tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44712401582554903182024-02-20T17:59:26.401-08:00EtiquetteToday many of us worry about etiquette: we need to know what to say and how to behave in a particular situation.
Our language and our manners must be appropriate to the situation.Susie Wilson Image - VAMP® Etiquette Finishing Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017095540549555472noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471240158255490318.post-34161667132179816292012-03-06T19:11:00.003-08:002012-03-06T19:11:40.124-08:00The difference between "Style and Fashion"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As a personal stylist I spend many hours reviewing wardrobes. Given the fact that we only wear a shocking 20% of what we buy, frankly most of my clients waste money. The buzz of buying translates into the unworn, there is nothing remotely glamorous about this. Learn the difference between style and fashion and wear most of your wardrobe until it wears out.</div>
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“Fashion” is last season’s sleeveless jacket. Hugely expensive, but did you ever see anyone wearing this? This is a non-garment, too cold to be a jacket, too edgy to be worn often by most in public. “Fashion” is also the here-today-gone-tomorrow looks. Shoes are a fantastic “fashion” statement and so are bags.</div>
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We all need regular “fashion” hits but we should not pay too much for them. Remember the 80:20 rule, and do not pay over the odds for something you will wear only for a season or not at all. Buy the diffusion ranges or the better high street brands and look to wear for 2 seasons only.</div>
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Sometimes we are all hit with a “I will die if I don’t have that” and these instincts should be followed for sheer fun occasionally, but if you let them dominate your wardrobe you will have nothing to wear.</div>
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<b>Style is what you actually wear 90% of the time so spend money here</b>, buy the best you can afford and look to keep the clothes. A great beautiful coat in your style and colours will last 10 years so simply buy a more expensive one. The “fashionable” coat will last 4 months so don’t pay too much, have fun with it buy a great colour, and look to replace it.</div>
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<b>Find your signature style.</b> Style should be items that you love deeply that you will wear forever. Jackets, jewellery, coats, cashmere should not be dull but beautiful in rich colours. Fit is everything, buy for how you are now, not for when you lose weight, for example, as this does not work. Buy beautifully cut garments that flatter whatever shape or size you are now.</div>
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If grey is in, and it does not suit you then don’t buy it. In short, learn what suits your body, learn what style you are and buy clothes that fit you. Baggy clothes generally don’t flatter and make you look fatter than you are. Go spend your money on fantastic must-have shoes instead or a great piece of jewellery and when things are in the shops that you love, that make your heart sing, that really really suit you, buy them. These will form a great wardrobe for many seasons to come. Aim to be beautiful and fabulous and you will be! </div>
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A mother has undying love for her children. Her presence itself deeply affects the entire life of her little one. Our mother is the first woman in our life and cannot be replaced by anyone. Though a mother loves all her children equally, despite distinction of sex, it has been seen often that a daughter is always more attached to her father, while a son is closer to his mother. A mother's love always makes her son stronger as well as balanced in his life. While a father makes his son strong enough to fight with the world, it is the mother who teaches him when and where to think from his heart.</div>
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The most delicate aspect of mother and son relationship comes, when another woman enters into his life, either as a girlfriend or as a wife. This is the time, when almost every mother starts feeling insecure and becomes apprehensive.</div>
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From being the only woman in her son's life, she has to share the affection with someone, who is as important in her son's life as she is. This is the time for the son to make his mother understand that she has and will always be the most special person in his life and that someone else can never take her place. On the other hand, a mother should also understand that she has to stop holding on to her son all the time and let go of him.<br />
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There is a thin line between love and dominance. When the love turns into domination, it is then that the mother son relationship starts turning strenuous. The delicate balance of a mother and son relationship should always be maintained and the effort should be from both the sides. A mother should never interfere in her son's life, but at the same time, she should always be there when he needs her. Similarly, a son should never take his mother's love for granted and should always give her due respect.<br />
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<li>Communication holds the key for any relationship and a mother-son bond is no exception. Conversing with one another can prove to be very beneficial as well as advantageous.</li>
<li>Listening is another important aspect of a bond. A mother should listen to ever thing that her child says to her, even if it sounds silly and stupid. On the other hand, a son should listen to whatever advice or suggestion that his mother gives. He should realise that whatever she is saying is for his own benefit.</li>
<li>Right from the beginning, teach your child what is right and wrong or what is expected from him or what is not. This way you are sure to face fewer trifles with him, when he becomes a mature adult.</li>
<li>Every son looks at his mother as a best secret sharer. To be his confidante, every mother should build in confidence and make her son get that feeling that she is the best person he can look up to.</li>
<li>Remember, action speaks louder than words. You need to set a perfect example for your son, because that is the only way he would look up to you as a role model.</li>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Who make me grateful for my soft belly and squishy boobs and for my messy hair and my undereye circles and my scars, because these are the markers of this work that I do – this tiring, often frustrating work – and of the miracles that I have produced and that I am, every day, producing, through this work; these miracles, my children, without whom I would not know love as completely as I do. My children, for whom I do this work, if not gladly, then without regret. My children, who make it possible for me to bitch tirelessly about motherhood while still feeling, deeply, to the very tips of my toes and possibly even further, that this motherhood thing is the most beautiful – the most hazily, gauzily, barefoot-in-a-field-of-daisies romantic – thing in the world. </span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">And if I’m clutching a bottle of wine and an Ativan prescription while spinning through that field of daisies… well, as I said: it’s complicated. Wonderfully, terribly, delightfully so.... :-)</span></i></div>
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</div>Susie Wilson Image - VAMP® Etiquette Finishing Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017095540549555472noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471240158255490318.post-26029767186193039972012-03-03T23:49:00.000-08:002012-03-03T23:49:05.586-08:00Chanel No. 5 Perfume History: How Did Chanel Create the Top Selling Fragrance of All Time?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chanel No. 5 Perfume History:<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.wix.com/susiewilson/etiquette-specialist" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">By Susie Wilson</span>-</a> " I simply adore wearing Chanel No.5"<br /><br />This famous fragrance was created for Coco Chanel in 1921 by a perfume creator named Ernest Beaux. Something which may seem surprising in a 21st century obsessed with getting back to nature is that Coco's inspiration behind the scent was to create something very artificial. She is quoted on the official Chanel website as saying “I want to give the world something artificial.... like a dress. Something that has been made.... I want a perfume that is a composition”. Ernest Beaux responded by creating a masterpiece inspired by the midnight sun, the lakes and the rivers of the Arctic circle which he had visited a year previously.<br />
<br />The Scent of Chanel No. 5<br />• Top note – Ylang-Ylang and Neroli<br />• Heart note – Grasse Jasmine and May Rose<br />• Base note – Sandalwood and Vanilla<br /><br />In addition to being Marilyn's favourite scent, Chanel No. 5, like many other iconic brands, secured a place in the art world. In 1959 Andy Warhol, an icon himself, did a series of nine silk screens of the Chanel No. 5 bottle, once again making it the fragrance to covet.<br />
<br />The fragrance now sells a bottle every 30 seconds and is the top selling fragrance in the world. Celebrities still flock to wear it, and one of the modern day spokespeople (among other celebrities is Nicole Kidman. The adverts are based on Baz Luhrman's Moulin Rouge, a movie in which (perhaps not coincidentally), Nicole pays tribute to Marilyn Monroe in singing her own adaptation of Marilyn's "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend".<br />So now to the namesake of this scent. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel was born in 1883, although in a move amusingly similar to many women today she claimed to have been born ten years later. She opened her first millinery shop in 1912, selling simple tailored clothes for men and women, as well as perfume, jewellery and textiles.<br />
<br />Coco Chanel believed that women should wear perfume wherever they wanted to be kissed. In addition to her No. 5 perfume Chanel also created modern classics with the Chanel cardigan, the Chanel Suit and the little black dress, now a staple in most women's wardrobes. In the '70s, Coco introduced bell bottoms and pea jackets for women. Coco worked until she died in 1971, leaving Karl Lagerfeld in her stead to as the head designer of Chanel.<br />
<br />As Marilyn Monroe once famously said <i><span style="color: red;">“What do I wear in bed? Why Chanel No. 5 of course”.</span></i><br />This is probably the most famous of Marilyn's quotes and undoubtedly what gives Chanel No. 5 such appeal. Who wouldn't want to smell like Marilyn? That is not however the beginning and the end of the story. Chanel No. 5 is a very carefully planned and created scent both in the philosophy behind its creation and the inspiration for its fragrance.<br />Coco Chanel's evergreen designs and quality have secured Chanel's, throne as the classiest and most stylish of designers. The planned sensuality of Chanel No. 5 has ensured that it remains the top-selling fragrance of all time, but it seems the birth of it as a cult classic is largely thanks to the celebrity endorsement of Marilyn and Andy.<br />
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Enjoy,<br />
Sincerely, with a smile- Susie ;-)</div>Susie Wilson Image - VAMP® Etiquette Finishing Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017095540549555472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471240158255490318.post-57700274548920158882012-03-03T23:21:00.001-08:002012-03-03T23:22:37.206-08:00How has Tiffany & Co Become the Darling of American High Society<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: red;">Icons: Tiffany's Jewellery Stores:</span><br />
<span style="color: red;"> How has Tiffany & Co Become the Darling of American High Society</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">By: Susie Wilson </span><br />
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The sight of a Tiffany & Co little blue box is apt to set many a heart a flutter, but how has a shop founded in 1837 become such an iconic brand?<br />
In September 1837, New York was first introduced to the stationary and fancy goods store Tiffany & Young, established by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young. It was renamed Tiffany & Co in 1853. The store made history by being one of the first to have non-negotiable prices for each item. It was at this time that the aqua blue colour, still used today, was chosen for all packaging.<br />
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Throughout history, Tiffany's have played a large part in setting industry standards. In 1851, Tiffany's became the first American company to use the 925/1000 standard for all of its silver. In 1907, Tiffany's chief gemmologist was instrumental in setting the measurement of "carat" as the weight standard for gems. In 1926 the United States also adopted Tiffany's standard of purity for the official standard of platinum.<br />
