Practicing etiquette.

The other night we went on a dinner cruise on Lake Superior. 25 students, Amber, Angie and I had a great time seeing the port and eating prime rib. During the meal I overheard several people talking about fork placements on the table setting and other associated etiquette things they learned in our professional development class. Etiquette is an important thing to practice. Not making a fool of ourselves at company dinners or business lunches with clients is huge. Do you know your etiquette? Do you practice? If not, pick up a book at Barnes and Noble and find some opportunities to sharpen your skills. A little effort is far better than a huge embarrassment.

TBL: Being a professional has lots of different aspects. We need to learn and practice all of them.