yes, please and thank you.

It's all about etiquette ladies and gentlemen.  This past weekend I had the honor and privilege of attending a leadership conference in small town Kingsport, TN.  Resort...nice.  Town...quaint.  All in all an amazing time with wonderful friends.  

Favorite talk from the weekend to blog about.  ETIQUETTE!

 

etiquette [ˈɛtɪˌkɛt ˌɛtɪˈkɛt] n:   

the customs or rules governing behaviour regarded as correct or acceptable in social or official life.

being gracious, courteous, respectful, using manners. 

Let's brush up on a couple things, shall we?  (mostly talking to myself here, I never claimed to be perfect.  cute and funny - yes.  perfect - far from it.)

Top 10. (In no particular order)

*Don't look around when you are talking to someone.   

     (Please use some eye to eye contact)

*Be the first to speak to someone when you see them.  

     (Greet first with a smile)

*DO NOT and I repeat DO NOT interrupt someone. 

     (Most broken rule by others and yours truly) 

*Put the cell phone DOWN when talking with someone.   

     (This means no texts or checking fb) 

*Always edify.  

     (Make others feel valuable)

*Open the doors for ladies.  

     (Gentlemen)

*Write thank you notes often.  

     (Buy some fun cards you can't wait to use)

*Arrive on time.  

     (Allow plenty of time for hair, makeup and outfit changes)

*Tip well.  

     (At least 20%)

*It’s OK to take the last piece of pie, but ask everyone around first if they want it! 

     (love this)

Stumbled across this website which I just loved...looks a little dated, but quality information none-the-less: www.elegantwoman.org

So you want to be a timeless, elegant, clean, graceful, pleasant, dresses appropriate for the occasion kind of person?!?!?!  Live a life of etiquette.  

You cannot buy class.