In 1861 Tiffany's made its first big impact upon the media world as a presentation pitcher was commissioned for President Lincoln to commemorate his inauguration. He also presented a seed pearl bracelet to his wife. Tiffany's further ingratiated itself as the unofficial jeweller of the United States as it provided swords, flags and surgical instruments for the troops in the Civil War. In 1885, further establishing itself of the darling of the USA, they were commissioned to redesign the Great Seal of the United States of America. This can still be seen on the one dollar bill. A true American company through and through Tiffany's also designed the Super Bowl trophy in 1967 and in 2004 the NASCAR trophy.<br />
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By 1873 Tiffany goods were viewed by high society as forms of art and were displayed in a number of museums and galleries. This view continues to this day with collections by Elsa Peretti, Paloma Picasso and Frank Gehry.<br />
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In 1950 Tiffany's had its biggest boost in popularity as Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's was published. Tiffany's was shot to worldwide fame in 1961 when the film adaptation staring Audrey Hepburn was released. This film and its star became icons, as did Tiffany's.<br />
It is because of its innovative designs, timeless classics and being the darling of high society that Tiffany's is a coveted iconic brand.</div>Susie Wilson Image - VAMP® Etiquette Finishing Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017095540549555472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471240158255490318.post-49347686808955442922012-02-19T16:54:00.000-08:002012-02-19T16:54:08.646-08:00Etiquette the Past to the Present..<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Louis XIV's</span></b><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> gardener at
Versailles was faced with a serious problem: he could not stop members of the
nobility from trampling about in the delicate areas of the King's garden. He
finally attempted to dissuade their unwanted behaviour by posting signs, called
etiquets,which warned them to "Keep off the Grass." When this
course of action failed, the King himself had to issue an official decree that
no one could go beyond the bounds of the signs. Later, the name
"etiquette" was given to a ticket for court functions that included
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The word 'etiquette' has
evolved, but in many ways it still means "Keep off the Grass."
Remaining within the flexible boundaries of civil behaviour allows
relationships and us to grow like flowers in Louis' garden. Moreover, it lets
us present ourselves with confidence and authority in all areas of our
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manners were considered an important part of a cultured person's upbringing
until the 1960s. Educational institutions incorporated social graces as a
crucial aspect of a well-rounded curriculum, and finishing schools specialized
in etiquette, deportment and proper manners at the table. The '60s and '70s
ushered in a decline in the popularity of etiquette training. The return to
traditional social values in the '80s and '90s, partly as a reaction to the
previous two decades, has created an increasing awareness of the importance
good manners have in our culture. As our world becomes a smaller place and our
economy becomes increasingly global in scope, it is becoming increasingly clear
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Instilling Manners in Children</span></span></span></h2>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Many adults agree that a lack of manners in children is a growing problem in our society.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><u></u> Parents are partly to blame if they ignore their children’s rude behaviors. Some parents demonstrate poor sportsmanship, display inconsiderate attitudes and blame educators for their child`s problems. Disrespectful conduct portrayed in the media is also at fault.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Educators can play an important role in children’s development by demonstrating basic civility. Modeling a respectful attitude and requiring students to be considerate of the rights and feelings of others help create a cooperative learning environment. When people treat others with respect, they feel better about themselves and develop self-confidence. When educators model courtesy, children can learn to be considerate of others.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What else can educators do to instill manners in children?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. When possible, greet each child as they enter the classroom. Also, send best wishes with them at the end of the day.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. Take pleasure in being their teacher, so that the children feel valued.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. Have children name examples of good manners and list them on the board. Then have them identify examples of rude behavior. Divide the children into groups to make posters illustrating desirable and undesirable behaviors. These can be hung on the wall to remind children of appropriate conduct.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. Discuss socially acceptable behaviours.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5. Teach, model, and post a respectful vocabulary such as “Please,” “Thank You,” “You’re Welcome,” “I`m sorry,” “Excuse me,” "I like the way you ..." “May I?” Have students add to the list.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">6. Call attention to the harm that thoughtless, unkind words and actions can cause.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">7. Teach students to stand up for themselves and others if they are called derogatory names.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">8. Assert that any form of bullying including gossiping, excluding, and aggression is unacceptable.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">9. Stress the importance of treating others the way you would like to be treated. Help them learn to empathise with others by reading books.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">10. Use role plays and/or puppets to reinforce positive behaviours.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">11. Have the children practice a manner each week or month; for example, raise their hands to receive permission to speak. Role-play it, reinforce it, and review the last manner before adding a new one. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">12. Acknowledge students when you see them acting in a kind or helpful manner by describing the specific behavior you observed.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">13. Have a bulletin board that promotes manners. When you observe a child being especially courteous, write down the action on a colourful card with the student`s name at the top and post it. Have students observe good manners in others, write down what they saw on a card, and add it to the board.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">14. Take pictures of children using good manners, have the students add text, and make a Power Point presentation for children in lower grades or parents to view.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">15. Have the children write, illustrate, and publish a book on manners. Students might work in groups to brainstorm situations. They could create questions for each page with several answer choices.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For example, a child grabbed another child¹s pencil. Possible choices:<br />a. Grab it back.<br />b. Scream, “Stop!”<br />c. Say, “That is my pencil and I need it back. Please give it to me.”</span></span></blockquote>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">16. Have the children create a song, poem or play about manners.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">17. Help establish a school-wide “Good Manners Program” to include all subject areas. A music teacher could teach songs about manners. An art teacher could have the children make posters depicting manners. A physical education teacher could play games where children introduce themselves to each other, and a classroom teacher could have the students write thank you notes to adult classroom helpers, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, etc.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">18. Advise children of behavioral expectations. Classroom rules you may want to use:</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Be respectful.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Be responsible.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Be kind.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Be safe.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Listen and follow directions.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do your best.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /> </span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">19. Depending on the age of the children, decide on the rules together with your students. Discuss what needs to happen in the classroom for everyone to be able to learn. Write the student¹s suggestions on large chart and hang it in the room. The students could also help you define consequences for inappropriate behaviors.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">20. During work time, establish a classroom non-verbal signal to warn an individual student of inappropriate behavior. Stare at the child, and if necessary call out his or her name and then use your signal. For example, hold your hand up in the stop position, lower your hand, or put your thumb down. Or, touch a student gently on the shoulder as a reminder of appropriate behavior. If the child does not stop, administer a consequence.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Students </span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">interrupting</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> a teacher are a problem in many classrooms. The following are some ideas concerning this behaviour:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">21. Tell the children that you want them to get the most out of school so you will not allow them to be rude and to interrupt you when you are speaking. Say, “I am here to help you learn; therefore, you need to listen and follow instructions. I am worried that you will be missing important information if you talk while I am giving instructions. When I am speaking, it is teacher time.”</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">22. Let them know that they will have “student time” to talk to each other when they are working in pairs or groups or at other designated times.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">23. Tell them exactly what you expect of them and follow it up with consequences. If children are talking when they are supposed to be silent, stop talking, stare, and do not start again until the room is quiet. If you start to talk, and someone interrupts, then stop again. You may want to say something like, “I am waiting,” or move the disruptive child to another seat. An additional idea is to make a mark on the board to indicate that the class will lose one minute of recess. When it is quiet, begin again. Be consistent in whatever classroom management plan you use.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">24. Teach the students that when they hear a bell, chime or see your hand up, they are to stop talking, not move, and listen. </span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Other manners that may be taught and practiced:</span></b><br />
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<em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How to give and receive a compliment</span></span></em><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Child says: “I like to play with you. It`s fun!” Response: “Thank you. I like playing with you, too.”</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Child says: “You play fair!” Response: “Thanks, I try to follow the rules.”</span></li>
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<em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How to greet an adult</span></span></em><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Look them in the eye.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Shake their hand.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Child says, “It`s nice to meet you.”</span></li>
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<em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How to engage in polite conversation</span></span></em><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Child asks, “How are you?”</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Show interest in what the other person is saying.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do not interrupt.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do not talk about embarrassing topics.</span></li>
