ETIQUETTE IS MORE THAN TABLE MANNERS

pc Jesus Santos

Ladies and Gentlemen young, old, millenial’s etiquette is more than table manners. It’s important to have knowledge on how to conduct yourselves at a formal table setting. However, it’s also important to know the importance of how to conduct yourself before you arrive at the formal table.

Your character, disposition and integrity speaks volumes. How you treat people and how you treat yourself is formal etiquette.

Daily Etiquette Tips to Remember:

• Presentation: You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

  • Is your attire presentable.

  • Do they see your body anatomy before they see you?

  • Does your presentation and attire align with your brand or image you want to portray.

• Communication

  • Speaking clearly.

  • Knowing when to speak and when not to speak.

  • Expressing gratitude by saying Thank You and showing appreciation.

    • When someone speaks highly of you, refer you to others, offers their assistance in your life, give them a formal thank you. A hand written note is the most formal form of appreciation. Write from your heart.

• INTERACTION

  • How do you engage with others?

  • Listening before you speak.

  • Giving without expectations.

    • Advice, Guidance, Support, Assistance, Materialistic Gifts or just being present.

  • Set boundaries but treat people well and with respect. Even though it may not be reciprocated. People will remember how you treat them and how you made them feel.