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Proper etiquette and manners are important for making a good impression on friends, family and business associates. Discover how to behave properly in social situations, such as funerals or introductions, with tips from an event coordinator in this free video series on social etiquette.
There are 30 videos in this series:
When addressing a female doctor, it's important to use her title in front of her name when introducing her. Discover how to address a married female doctor with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
It's important to treat a retired military person with respect, and it helps to know their rank beforehand. Use the words sir and ma'am when addressing a retired military person with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
When communicating, think about what to say, use complete sentences and speak clearly and slowly. Avoid slang and poor body language when communicating with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
When addressing invitations, put the return address on the back part and use handwriting instead of labels. Avoid using abbreviations when addressing invitations with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
When shaking someone's hand, keep it brief, avoid rubbing your hands afterward and use one hand. Try not to squeeze when shaking someone's hand with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
When arriving at a funeral, be polite, wear the appropriate attire and pay respects to the deceased and their family. Sit quietly and calmly at a funeral with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
When addressing a letter written to a doctor, it's important to make sure to use their title at all times. Write a letter to a doctor and be respectful with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
After choosing a quality greeting card, add a personal message and be sure to write the address on the front of the envelope by hand. Avoid labels when addressing greeting cards with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
It's important to stand up when the president enters the room, to shake his hand with the right hand and to address him as Mr. President. Address the president politely and with respect with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
Look at the menu of a five-star restaurant before getting to the table and arrive early for reservations. Leave a napkin on the chair when going to the bathroom at a five-star restaurant with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
It's important when complimenting people to be sincere and specific and to offer compliments in front of others. Avoid confusing compliments with envy with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
For a curtsy, a woman should put their hands on their skirt, slightly bend with their shoulders and lean their head slightly forward. Be sure to bow the head when doing a curtsy in European culture with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
In order to decline a written invitation, use the RSVP and provide a short explanation. Place a call to respond to a casual invitation with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
Getting off the phone politely is done by telling the truth, being firm or being creative. Get off the phone with telemarketers by giving them warnings with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
When giving a birthday toast, give thanks, tell a joke and keep the toast light and joyful. Be sure and confident when giving a birthday toast with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
When greeting the Dalai Lama, bring a red scarf and beads, bow the head and never make eye contact. Be prepared to wait in line to meet the Dalai Lama with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
Dress appropriately when greeting the Pope, and be sure to kiss the ring on his right hand. Refer to the Pope as "Your Holiness" or "Most Holy Father" with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
When greeting the Queen of England, refer to her as "Your Majesty" and never turn your back towards her. Have a handshake ready for the Queen of England with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
When introducing people, be sure to contextualize, use the higher position's name first and look for things that they have in common. Introduce people and open up further conversation with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
When introducing yourself, say your first and last name, and be sure to repeat the name of the person you're being introduced to. Be confident and secure when entering a room with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
In cellular phone etiquette, it's important not to talk on the phone in closed spaces and to avoid sharing conversations with anybody else. Avoid texting on a cell phone in front of others with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
When trying to raise a gentleman, areas of importance include table manners, bathroom manners, speaking, staring and using please and thank you. Teach a child the basics to grow up and become a gentleman with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
Respond to a written invitation by filling out an RSVP note and never changing the RSVP. Decline an invitation by sending a special note with an RSVP with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
When apologizing in a card, choose an appropriate card, send it with flowers and explain the reasons for being sorry. Keep an apologetic card sincere and respectful with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
Tables can be set by placing the silverware an inch from the table with the salad fork and the spoon on the outside. Set up a table correctly with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on social etiquette.
Social expectations of behavior at the dinner table vary among different areas of the world and among different levels of socioeconomic status. Table etiquette is the code that governs social behaviors at the dining table. The “cultural norm” is another way to define the word “etiquette.” Living up to a society’s definition of the social standard can be daunting at times. There are many rules and regulations for various situations, including greeting one another, dining together, interacting together, dating and conversing with one another. Violating these social codes can lead to public disgrace, hurt feelings, feuds, misunderstandings and, in some cases, murderous rage. In this free video series, an event coordinator provides tips on social etiquette, including advice on how to greet people. Discover how to compliment people, how to introduce yourself and how to act at a funeral. Learn about handshaking etiquette, responding to written invitations and setting a table correctly. Improve social etiquette and manners by following these guidelines.
Hazely Lopez Hazely Lopez is president and director of Hazely Academy of Refinement and Modeling. Lopez is focused on mentoring young girls, teaching them how to carry themselves, public speaking, modeling, building confidence, self esteem, proper etiquette. She is also an event coordinator and marketing expert.dkdk
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