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<em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How to behave during a meal</span></span></em><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sit up straight in a chair.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Put the napkin in your lap.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Keep your elbows off the table.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Wait until everyone is served before eating.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Take small bites.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do not talk with your mouth full.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Chew your food with your mouth closed.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do not interrupt a speaker.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Talk in a normal tone of voice.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Make eye contact when speaking.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do not play with food.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Say “Please pass the________,“ rather than reach for an item.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Say, “Thank you” when appropriate.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Say, “The ______ was very good,” or give some other compliment to the host or hostess.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Say, “May I be excused, please?” and wait for consent before getting up from the table.</span></li>
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<br /></div>Susie Wilson Image - VAMP® Etiquette Finishing Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017095540549555472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471240158255490318.post-2958120993050370372012-01-23T23:39:00.000-08:002012-01-23T23:39:50.728-08:00Are you projecting a professional image?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: verdana,arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">First impressions can be effective or disastrous, but they are usually lasting—even when we know that we are experiencing them! When we meet others, our general objective is to establish confidence, trust and rapport. This is not always easy. Companies spend millions of dollars each year packaging their products—and so should you with your corporate image! The packaging must say something special about you. You may be the best in your field but if you don’t package yourself effectively, you are limiting your success.<br /><br />Your company’s reputation is only as strong as your customer’s perception of the last person with whom they worked. Answer the following questions to examining your level of impression management competency:<br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;">Are you noticed when you walk into a room?</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;">How is your entrance?</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;">When greeting someone, do you offer your hand immediately, regardless of the person’s gender?</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;">Are you comfortable with your handshake?</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;">Do you make eye contact and smile when you greet people in meetings and throughout conversation?</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;">Do you have any distracting gestures that get in the way of people fully connecting with you?</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;">Are you aware of how you show you are nervous when you are under stress?</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;">Are you conscious of the nonverbal messages you are sending?</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;">Do you know what nonverbal messages are?</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;">Are people always confused with the visual message you are sending?</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;">In business, many professionals are not aware of how they are communicating with their visual presence. It’s been proven by research, that 55% of your first impression is visual. Visual consists of the clothes your wear, hopefully they cover 98% of your body, and the nonverbal message you send with your body language.</span><br /><br />For example, if you are attending a meeting and you walk into the room with your eyes cast down, shoulders slumped and not connecting with anyone you are sending a clear and loud message. You lack confidence! You feel awkward! If you lack confidence why should any one else have confidence in you. Not making good eye contact sends the wrong message. In addition, to send the message that you are confident and approachable, keep a smile on your face and keep your body language open. Take charge of the unconscious nonverbal messages you are projecting and use it to your own benefit to project confidence and competence in any situation.<br /><br />Unfortunately, we never see ourselves as others see us. If you are not getting the results you want in your career and you are willing to accept comments and make changes in your behavior and appearance, ask for feedback from others so you can better understand what is holding you back. You may want to ask your friends for feedback—but be careful not to select friends that are clueless themselves and show a visual presence of none awareness.<br /><br /><span style="color: red;">Here are three tips to help you unlock the secrets to promoting a professional presence:</span><br style="color: red;" /><br />Tip 1: Dress appropriately, wear only clothes that fit you well (this includes your body type) and are appropriate for each business occasion you attend. Understand the difference between traditional business attire and the different levels of business casual. Wear clothes that say you are there for business and should be taken seriously. Here is my definition of what is not business casual: If you wear it to the beach, on a hot date, or to the park—it’s not appropriate for business. With that in mind, keep mini skirts, jeans (of any kind), low-cut tops, clothes that are too tight or are not age appropriate, sandals, flip-flops (even the ones with Rhine stones) and sneakers for your weekend or at-home wardrobe only.<br /><br />Tip 2: Women—wear appropriate makeup. Inappropriate makeup includes wearing too much or not wearing any at all. Women should wear mascara, lipstick or lip gloss, and blush to portray a “pulled together” image. Remember, your face is the first thing everyone sees, so put your best face forward.<br /><br />Tip 3: Men—watch your grooming. Clothing and grooming choices send messages about your personality and mind-set and offer other clues about you as well. Appearing slovenly with your clothes will make others question if you are the same way with your work. (Slovenly includes wearing clothes that are not clean and pressed.) Also, keep in mind that it is not always the clothing items themselves that give a positive or negative impression as much as how you wear them.<br /><br />To win the game you have to learn how to play by the rules. Keep finding ways to help you put your best foot forward—everyday.</span><b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana,arial; font-size: medium;"><b> The "Little Things" Do Count, Starting with How You Look</b></span>
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<i style="color: #e06666;"><b>You can't judge a book by its cover, the saying goes, but many
people still do. That applies especially when you're up there
presenting. The first impression you make comes from the way you look.</b></i>
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People form impressions within the first few minutes of seeing or meeting someone. So the first impression <i>you</i> make as a presenter should be as strong as possible.
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<b>Start with your choice of attire.</b><br />
How you dress is no substitute for the substance and delivery of your
presentation. Still, it goes a long way toward supporting a
well-prepared presentation. Your best guide: always dress for the
audience and the event. More to the point, dress a small cut above your
audience. So, for example, if your audience is wearing slacks and a
shirt, you could add a sport coat.
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<b>Dress appropriately.</b><br />
Business and social dress are not the same, so avoid attire that's
overly formal or overly casual. If your appearance draws attention to
itself, it'll draw attention away from you and what you're saying. You
don't want your listeners to be distracted by your clothing, hairstyle,
accessories, or any other aspect of your personal appearance. So save
the sheer, tight, transparent, flashy, slick, or super stylish looks for
the social life. When you're addressing a group of colleagues, every
aspect of your appearance should be directing their eyes to your face,
and not anywhere else.
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<b>So what's right and what's wrong?</b><br />
There's no one set of rules for every occasion. Sometimes, you can be
guided by your organisation's dress code. Some companies have written
dress codes that are very rigid and specific. Other dress codes may be
unwritten, vague, and/or flexible. In the end, you need to match your
appearance to multiple aspects of your daily work, including your
company's culture, but also that of an event or a client and to your
role on any given day. If you work in IT, and occasionally need to crawl
under desks, you probably shouldn't be wearing a fancy suit (or short
skirt for that matter). On the other hand, if you have a meeting with
the board of directors, you may need to wear a suit in an otherwise
casual environment. Yet again, at some companies, anyone seen in a suit
is probably interviewing for a job.
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<b>If you are wearing a suit...</b><br />
First, a suit should fit. You should be able to move, even gesture, in a
suit. You should be able to walk (no narrow skirts or tight pants).
Make sure the sleeves are the right length, and that the suit is not too
big or small as a result of dieting, binging, or the fact that you
haven't worn it since prior to your adolescent growth spurt. If it has
been that long since you've worn it, make sure it also isn't faded,
threadbare, or hopelessly out of date. What you wear should help you to
both look and feel comfortable. If your suit prevents you from
breathing, get it fixed or replace it.
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<b>Colour</b><br />
Use color to drive eyes toward your face. This means that the brightest
elements of your attire should be nearest your face. For suits, it's
easy—a dark suit with a lighter shirt or blouse and bright tie or scarf
all works to drive the eye upward. On the other hand, light hosiery and
shoes tend to draw the eye downward. The same concepts apply to more
casual attire, but casual also means more latitude so double check in
the mirror that the whole look drives the eyes to the face, ideally to
your eyes.
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<b>Accessories.</b><br />
The same principles apply to accessories. To the extent that you wear
them, they should not distract. Avoid jewellery that is louder than you
are (nothing huge, flashy, dangling, jangling, or otherwise noisy).
Avoid ties that have golfers or modern art on them. Avoid scarves that
drape to the floor. Don't stuff your pockets with any more items than
you absolutely need, and don't have pens, pencils, or any other items
poking out of your shirt or jacket pockets. Do make sure your shoes are
polished and not scuffed. Your briefcase or purse also should fit the
image you're trying to project—typically leather, well-maintained, and
of a certain quality (but not covered with logos, and please don't
display it on the tabletop—it belongs on the floor or at your side,
never in anyone's face). And, if you can help it, don't take your
briefcase or purse up to a lectern.
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<b>Grooming.</b><br />
Starting at the top, make sure your hair is neatly cut and the color
natural looking. Keep your hair out of your eyes and off your face. You
should not have to fuss with your hair. Men, please trim those nose (and
ear!) hairs and any facial hair. These days, you may even want to
eliminate a unibrow (a single continuous eyebrow that extends over both
eyes). Women, make-up should look fairly natural and appropriate to the
circumstance.<br /><br /><b style="color: #e06666;">final note.</b><br style="color: #e06666;" /><span style="color: #e06666;">
It bears repeating: your audience can form its first impression of you
before you speak a single word. It follows that how you look helps
determine your credibility, for better or worse.</span></span><br />
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</span></div>Susie Wilson Image - VAMP® Etiquette Finishing Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017095540549555472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471240158255490318.post-44176289628643373022012-01-23T22:29:00.000-08:002012-01-23T22:35:37.553-08:00How to Explain Business Casual Dress Code to Employees<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The term "business casual" is a buzzword that seems easy enough to
grasp until you actually have to put it into practice. That's a surge from just over
one-third of company's instituting casual dress code policies in 1998.
