The secret to social self-confidence is to know and understand the rules of social engagement before you’re in the middle of an uncomfortable situation. In a sense, when you know which fork to use — you are liberated. The same holds true with small talk, introductions, eye contact, and “The Perfect handshake”.
In my bestselling book, Everyday Etiquette: How to Navigate 101 Common and Uncommon Social Situations, I give you the tips and treasures to shine and honor others in every situation you’ll encounter when developing your professional presence.
Here’s just a few of the gems you’ll discover in Everyday Etiquette:
- Memorable introductions
- Easy ways to remember names
- The perfect handshake
- Eye contact
- Body language
- Starting and ending small-talk conversations
- Business card protocol
- E-mail, text, and cell phone etiquette
- Using social media with clarity
- Networking without nervousness
- Making initial and lasting connections
- Mingling 101: How to meet, greet, eat, and tweet
- Fitting in when you are out of your element