by ncprotocol | May 2, 2020 | Etiquette, Virtual Meetings
We have entered what everyone keeps referencing as an “unprecedented time” in our history. It is true. Most of us have never endured anything anywhere close to what we are experiencing right now. Prior to the start of the pandemic, society was...
by ncprotocol | Jan 24, 2020 | Etiquette, First Correspondence
How we communicate says a lot about us. We have all read the business magazines and journals that break communication exchanges down. (I may actually do a bit of that in future posts.) However, for the purpose of this blog, in my opinion, your communication shows two...
by ncprotocol | Mar 10, 2019 | Etiquette
Have you ever been cornered by someone at a networking event? Did you struggle with how to end the conversation without ending the relationship? Networking is all about creating and preserving relationships at all costs. Therefore, you would never want to offend or...
by ncprotocol | Feb 15, 2019 | Etiquette
Why not? Tea can certainly be a substitute for a business lunch. In fact, it should be the obvious choice over coffee. Tea has a distinct advantage. It contains an amino acid called L-theanine. L-theanine and the caffeine in tea work together to improve your...
by ncprotocol | Feb 15, 2019 | Etiquette
Do you feel like you are in a race to see who can get on and off the elevator the fastest? Every time a door opens I remind my children to wait. However, it occurs to me that others may also need such a reminder. I have noticed more and more adults picking up the...
by ncprotocol | Jan 14, 2019 | Etiquette
Have you ever found yourself wondering what to do following an interview? How should you thank the interviewer? Should you send a follow-up thank you note by email or should you handwrite it? Have you been trying to find the answer on the internet but find yourself...