Many employers want to follow trends to attract qualified and diverse
talent. Yet, when it comes to explaining what business casual really is,
employers often struggle to provide employees with a concrete
definition.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Step 1</span></div>
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Draft a written dress code policy that explains the
company's intent behind the new policy. Your purpose could be something
as simple as creating a more comfortable, employee-friendly work
environment. Indicate when the policy becomes effective and lay out the
penalties or consequences for violations. Incorporate your dress code
policy into your progressive discipline policy or corrective action
process.<br />
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Step 2</h4>
Determine how you intend to enforce the policy. The
first time an employee dresses inappropriately, the employee's
supervisor or manager should discuss the dress code policy privately
with him and provide the employee with another copy of the policy. For
repeated violations, handle dress code violations just like any other
violation of a workplace policy in accordance with your discipline
policy and corrective action.<br />
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Step 3</h4>
Develop a presentation to explain your business
casual dress code policy. Your presentation should start with as clear a
definition as possible of what business casual means.<br />
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Step 4</h4>
Create the first section of your presentation by
listing appropriate attire for your company's interpretation of business
casual. Generally, business casual means office attire doesn't have to
be formal, as in dress suits and ties. For men, slacks, mock-neck
sweaters, collared shirts and, in some offices, polo-type shirts are
appropriate. For women, dresses, skirts and pants are acceptable;
however, some employers also permit women to wear cropped pants. Begin
your policy with the list of what's permissible, but avoid implementing a
policy that begins with a laundry list of all the types of clothing
employees cannot wear. Use several photographs or drawings to illustrate
suitable attire.<br />
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Step 5</h4>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Draft another section that contains a list of
clothing that's inappropriate for your workplace. For example, business
casual in your office might not permit employees to wear gym shoes,
sneakers or beach style flip-flops. With the exception of attire that
features the company logo, clothing that has screen printed, embroidered
or embossed graphics and slogans usually fall within the business
casual "do not wear" list. In addition, include gym attire, sweat suits,
torn and frayed denim and shorts on your list of attire that's not
permitted in the workplace. Again, use illustrations throughout your
presentation and provide gender-specific as well as non-gender-specific
examples.</span></h4>
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Step 6</h4>
Schedule an all staff meeting to explain your
business casual dress code. Provide employees with a copy of the
presentation materials and a list of frequently asked questions with
answers; however, be prepared to respond to additional questions during
the meeting.<br />
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Step 7</h4>
Publish your business casual dress code policy in
your company's employee handbook, distribute copies of your revised
handbook and obtain signed acknowledgment forms from all employees.
Place a signed copy of the signed acknowledgment form in each employee's
personnel file.<br />
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Sincerely with a smile,<br />
Susie Wilson<br />
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Your ambition to live better is a key factor in your success. People who have a clear vision of what they want in life are the people that succeed. A vague desire to improve your life will never equal the success oriented person's firm determination to move forward with their clearly defined goals. Yes, it takes total commitment.</div>
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Success builds self-esteem and confidence. Successful people have greater influence over their lives. One of the best ways to ensure success is to develop expensive tastes. In addition to surrounding myself with beautiful things, I travel for business and personal enrichment. </div>
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Energy is a positive quality, a desire to get things done. The visual picture of an energised person is head up, back straight, chest out, tummy in and moving with a sense of purpose. Always square your shoulders and keep your hands out of your pockets. Energetic people do not slump. Energetic people are rarely bored.</div>
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Another key to success is to think of your work as play. You are not doing it to earn a living or because you are expected to do it. You are doing it because it is the best game in town. When we are paid to do something many people think of it as work and therefore drudgery.</div>
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Eliminate the negatives in your life. The negative influences may be television, certain foods, certain environments and certain people. Avoid those emotional vampires, the negative, can't do and the doom and gloom people. I personally avoid anyone that has a bad attitude. All of my friends are filled with optimism, vibrancy of health and focused on an abundant life. </div>
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I personally think of my work as exhilarating. I am always learning, facing new challenges and focused on making a difference in the world and leaving a legacy. </div>
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<strong>I encourage you to be strongly motivated to improve your lifestyle. Focus on your success. Clearly define what success looks like, feels like and tastes like. Life is an adventure. Turn your dreams in to reality. </strong></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Dining politely should be second nature – or should at least appear to be. We all indulge in less-than-perfect behaviour in private, or in very familiar company, but some consistency at home and away will help you avoid the more heinous table offences.<br /><br />The cardinal dining crime is eating noisily; nothing is more likely to get you noticed and promptly blacklisted. Keeping your mouth closed while chewing and taking care not to overfill it will enable you to breathe steadily. Eat at a relaxed pace and really think about your food. Not only does this make you appreciate what’s on your plate, but it can also help you moderate your intake if you are so inclined. Wolfing down course after course will make you appear greedy. This is particularly important when dining à deux; your date will feel exposed if you gobble your food, put down your knife and fork and attempt full-throttle conversation while he or she is still eating.<br /><br />Talking while there is food in your mouth should be avoided at all costs – even when you have a conversational gem up your sleeve. Try to avoid directing a question at someone who is mid-mouthful, but don’t despair if you mistime. A smile and an understanding nod will encourage them to swallow without rushing, spluttering or making sheepish gestures.<br /><br />When </span><a href="http://www.debretts.com/etiquette/food-and-drink/restaurant-etiquette.aspx" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">dining in a group</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">, always put others’ needs before your own. Do your bit in offering communal dishes around the table, and hold them to assist your neighbour. If you are served a meal that is already on the plate, wait until everyone has been served before picking up your cutlery.<br /><br />Elbows should remain elegantly poised, but not resting on the table. Napkins should be dealt with as soon as you sit down, and placed on your lap – never tucked into the front of your shirt. Never gesture with your cutlery, and keep the tines of your fork facing downwards – unless it is your sole eating implement, in which case using it scoop-style is acceptable. Always move the soup spoon away from you, tipping the bowl in that direction, if necessary. Break off pieces of bread and butter them in bite-sized pieces. When you have finished, place your </span><a href="http://www.debretts.com/etiquette/food-and-drink/table-manners/cutlery.aspx" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">knife and fork</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> – with the tines facing upwards – together on your plate.<br /><br />If you are confronted with a plateful that is not to your taste, try to soldier on to avoid hurt feelings. Always compliment the cook – whatever you feel about the food... it's simply good manners to do so.<br /><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Ms Wilson's Top Tips</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><br /></span><ul>
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<tr><td style="font-size: 10pt;" valign="top"><b>Noun</b></td><td style="font-size: 10pt;" valign="top"><b>1.</b></td><td style="font-size: 10pt;"><img align="right" alt="etiquette" height="135" src="http://img.tfd.com/wn/8D/65B93-etiquette.gif" width="101" /><b>etiquette</b> - rules governing socially acceptable behavior<br />
<div class="Rel" style="border-left-color: rgb(128, 128, 255); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 3px; margin-top: 3px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/prescript" style="color: #1d4994;">prescript</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/rule" style="color: #1d4994;">rule</a> - prescribed guide for conduct or action</div><div class="Rel" style="border-left-color: rgb(128, 128, 255); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 3px; margin-top: 3px; padding-left: 2px;"></div><div class="Rel" style="border-left-color: rgb(128, 128, 255); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 3px; margin-top: 3px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/protocol" style="color: #1d4994;">protocol</a> - forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state</div><div class="Rel" style="border-left-color: rgb(128, 128, 255); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 3px; margin-top: 3px; padding-left: 2px;"></div><div class="Rel" style="border-left-color: rgb(128, 128, 255); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 3px; margin-top: 3px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/punctilio" style="color: #1d4994;">punctilio</a> - a fine point of etiquette or petty formality</div></td></tr>
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<div><i>noun</i> <span class="Syn" style="border-left-color: rgb(96, 255, 96); border-left-style: ridge; border-left-width: 5px; margin-top: 3px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/good" style="color: #1d4994;">good</a> <i>or</i> proper behaviour, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/manners" style="color: #1d4994;">manners</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Rules" style="color: #1d4994;">rules</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/code" style="color: #1d4994;">code</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/customs" style="color: #1d4994;">customs</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/convention" style="color: #1d4994;">convention</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/courtesy" style="color: #1d4994;">courtesy</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/usage" style="color: #1d4994;">usage</a>,<a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/protocol" style="color: #1d4994;">protocol</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/formalities" style="color: #1d4994;">formalities</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/propriety" style="color: #1d4994;">propriety</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/politeness" style="color: #1d4994;">politeness</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/good+manners" style="color: #1d4994;">good manners</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/decorum" style="color: #1d4994;">decorum</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/civility" style="color: #1d4994;">civility</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/politesse" style="color: #1d4994;">politesse</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/p%27s+and+q%27s" style="color: #1d4994;">p's and q's</a>, polite behaviour</span> <span class="illustration" style="color: #226699; font-style: italic;">a breach of the rules of diplomatic etiquette</span></div><div><span class="illustration" style="color: #226699; font-style: italic;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;">What is the definition of etiquette? Etiquette has to do with good manners. It's not so much our own good manners, but making other people feel comfortable by the way we behave. When asked "What is the definition...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"Etiquette has to do with good manners. It's not so much our own good manners, but making other people feel comfortable by the way we behave. So it's more or less thinking of others and how others perceive us: So that everyone knows the rules for doing things and everyone is in a very comfortable position in society.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So, has etiquette changed much over the years? Certain aspects of it yes, but the basic definition of it remains unaltered. Consider words that were published in 1967 by Funk & Wagnalls, quoted from the book "The Emily Post Book Of Etiquette From Young People" written by Elizabeth L. Post: "Believe it or not, etiquette - or good manners, if you like that phrase better- is one of those basic principles. Rules of good behaviour have been built up over hundreds of years; worthless ones are continually being discarded and those proven to be useful are kept and improved upon."</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Many experts say that etiquette is simply showing respect for others and yourself at the same time. So, even though aspects of good manners do vary from place to place and some rules may be added or "tweaked" to keep up with technology or lifestyles - the foundation of etiquette, its meaning, will forever remain strong.<br />
