scarlet cannot go anywhere without her proper…
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,…
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…
Have you been to someone’s house and they asked you to take your shoes off and you went into a mini head panic? You instantly start to sweat all while thinking?…Do my socks match today? Did I do a full hole analysis of my socks? Are my toe nails polished or chipped and unpresentable? You…