By Erika B. Webb
March 16, 2007 (Posted at 6:50 pm)
My former boss had a less than stellar command of the English language. I would call it more of a cellar command, actually. The fact that she worked in advertising for most of her adult life has caused my head to itch on more than one occasion.
This woman had an uncanny knack for mixing phrases […]
By April Masini
March 14, 2007 (Posted at 1:35 pm)
About the “five-second rule” — that rule that states food that has been dropped on the floor is safe to eat if picked up within five seconds.
Clearly the five second rule was made up by bachelors who were trying to convince their girlfriends — and later, their wives, that if a piece of food […]
By April Masini
March 13, 2007 (Posted at 5:35 pm)
Hugs are traditionally a sign and expression of intimacy and casualness. Formality used to be a bow or a curtsey, and with time, the kissing of a woman’s hand to show enchantment at meeting her, and eventually, a handshake among men, and then, later, among women.
As men found their feminine sides — for better […]
By April Masini
March 8, 2007 (Posted at 1:16 pm)
The proper etiquette for attending an event or a dinner start with a response to the invitation.
Always respond to the invitation by letter or a phone call — as indicated by the invitation itself. Let your host know who will be coming to the event, and if you’re not sure of the attire required, ask […]
By April Masini
March 6, 2007 (Posted at 12:56 pm)
Words have a lot of power. The pen is mightier than the sword and this has never been more true because the pen has further reach than ever before because of technology and the keyboard!
That said, it is important to be very careful with your words. It’s very easy to communicate now. The message […]
By April Masini
March 4, 2007 (Posted at 3:30 pm)
As far as business policies go, there MUST be clear cut E-mail policies clearly communicated to everyone to avoid any problems. Many businesses don’t have e-mail policies because e-mail is still considered new to many. But it’s here to stay, and making rules now, is a great way to insure clear communication without problem.LimitsBusinesses should […]
By Erika B. Webb
February 20, 2007 (Posted at 9:15 pm)
I know this has happened to you at one time or another. That is, unless you’re one of them. If you are one of them, you wouldn’t recognize it when it happens.
I’m talking about those people who assume the conversational position that would imply they’ve known you forever and are free to tell you extremely […]
By April Masini
February 14, 2007 (Posted at 11:20 am)
What do the different colors of roses signify?
– Red roses mean love, lust and romance. You can never go wrong with red roses for romance.
– Yellow roses for friendship that is special. Give these to friends you adore.
– White roses are pure and lend a spiritual feeling. Give white roses to your daughter.
– Pink roses […]
By April Masini
February 10, 2007 (Posted at 7:02 am)
Valentine’s Day is a great time to show how much you care and just how you care. Indeed, you do have to be careful that the gift you choose sends the message you want it to send — sexy and hot, warm and cozy, just platonic, I’m in love. You don’t want to select […]
By April Masini
February 4, 2007 (Posted at 3:03 pm)
Ready to Blog?
* Post a photo of yourself, or a playful icon that is representative of
your mood. Change the photo, so your readers will want to keep up with how you’re doing each day.
* Blog when you feel like you have something to say. If it’s five times a day, then blog on! If it’s […]