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Need further proof? Let's exam the first few paragraphs of the Preface to a book entitled "Today's Etiquette", published back in1941 by DoubleDay Doran and written by Lillian Eichler. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">It reads: "Good manners are not only indispensable in society, but they have a very practical value in the business world. Breeding is an essential part of the equipment of anyone who wishes to go far in his particular work or profession.</span></i></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 21px;">No doubt many failures can be traced to boorishness, to lack of consideration for one's fellows, to neglect of the courtesies essential to civilised living...In both social and business life we seek the people with whom we can be at ease, the people whose manners do not offend us and in whose company we feel entirely comfortable. There is, indeed, nothing that costs less and at the same time is of more value to you than good manners... </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">However, it must be remembered that...Just as words die from our language and others are born into it, just as skirts soar to the knees one season and tumble to the ankles the next, so do the formalities and outward gestures of etiquette vary according to the times. Although the spirit of etiquette remains always essentially the same, the expression of etiquette- the rules of conduct which govern social life and our associations with one another- is forever adjusting itself to new conditions..."<br />
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So, in other words, learn the definition of etiquette early. Take in all the basic knowledge that you can now, so that you too can adjust to our ever changing world.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</div><h2 style="color: blue; letter-spacing: 0.1cm; line-height: 33px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="" id="goals" name="goals"></a>Goals</h2><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px;"><img align="right" alt="Lost in the Leadership Maze" height="219" hspace="2" src="http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/perform/puzzel_lost.jpg" width="220" />Your thinking skills can be considered directional skills because they set the direction for your organisation. They provide <a href="http://www.susiewilsonimagegroup.com/">vision,</a> purpose, and goal definition. These are your eyes and ears to the future, allowing you to recognise the need for change, when to make it, how to implement it, and how to manage it. You find vision by reaching for any available reason to change, grow, and improve. Just as you perform preventive maintenance on your car, you must perform preventive maintenance on your organisation. Do NOT believe in the old adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," for the people who do, go broke! Treat every project as a change effort. Treat every job as a new learning experience.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px;"><img align="left" alt="End of Leadership Goal" height="219" hspace="5" src="http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/perform/puzzel_end.jpg" width="220" />Good organisations convey a strong vision of where they will be in the future. As a leader, you have to get your people to trust you and be sold on your vision. Using the leadership tools described in this guide and being honest and fair in all you do will provide you with the ammo you need to gain their trust. To sell them on your vision, you need to possess energy and display a positive attitude that is contagious. People want a strong vision of where they are going. No one wants to be stuck in a dead-end company going nowhere...or a company headed in the wrong direction. They want to be involved with a winner! And your people are the ones who will get you to that goal. You cannot do it alone!</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px;">When setting goals, keep these points in mind:</div><ul style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: circle;" type="disc"><li>They should be realistic and attainable.</li>
<li>They should improve the organisation (morale, monetary, etc.).</li>
<li>All the people should be involved in the goal-setting process.</li>
<li>A program should be developed to achieve each goal.</li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px;">There are four characteristics of goal setting </div><ul style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: circle;" type="disc"><li><b>Goal Difficulty:</b> Increasing your employees' goal difficulty increases their challenges and enhances the amount of effort expended to achieve them. The more difficult goals lead to increased performance if they seem feasible. If they seem too high, employees will give up when they fail to achieve them.</li>
<li><b>Goal Specificity:</b> When given specific goals, employees tend to perform higher. Telling them to do their best or giving no guidance increases ambiguity about what is expected. Employees need a set goal or model in order to display the correct behaviour.</li>
<li><b>Feedback:</b> Providing feedback enhances the effects of goal setting. Performance feedback keeps their behaviour directed on the right target and encourages them to work harder to achieve the goal.</li>
<li><b>Participation in Goal Setting:</b> Employees who participate in the process, generally set higher goals than if the goals were set for them. It also affects their belief that the goals are obtainable and increases their motivation to achieve them.</li>
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<li><strong>Reward Power</strong> — Compliance achieved based on the ability to distribute rewards that others view as valuable. Able to give special benefits or rewards to people. You might find it advantageous to trade favors with him or her.</li>
<li><strong>Legitimate Power</strong> — The power a person receives as a result of his or her position in the formal hierarchy of an organisation. The person has the right, considering his or her position and your job responsibilities, to expect you to comply with legitimate requests.</li>
<li><strong>Expert Power</strong> — Influence based on special skills or knowledge. This person earns respect by experience and knowledge. Expert power is the most strongly and consistently related to effective employee performance.</li>
<li><strong>Referent Power</strong> — Influence based on possession by an individual or desirable resources or personal traits. You like the person and enjoy doing things for him or her.</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: separate; line-height: 16px;">Miss World is returning home to London to celebrate its 60th Birthday. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: separate;"><div style="font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">A world record 120 nations will compete for the most coveted crown in beauty. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The finals will broadcast live from London Earls Court on Sunday 6th November.</div></div><div style="font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">On Sunday 29th July, 1951, 26 contestants took part in the first ever Miss World contest, </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">as Kiki Haakanson from Sweden was crowned the first Miss World. On our 60th Birthday, </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">we are pleased to announce that we will be returning home to London.</div></div><div style="font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Miss World 2011 features new and exciting changes, four dedicated camera<br />
teams will be living ‘in-house’ </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">with the contestants at their five star hotel giving exclusive round the clock coverage on<br />
Television and the Web.</div></div><div style="font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The pre-judging process will be shown live on the internet as our panel of industry</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> professionals take an in-depth look at the qualities of each contestant and award their marks.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> The pre-judging marks will be revealed on a giant World Scoreboard during the live final<br />
before our star judging panel reveal their own personal favourites and give their scores.</div></div><div style="font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Miss World is the world’s most watched annual TV event, forging links between </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">participating countries in a way unsurpassed, by any other global event. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">It is watched by over 1 billion viewers in over 168 countries. Miss World 2011 will<br />
showcase the UK as a leading tourist destination during the build up to The London Olympics 2012.</div></div></span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2c2bfc; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 32px;"><b><i>Proper Table Manners: </i></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #ff1301;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Italic';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #ff1301;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Italic';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It's important to make a good impression at mealtime too.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Etiquette</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">is defined as the rules for socially acceptable behaviour.<br />
A 17th century French dictionary gave its meaning as a small sign, label, or ticket. <br />
“Etiquettes” were placed around the palaces and gardens, instructing fine guests where to walk, where to stand, what not to touch<br />
essentially telling them how to behave!<br />
We have adapted this word from the French to refer to our manners and the proper way we conduct ourselves socially. <br />
There is dining etiquette, telephone etiquette, even golf and surfing etiquette!<br />
Etiquette isn’t new.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Italic';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><br />
</span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Italic';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> It may have begun with a behaviour code by Ptahhotep, in Egypt’s reign<br />
of the Fifth Dynasty King Djedkare Isesi (ca. 2412 – 2375 BC).<br />
Ancient Greece and Rome, developed rules for proper social conduct. <br />
Confucius included rules for eating and speaking with his philosophy.<br />
The behaviour that identifies a "gentleman" was codified in the sixteenth century, <br />
in a book by Baldassare Castiglione, <i>Il Cortegiano</i> <br />
("The Courtier"); and remained essentially in force until World War I.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Italic';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br />
</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Italic';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Italic';"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Dining Etiquette:</span><br />
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There are all kinds of opportunities to impress<i>, </i>such as dates, meeting the parents, <br />
lunch with the boss, not to mention the Holidays, plus more and more job interviews are being done over a dinner table. <br />
One faux pas and you can kiss that promotion goodbye or never get to kiss the blind date across from you! <br />
From the beginning of time, the act of eating together has had a pleasant social significance. <br />
The word companion and company comes from the Latin "com-"meaning "with" or "together"<br />
and the Latin "panis" meaning "bread" or "food". <br />
A companion is someone you eat with!</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Italic';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br />
