Personality issues are pretty hard to change, especially if you've spent more than 20 years acting in a certain way. Still, this shouldn't discourage anyone from changing for the better. Shyness is just one of those things that can affect how you...

Many say that chivalry is dead. How many times have guys opened doors for girls, pulled out chairs for them, or threw down their coats or jackets on puddles for girls to step on? Not a chance in 21st century society. Thing is, plenty of women still...

Entering a conversation in a dinner or a party requires a bit of tact. It is simply rude to just enter a conversation. If you are unsure of what to do, then here are some tips you might want to consider: The first thing you need to do is to walk around...

If you wish to send a two-weeks notice, here are a couple of tips you might want to consider. Keep it professional and simple enough. Make sure your language is formal. Be polite and respectful, regardless of the reason why you are handing your...

Part of office relations is how you respect your cube mates - or the people occupying the cubes next to yours. Remember that in an open layout such as this, sounds and even smells can travel. When you are on the phone, try to speak as quietly as...

One way to show appreciation of people's get well soon wishes is to thank them. Although doing it in person is well, a thank-you card can certainly state how much you appreciate their well wishes. First of all, get a thank you card. A simple one...

Balloons, like any other gifts, can be a fun and creative way of sending your best wishes to a sick friend or relative who is in the hospital for confinement. Before sending anything, may it be balloons or something else, always contact the hospital...

RSVP's in invitations require the recepient to reply and confirm their attendance. It is good manners and the very decent thing to do. Hosts ask for replies because they need to finalize their plans. Respond right away. This means replying within a...

Leaving a message on someone's voicemail can actually be daunting for some, especially those who have never used this feature before. Just think of it like a message you would leave in an answering machine. Here are more pointers: If you know that...