Daily Etiquette – The Every Day Stuff
We’re only 21 days into 2014 and as busy as we know you are, we really do hope that you have not already grown weary of your goals and resolutions. Goal setting is important because it forces you to really think through where you would like your life, career or relationships to head and by…
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…
Did You Know? – The Power of Repitition
In order to commit something to memory, you should repeat it 15 to 20 times.
ASK SCARLET: “I’m traveling internationally soon. What are some things that I should prepare for?”
ASK SCARLET: I am traveling to Mexico this spring and I’m trying to gather up as much information as possible to prepare. I already know a lot of the things that I plan to do and experience, but I’m wondering if there are some basic travel things that I should be considering? – New International Traveler…
ASK SCARLET WEDNESDAYS! – Travel
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Listen Up! The Power of Actively Listening…
Have you ever caught yourself nodding and saying “uh-huh” on auto pilot every 30 seconds during a conversation? Sure, nodding and saying “uh-huh” are signs that we are engaged in the conversation, but are we really engaged or are we just programmed to pretend like we’re paying attention? Chances are, you’ve been the latter on…
Did You Know? – Buying A Round
The practice of every member of the group taking a turn buying a round is standard British pub etiquette. Anyone not partaking is silently deemed a “cheapo”. Americans, however, don’t operate like this (continuously) and tend to take care of themselves at the bar. Fair enough, but this kind of conduct will usually upset any…
ASK SCARLET – “Is the delivery charge the same as a tip for a food delivery?”
ASK SCARLET: If a restaurant charges a delivery fee, do you still tip the driver? My delivery fee is $3.50. I kinda think it’s unfair to have to tip and be charged a fee. – Concerned Food Delivery Recipient SCARLET SAYS: The delivery driver’s tip and the service fee often get confused, but they are not…
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