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Italic';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So that the experience is as pleasant and inoffensive as possible requires developing acceptable techniques of eating.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #ff1301;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Italic';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br />
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #ff1301;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Italic';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i> <span style="color: #ff1301;"><b>“You should wipe your spoon before <br />
passing it to a neighbour."<br />
"Do not blow your nose with the same <br />
hand that you use to hold the meat”<br />
</b></span><b> </b></i> -- <b>Erasmus, </b>Dutch humanist and author of the first modern book of manners in 1526.<br />
Maybe we’ve gotten more civilised since then, or maybe not!</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #ff1301;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Italic';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br />
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #ff1301;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Italic';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nowhere is a lack of training more quickly betrayed than at the table. <br />
Below are the ten most common faux pas in social dining and how you can avoid them! <br />
<b>1.</b> Which is my water, bread plate, napkin??? <br />
If you remember: <b>liquids on the right, solids on the left,</b> you’ll never eat someone else’s bread again! <br />
That’s <b>your</b> coffee cup to the right of the plate, and your bread plate on the left! <br />
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Make "OK" signs with both of your hands<br />
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The left hand makes the letter</span></span><span style="font-size: 7.5pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Bold';"> "b" for bread!<br />
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;">The right hand makes the letter</span><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Bold';"> "d" for drinks!<br />
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Good visual for kids and to help the rest of us remember!<br />
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</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 7.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"> <span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Your napkin is always placed somewhere within your dining territorial borders. <br />
<b>2.</b> As soon as you are seated, <b>unfold your napkin</b> and place it on your lap. <br />
The napkin remains on your lap (except for use) until the end of the meal. <br />
That’s when the diners are leaving the table, not just when you finish! <br />
If you need to leave the table temporarily, you may leave the napkin in your chair <br />
as a signal to the waiter that you will be returning. <br />
This is also a consideration for the other diners who won't have to look at your soiled napkin on the table!<br />
Use your napkin before drinking from a glass or cup. <br />
At the conclusion of the meal, place your napkin partly folded, never crumpled, at the left of your plate. <br />
Even a paper napkin should never be crushed and tossed<b> into</b> your plate. <br />
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<b>3.</b> <b>The Place Setting:</b> The first and only utensil was the dagger, that same threatening symbol<br />
of violence that you carried with you for defence! <br />
The prevention of violence was one of the principal aims of table manners. <br />
So there are some serious restrictions regarding knives at the table. <br />
The knife is never pointed at anyone.<br />
A blade pointed outward is a sign that you wish the person across from you harm!! <br />
Richelieu was responsible for the rounding off of the points on table knife blades in 1669 <br />
France in order to prevent further dinnertime bloodshed. <br />
The traditional place setting has the forks on the left side and knives (always turned inward facing the plate)<br />
and spoons on the right side. <br />
The silver is placed in order of use so that you can follow the rule <b>“begin at the outside and work in”</b> towards the plate! *<br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Verdana Bold';">Formal Dinner Place Setting</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff1301; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana Bold';"><span style="font-size: 7.5pt;"> <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> 1. Napkin<br />
2. Fish Fork<br />
3. Main Course Fork<br />
4. Salad Fork*<br />
5. Soup Bowl and Plate<br />
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6. Dinner Plate<br />
7. Dinner Knife<br />
8. Fish Knife<br />
9. Soup Spoon<br />
10. Bread and Butter Plate<br />
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11. Butter Knife<br />
12. Desert silverware<br />
13. Water Glass<br />
14. Red Wine Glass<br />
15. White Wine Glass</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px;"><b>*You'll note</b> that this table setting is European style since the salad is served after the main course. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff1301; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 7.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> In America the salad fork would be between #2 and 3 above.<br />
(The butter knife (#11), used only for spreading butter, should be already on your bread plate. <br />
Dessert spoons/forks (#12) are usually brought in with the dessert, but often the dessert silver is placed above the dinner plate. <br />
The origin of the term dessert is from the French “desservie” meaning to de-serve or clear the table. <br />
Dessert was intended to clear the palate. <br />
<b>4.</b> <b>No Oars!</b> Once silverware is picked up from the table it <span style="color: #ff1301;"><b><i>NEVER </i></b></span>touches the table again. <br />
Place it on the outer rim of the plate between bites, but never rest silver gangplank fashion, half on the table and half on the plate. <br />
<b>5.</b> <b>When to Start</b> – in gatherings of six or less people, begin eating only after everyone is served. <br />
For larger groups, such as banquets, it is customary to start eating after four or five people have been served, <br />
or permission is granted from those not yet served. <br />
<b>6.</b> <b>Bread and rolls are broken off into bite-size pieces</b> (why do you think they call meals, breaking bread!!!)<br />
and butter is spread on each bite as you eat it. Never use a knife to cut the bread, nor butter a whole slice at once!<br />
Butter should be taken when passed, and placed onto your bread plate, never directly onto your bread. <br />
<b>7. </b> Dishes are passed from <b>left to right</b>. When a waiter serves you, food will be presented on your left,<br />
and the dish will be removed from your right side when you’ve finished. <br />
<b>8.</b> Salt and pepper are always passed <b>together</b>, even if someone asks you only for the salt. <br />
They are considered “married” in proper dining circles. <br />
<b>9.</b> Hold a stemmed glass <b>by the stem</b>! This is to prevent chilled drinks, such as white wine <br />
from becoming warmed by your hand, but it <i>holds</i> for non-chilled drinks as well. <br />
<b>10.</b> <b>The finish </b>– when you are finished with each course your knife (blade turned inward)<br />
and fork should be placed beside each other on the plate diagonally from upper left to lower right <br />
(11 to 5 if you imagine your plate as a clock face). <br />
This is a signal to the waiter that you are finished. <br />
And don’t push your plate away or otherwise rearrange your dishes from their position when you are finished</span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 7.5pt;">. <br />
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</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff1301; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 7.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There are t<b>wo styles o</b>f eating, Continental and American. In the C<b>ontinental style,</b> which is more practical, the knife<br />
(for right handed folks) is kept in the right hand and the fork in the left, <br />
with no switching unlike the zigzag practice of the A<b>merican style </b>where the fork is changed<br />
from the left hand to the right after cutting food. <br />
The left hand is usually kept off the table and in your lap during American style dining, <br />
except when it's being used to hold the fork during the cutting of food.<br />
In the Continental style the fork is held in the left hand with the tines down; the back of the fork up <br />
and the left index finger is placed on the back of the fork, low, for stability. <br />
This works for meat and other foods that can be pierced. <br />
For other foods (mashed potatoes, etc.) the fork is held in the same manner <br />
and the food is placed on the back of the fork and transferred to your mouth. <br />
Both knife and fork are held while you chew although you can rest them on the plate.<br />
The Continental, which most people consider old world is actually newer! <br />
It was introduced by the British around 1880, but Americans were trying to instil manners on their frontiersmen. <br />
The new dining methods were rejected as disruptive in the middle of this teaching process. <br />
American society felt it would diminish respect for the strict rules that were being established to remove the barbarian image.<br />
When you are "resting", not using the utensils at the table, but you are not yet finished, <br />
the knife and fork should be placed on the plate like this: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px;">This silverware placement is a signal to the waiter no<b>t t</b>o remove your plate!</span><br />
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Now that we know you have favourably impressed everyone with your exquisite table manners, <br />
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</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></div>Susie Wilson Image - VAMP® Etiquette Finishing Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017095540549555472noreply@blogger.com0Melbourne VIC, Australia-37.8131869 144.96297960000004-38.213623899999995 144.27785560000004 -37.4127499 145.64810360000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471240158255490318.post-29293127263511340602011-08-04T23:20:00.000-07:002011-08-04T23:20:40.168-07:00Concepts of Leadership<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Concepts of Leadership</span><br />
I used to think that running an organisation was equivalent to conducting a symphony orchestra. But I don't think that's quite it; it's more like jazz. There is more improvisation. — Warren Bennis<br />
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Good leaders are made not born. If you have the desire and willpower, you can become an effective leader. Good leaders develop through a never ending process of self-study, education, training, and experience (Jago, 1982). This guide will help you through that process.<br />
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To inspire your workers into higher levels of teamwork, there are certain things you must be, know, and, do. These do not come naturally, but are acquired through continual work and study. Good leaders are continually working and studying to improve their leadership skills; they are <span style="color: red;">NOT </span>resting on their laurels.<br />
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Definition of Leadership<br />
The meaning of a message is the change which it produces in the image. — Kenneth Boulding in The Image: Knowledge in Life and Society<br />
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Before we get started, lets define leadership. Leadership is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent. This definition is similar to Northouse's (2007, p3) definition — Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal.<br />
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Leaders carry out this process by applying their leadership knowledge and skills. This is called Process Leadership (Jago, 1982). However, we know that we have traits that can influence our actions. This is called Trait Leadership (Jago, 1982), in that it was once common to believe that leaders were born rather than made. These two leadership types are shown in the chart below (Northouse, 2007, p5):<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">While leadership is learned, the skills and knowledge processed by the leader can be influenced by his or hers attributes or traits, such as beliefs, values, ethics, and character. Knowledge and skills contribute directly to the process of leadership, while the other attributes give the leader certain characteristics that make him or her unique.<br />
