by Melissa Case-Merritt | Feb 9, 2018 | Appearance, Blog, Business, Civility, Communication, Etiquette
Is being a gentleman an archaic concept? Or is it still relevant today? Does the word “gentleman” conjure images of an ancient knight in shining armor fighting valiantly for a lady, or a man wearing an expensive suit, dining in five-star restaurants, and tipping his hat?
by Melissa Case-Merritt | Jan 10, 2018 | Appearance, Blog, Business, Communication
← Previous Next → Clothing is a powerful communication tool, but it is often poorly understood and vastly underutilized. In a blink of an eye, your clothing can present you as a sophisticated professional with valuable insight or someone that lacks...
by Melissa Case-Merritt | Dec 7, 2017 | Blog, Business, Civility, Etiquette
← Previous Next → You know the holiday shopping season is in full swing when the Salvation Army’s ringing bell and red bucket greet you at every store. Family, friends, neighbors, service providers, charities, and colleagues fill your ever-expanding gift...
by Melissa Case-Merritt | Sep 8, 2017 | Blog, Business, Civility
← Previous Next → For years, the future of civility in America appeared bleak. Countless news stories documented the death of civility in our country, citing dirty politics, dramatic polarization, online bullying, road rage, increased narcissism, the...
by Melissa Case-Merritt | Aug 14, 2017 | Blog, Business, Civility, Communication, Etiquette
← Previous Next → We have all stood awkwardly waiting for an elevator door to open and found ourselves negotiating who enters and exits first. Likewise, we have all approached a revolving door with a moment of hesitation as we wondered who enters first to...
by Melissa Case-Merritt | Jul 13, 2017 | Blog, Business, Civility, Communication, Etiquette
← Previous Next → There are two truths about posting on social media: everything is public and everything is permanent. Everything. Perhaps there was a day when you could attempt to keep your professional and social life separate, but social media changed...