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Barbecue Etiquette – Time to Revisit the Rules

Memorial Day is upon us, marking the official start of the summer barbecue season.
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The Difference between Etiquette and Manners
It’s not unusual to be confused about the difference between etiquette and manners. Etiquette provides a structure within which good manners can…
 • Lydia Ramsey
Where’s Lydia?
After a brief hiatus, I am back writing articles about etiquette and manners and how they can affect our relationships with others.
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Tipping for Takeout – The Latest Etiquette Dilemma
Are you confused about tipping for takeout? There are those who think if all someone does is hand you a paper bag over the counter, there is no need to…
 • Lydia Ramsey
The Etiquette of Virtual Meetings
We’re living in a new reality where “business as usual” means gathering remotely in virtual meetings.
 • Lydia Ramsey
Airplane Etiquette: Flying the Not-So-Friendly Skies
You may remember a time when plane travel was something you enjoyed. The “good ole days” are long gone.
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Workplace Ghosting—Another Challenge for the Office
What child did not grow up learning about ghosts, hearing ghost stories that made them too frightened to go to bed at night and occasionally convinced…
 • Lydia Ramsey
The Handwritten Note of Gratitude
How often during a day, a week or a month has someone said something unexpectedly kind to you or done something unusually helpful?
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Manners That Matter
I teach people of all ages how to build relationships in their personal and professional lives by using proper etiquette and modern manners. Etiquette is not about the rules; it’s about the relationships.
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