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Skills, knowledge, and attributes make the Leader, which is one of the:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Four Factors of Leadership</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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You must have an honest understanding of who you are, what you know, and what you can do. Also, note that it is the followers, not the leader or someone else who determines if the leader is successful. If they do not trust or lack confidence in their leader, then they will be uninspired. To be successful you have to convince your followers, not yourself or your superiors, that you are worthy of being followed.<br />
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Different people require different styles of leadership. For example, a new hire requires more supervision than an experienced employee. A person who lacks motivation requires a different approach than one with a high degree of motivation. You must know your people! The fundamental starting point is having a good understanding of human nature, such as needs, emotions, and motivation. You must come to know your employees' be, know, and do attributes.<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Communication</span><br />
You lead through two-way communication. Much of it is nonverbal. For instance, when you “set the example,” that communicates to your people that you would not ask them to perform anything that you would not be willing to do. What and how you communicate either builds or harms the relationship between you and your employees.<br />
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All situations are different. What you do in one situation will not always work in another. You must use your judgment to decide the best course of action and the leadership style needed for each situation. For example, you may need to confront an employee for inappropriate behaviour, but if the confrontation is too late or too early, too harsh or too weak, then the results may prove ineffective.<br />
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Also note that the situation normally has a greater effect on a leader's action than his or her traits. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is because while traits may have an impressive stability over a period of time, they have little consistency across situations (Mischel, 1968). This is why a number of leadership scholars think the Process Theory of Leadership is a more accurate than the Trait Theory of Leadership.<br />
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Various forces will affect these four factors. Examples of forces are your relationship with your seniors, the skill of your followers, the informal leaders within your organisation, and how your organisation is organised.<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Boss or Leader?</span><br />
Although your position as a manager, supervisor, lead, etc. gives you the authority to accomplish certain tasks and objectives in the organisation (called Assigned Leadership), this power does not make you a leader, it simply makes you the boss (Rowe, 2007). Leadership differs in that it makes the followers want to achieve high goals (called Emergent Leadership), rather than simply bossing people around (Rowe, 2007). Thus you get Assigned Leadership by your position and you display Emergent Leadership by influencing people to do great things. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Bass' theory of leadership states that there are three basic ways to explain how people become leaders (Stogdill, 1989; Bass, 1990). The first two explain the leadership development for a small number of people. These theories are:<br />
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Some personality traits may lead people naturally into leadership roles. This is the Trait Theory.<br />
A crisis or important event may cause a person to rise to the occasion, which brings out extraordinary leadership qualities in an ordinary person. This is the Great Events Theory.<br />
People can choose to become leaders. People can learn leadership skills. This is the Transformational or Process Leadership Theory. It is the most widely accepted theory today and the premise on which this guide is based.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Total Leadership</span><br />
What makes a person want to follow a leader? People want to be guided by those they respect and who have a clear sense of direction. To gain respect, they must be ethical. A sense of direction is achieved by conveying a strong vision of the future.<br />
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When a person is deciding if she respects you as a leader, she does not think about your attributes, rather, she observes what you do so that she can know who you really are. She uses this observation to tell if you are an honorable and trusted leader or a self-serving person who misuses authority to look good and get promoted. Self-serving leaders are not as effective because their employees only obey them, not follow them. They succeed in many areas because they present a good image to their seniors at the expense of their workers.<br />
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The basis of good leadership is honorable character and selfless service to your organization. In your employees' eyes, your leadership is everything you do that effects the organization's objectives and their well-being. Respected leaders concentrate on.<br />
<i><span style="color: red;">what they are [be] (such as beliefs and character)</span><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">what they know (such as job, tasks, and human nature)</span><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">what they do (such as implementing, motivating, and providing direction).</span></i><br />
What makes a person want to follow a leader? People want to be guided by those they respect and who have a clear sense of direction. To gain respect, they must be ethical. A sense of direction is achieved by conveying a strong vision of the future.<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">The Two Most Important Keys to Effective Leadership</span><br />
According to a study by the Hay Group, a global management consultancy, there are 75 key components of employee satisfaction (Lamb, McKee, 2004). They found that:<br />
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Trust and confidence in top leadership was the single most reliable predictor of employee satisfaction in an organisation.<br />
Effective communication by leadership in three critical areas was the key to winning organisational trust and confidence:<br />
Helping employees understand the company's overall business strategy.<br />
Helping employees understand how they contribute to achieving key business objectives.<br />
Sharing information with employees on both how the company is doing and how an employee's own division is doing — relative to strategic business objectives.<br />
So in a nutshell — you must be trustworthy and you have to be able to communicate a vision of where the organisation needs to go. The next section, Principles of Leadership, ties in closely with this key concept.<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Principles of Leadership</span><br />
To help you be, know, and do, follow these eleven principles of leadership. The later chapters in this Leadership guide expand on these principles and provide tools for implementing them:<br />
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Know yourself and seek self-improvement - In order to know yourself, you have to understand your be, know, and do, attributes. Seeking self-improvement means continually strengthening your attributes. This can be accomplished through self-study, formal classes, reflection, and interacting with others.<br />
Be technically proficient - As a leader, you must know your job and have a solid familiarity with your employees' tasks.<br />
Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions - Search for ways to guide your organisation to new heights. And when things go wrong, they always do sooner or later — do not blame others. Analyse the situation, take corrective action, and move on to the next challenge.<br />
Make sound and timely decisions - <i><span style="color: red;">Use good problem solving, decision making, and planning tools.</span><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">Set the example - Be a good role model for your employees. They must not only hear what they are expected to do, but also see. We must become the change we want to see - Mahatma Gandhi</span><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">Know your people and look out for their well-being - Know human nature and the importance of sincerely caring for your workers.</span></i><br />
Keep your workers informed - Know how to communicate with not only them, but also seniors and other key people.<br />
Develop a sense of responsibility in your workers - Help to develop good character traits that will help them carry out their professional responsibilities.<br />
Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished - Communication is the key to this responsibility.<br />
Train as a team - Although many so called leaders call their organisation, department, section, etc. a team; they are not really teams...they are just a group of people doing their jobs.<br />
Use the full capabilities of your organisation - By developing a team spirit, you will be able to employ your organisation, department, section, etc. to its fullest capabilities.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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If you are a leader who can be trusted, then those around you will grow to respect you. To be such a leader, there is a Leadership Framework to guide you:<br />
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<i><span style="color: red;">BE KNOW DO</span><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">BE a professional. Examples: Be loyal to the organization, perform selfless service, take personal responsibility.</span><br style="color: red;" /><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">BE a professional who possess good character traits. Examples: Honesty, competence, candor, commitment, integrity, courage, straightforwardness, imagination.</span><br style="color: red;" /><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">KNOW the four factors of leadership — follower, leader, communication, situation.</span><br style="color: red;" /><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">KNOW yourself. Examples: strengths and weakness of your character, knowledge, and skills.</span><br style="color: red;" /><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">KNOW human nature. Examples: Human needs, emotions, and how people respond to stress.</span><br style="color: red;" /><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">KNOW your job. Examples: be proficient and be able to train others in their tasks.</span><br style="color: red;" /><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">KNOW your organisation. Examples: where to go for help, its climate and culture, who the unofficial leaders are.</span><br style="color: red;" /><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">DO provide direction. Examples: goal setting, problem solving, decision making, planning.</span><br style="color: red;" /><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">DO implement. Examples: communicating, coordinating, supervising, evaluating.</span><br style="color: red;" /><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">DO motivate. Examples: develop morale and esprit de corps in the organisation, train, coach, counsel.</span></i><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>Environment</b></span><br />
Every organisation has a particular work environment, which dictates to a considerable degree how its leaders respond to problems and opportunities. This is brought about by its heritage of past leaders and its present leaders.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Goals, Values, and Concepts</span><br style="color: red;" /><br />
Leaders exert influence on the environment via three types of actions:<br />
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The goals and performance standards they establish.<br />
The values they establish for the organisation.<br />
The business and people concepts they establish.<br />
Successful organisations have leaders who set high standards and goals across the entire spectrum, such as strategies, market leadership, plans, meetings and presentations, productivity, quality, and reliability.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Values reflect the concern the organisation has for its employees, customers, investors, vendors, and surrounding community. These values define the manner in how business will be conducted.<br />
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Concepts define what products or services the organization will offer and the methods and processes for conducting business.<br />
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These goals, values, and concepts make up the organisation's personality or how the organisation is observed by both outsiders and insiders. This personality defines the roles, relationships, rewards, and rites that take place.<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Roles ad Relationships</span><br />
