Patricia Simpson4 days ago2 minTravelAs Summer beckons, many of us will engage in some form of travel. Be sure that you are a courteous and respectful traveler. Don't be an...
Patricia SimpsonApr 261 minEmail Dos and Don'tsEmail has become such a part of our professional (and personal) lives that we often forget to employ what once were common sense rules...
Patricia SimpsonApr 51 minThank you NotesAre thank you notes a lost art? Not at all! If someone has done something special, or given you something of value (whether you...
Patricia SimpsonMar 151 minMaking IntroductionsSometimes, people refrain from making introductions for a number of reasons...they've forgotten the person's name or they are anxious...
Patricia SimpsonFeb 221 minWorking with ServersHow you interact with your servers can tell a lot about you. If you treat servers as people who are there merely to meet your every...
Patricia SimpsonFeb 12 minBeing a Good Guest!There are always questions about 'how early (or late) is too early (or late)' to show up when invited to someone's home... Certainly, you...
Patricia SimpsonJan 111 minSmall TalkI have had several readers ask me what things they should consider when making small talk and how to prepare in advance. My...
Patricia SimpsonDec 21, 20212 minMixing and MinglingWhile there are some true extroverts out there, who love walking into a room of strangers and effortlessly starting conversations, that...
Patricia SimpsonNov 30, 20211 minRépondez s'il vous plaîtAnyone who has ever planned a large event knows that the struggle of RSVPs is real. Respondez s’il vous plait is a French phrase...
Patricia SimpsonDec 1, 20201 minThe Art of Conversation...Having good verbal skills is very important in the professional world. The art of conversation is about not only knowing what to say but...
Patricia SimpsonMay 15, 20201 minAttitude CountsWe've all heard that attitude counts at work, but what does that mean? In general, it means to be positive and enthusiastic, even when...
Patricia SimpsonJan 8, 20202 minDress for Success at WorkWhat you wear does matter, and we have all heard the saying that first impressions count. They do...and, while it is possible to...
Patricia SimpsonNov 27, 20191 minHoliday GreetingsThe holidays can be immensely personal. For many, holidays mean family traditions, long-held influential beliefs, and deep emotions. ...