- First Impressions
- Meeting Someone New
- Handshakes and Introductions
- The Art of Conversation
- Listening Skills
- Telephone Conversations
- Table Manners at Home & in Public
- Place Settings
- Dining Out, Dining Mistakes
- Body Talk, and Disgusting Habits!
- Coping with Difficult Foods
- Backpack Attacks
- Doorway Decorum
- Public Spaces: Malls, Elevators, Events & Transit
- Home Improvement – Family Life & Strife
- Body Language Around the World
- Cross Cultural Communication
- How to be Assertive But Not Aggressive
- Cultivating a Great First impression
- Sending the Right Signals: Body Language
- Handshakes
- Preparing a Personal Soundbite
- Building Relationships with Small Talk
- Making a Connection
- Mingling at Receptions
- Effective e-mails
- At the End of an Interview
- Dress for Success
About Us
Lisa Wright
Dreaming of a world filled with etiquette? Me too! After 12 years as an etiquette consultant with all ranges of groups and ages, it’s time to share what I have learned. Nothing fluffy or pretentious; the stuff that works. The blogs, articles, links and books on this site contain tested, targeted, concise information that you can use right now. You can have a reliable system for dealing with all kinds of people in all kinds of situations. Less stress, more fun, better life.
I am offering the content on this site freely (mostly) for your use. If you have questions, I’ll answer them. If you need more information on a subject, I’ll find it. I will share my personal humiliations for your amusement. Life can be a pretty funny after all.
As a professional social worker for twelve years, Lisa developed interpersonal skills that have a direct bearing on the field of etiquette. Since then she has worked in public relations and has organized international ballet galas and banquets for ambassadors, dignitaries and VIP’s. Lisa is co-founder of The Etiquette Advantage.
Lynne Waugh
After many years of corporate and international protocol and entertaining, Lynne became the co-founder of The Etiquette Advantage. She brings unique experience to the field: a successful career as a fashion buyer; several years as an instructor at The Academy of fashion and Design, Toronto; six years teaching as an instructor/art docent at public schools and The Art Gallery of Ontario.
Lisa and Lynne were trained by Sue Fox, author of ‘Etiquette for Dummies’ and ‘Business Etiquette for Dummies.’ Ms. Fox collaborated with The Etiquette Advantage on the curriculum for its workshops.