Roles are the positions that are defined by a set of expectations about behavior of any job incumbent. Each role has a set of tasks and responsibilities that may or may not be spelled out. Roles have a powerful effect on behavior for several reasons, to include money being paid for the performance of the role, there is prestige attached to a role, and a sense of accomplishment or challenge.<br />
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Relationships are determined by a role's tasks. While some tasks are performed alone, most are carried out in relationship with others. The tasks will determine who the role-holder is required to interact with, how often, and towards what end. Also, normally the greater the interaction, the greater the liking. This in turn leads to more frequent interaction. In human behaviour, its hard to like someone whom we have no contact with, and we tend to seek out those we like. People tend to do what they are rewarded for, and friendship is a powerful reward. Many tasks and behaviors that are associated with a role are brought about by these relationships. That is, new task and behaviors are expected of the present role-holder because a strong relationship was developed in the past, either by that role-holder or a prior role-holder.<br />
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<b style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">Culture and Climate</span></b><br />
There are two distinct forces that dictate how to act within an organisation: culture and climate.<br />
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Each organisation has its own distinctive culture. It is a combination of the founders, past leadership, current leadership, crises, events, history, and size (Newstrom, Davis, 1993). This results in rites: the routines, rituals, and the “way we do things.” These rites impact individual behavior on what it takes to be in good standing (the norm) and directs the appropriate behaviour for each circumstance.<br />
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The climate is the feel of the organisation, the individual and shared perceptions and attitudes of the organisation's members (Ivancevich, Konopaske, Matteson, 2007). While the culture is the deeply rooted nature of the organization that is a result of long-held formal and informal systems, rules, traditions, and customs; climate is a short-term phenomenon created by the current leadership. Climate represents the beliefs about the “feel of the organisation” by its members. This individual perception of the “feel of the organisation” comes from what the people believe about the activities that occur in the organization. These activities influence both individual and team motivation and satisfaction, such as:<br />
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<i><span style="color: red;">How well does the leader clarify the priorities and goals of the organisation? What is expected of us?</span><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">What is the system of recognition, rewards, and punishments in the organisation?</span><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">How competent are the leaders?</span><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">Are leaders free to make decisions?</span><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">What will happen if I make a mistake?</span><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">Organisational climate is directly related to the leadership and management style of the leader, based on the values, attributes, skills, and actions, as well as the priorities of the leader. Compare this to “ethical climate” — the feel of the organization about the activities that have ethical content or those aspects of the work environment that constitute ethical behaviour. The ethical climate is the feel about whether we do things right; or the feel of whether we behave the way we ought to behave. The behaviour (character) of the leader is the most important factor that impacts the climate.</span></i><br />
On the other hand, culture is a long-term, complex phenomenon. Culture represents the shared expectations and self-image of the organisation. The mature values that create tradition or the “way we do things here.” Things are done differently in every organisation. The collective vision and common folklore that define the institution are a reflection of culture. Individual leaders, cannot easily create or change culture because culture is a part of the organisation. Culture influences the characteristics of the climate by its effect on the actions and thought processes of the leader. But, everything you do as a leader will affect the climate of the organisation.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">The Process of Great Leadership</span></span><br />
The road to great leadership (Kouzes & Posner, 1987) that is common to successful leaders:<br />
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Challenge the process - First, find a process that you believe needs to be improved the most.<br />
Inspire a shared vision - Next, share your vision in words that can be understood by your followers.<br />
Enable others to act - Give them the tools and methods to solve the problem.<br />
Model the way - When the process gets tough, get your hands dirty. A boss tells others what to do, a leader shows that it can be done.<br />
<i><span style="color: red;">Encourage the heart - Share the glory with your followers' hearts, while keeping the pains within your own.</span></i><br />
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New Zealand born Susie, now resides in Melbourne, Australia, started Vamp Creations finishing school in Melbourne, Australia. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Ms Wilson has tutored hundreds of young ladies in both NZ & AU teaching Etiquette - Deportment & finishing, Susie is an etiquette columnist for International Models and Musicians the magazine.<br />
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Susie has gained excellence in Social Etiquette, Deportment & Model training the art of professional Make-up artistry...<br />
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A former Model, Ms Wilson has delivered specialist training for over 2 decades.<br />
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Whether you are eager to improve your own etiquette or simply wish to indulge in the fancies of polite society, Ms Wilson is the person to show how to be the perfect lady. Susie Wilson possesses a delicate combination of grace and elegance, brimming with advice on every etiquette issue; it will ensure that you navigate your way through the trickiest of social dilemmas with complete confidence.<br />
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When it comes to image Susie believes that to achieve long term success an individual needs to work on more than the just clothes they wear. Their success (and that of the organisation they represent) will be dependant on the total experience others have of them over a period of time. Hence a great image relies on their daily attitude, behaviour, people skills, reliability and caring, not just at initial meetings but at every contact. In business every aspect of a person's or company's image should be geared toward a leaving others with a positive experience.<br />
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</div></div>Susie Wilson Image - VAMP® Etiquette Finishing Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017095540549555472noreply@blogger.com1101 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia-37.814921 144.97074599999996-71.5221215 85.205120999999963 -4.1077204999999992 -155.26362900000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471240158255490318.post-53729403451841547482011-08-04T03:00:00.000-07:002011-08-04T03:00:42.613-07:00Etiquette: Media Release Miss World Australia 2011 National F...<a href="http://susie-wilsonetiquette.blogspot.com/2011/08/media-release-miss-world-australia-2011.html?spref=bl">Etiquette: Media Release Miss World Australia 2011 National F...</a>: "MEDIA RELEASE MISS WORLD AUSTRALIA 2011 NATIONAL FINALS 24 - 27 August 2011 by Susie Wilson Image-Group on Wednesday, 03 August 2011 a..."Susie Wilson Image - VAMP® Etiquette Finishing Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017095540549555472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471240158255490318.post-71503486431693987572011-08-04T02:55:00.000-07:002011-08-04T02:59:12.276-07:00Media Release Miss World Australia 2011 National Finals 24-27<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"></span><br />
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</div><div class="mbs uiHeaderSubTitle lfloat fsm fwn fcg" style="color: grey; float: left; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px;">by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001517495855">Susie Wilson Image-Group </a>on Wednesday, 03 August 2011 at 21:19</div><div class="uiHeaderSubActions rfloat" style="float: right;"></div></div></div><div class="mbl notesBlogText clearfix" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 20px; word-wrap: break-word; zoom: 1;"><div><div style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">MEDIA RELEASE MISS WORLD AUSTRALIA 2011 NATIONAL FINALS </span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">24 - 27 August 2011</span></strong></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Hosted by Tania Zaetta</span></strong></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Special Guests and Judges: Molly Meldrum, Shane Crawford, Jeff Fenech, Wayne Carey, Shane Heal, Brendan Fevola, Daryl and Julie Corletto, Lillian Frank and more...</span></strong><br />
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</span></strong></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Twenty beautiful and inspirational young women from across the country will be vying for the coveted Miss World Australia title in an eventful four day national final.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">In its 61st year, the pageant has lost none of its prestige, with the winner to represent Australia in the Miss World international final held in London on November 6th in front of a televised audience of over 2 billion.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Miss World is the largest and longest running international pageant with charity work integral to its ethos.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The President of the Miss World Organization, Julia Morley, coined the phrase 'Beauty With A Purpose' more than 25 years ago and since then more than $400 million (USD) has been raised in its name to support charities across the globe, bringing help and hope to hundreds of thousands in need.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Internationally, Miss World has launched the careers of many inspirational and successful women such as Halle Berry, Lynda Carter, Aishwarya Rai, Vanessa Williams and Michelle Yeoh. Past notable title holders of Miss World Australia include Belinda Green (Miss World 1972), Lauren Csortan, Sabrina Houssami and Caroline Pemberton.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Miss World Australia identifies young Australian women who exemplify beauty, talent and intelligence. It aims to create new role models who through the beauty pageant will serve as ambassadors to charity, enrich the perception of beauty and enhance a new strength, energy and spirit for the advancement of women while positively impacting their communities.The Miss World Australia national final will kick off at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, with a welcome cocktail event followed by a grueling fitness programme. The finalists will then descend on Melbourne to hold a ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ Charity Lunch on August 26 alongside a panel of celebrities. The Charity Lunch will also host swimwear judging and raise much-needed funds through raffles and unprecedented auction items. The top item is a lunch for four at The Lodge with the First Bloke Tim Mathieson and the chance to be pampered by Victoria Beckham’s and Madonna’s personal beauty therapist/facialist.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">On August 27, the current Miss World Australia Ashleigh Francis will hand over her crown to one of the 20 finalists. Final judging and crowning of Miss World Australia will take place at a Gala Cocktail held at CQ Functions. The after party will be overlooking the night lights of Melbourne at the breathtaking Blue Diamond.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This four day event will be filmed in its entirety for a TV special our Deportment and Etiquette specialist, Ms Susie Wilson from <i>Susie Wilson Image</i> will feature whilst training the contestants..</span></b></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">All profit raised during the four day national final will be donated to Children First and Variety, the children’s charity.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For more information please visit our website at www.missworld- australia.comor contact:</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Nadasha Zhang Pageant Director, Miss World Australia p: (03) 9605 4511 m: 0421 222 100 e: nadasha@missworld-australia.com</span></div><div style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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