Ms Manners
She is a keynote speaker, writer and trainer.
Lady Danielle is passionate about assisting how a business is perceived by how its staff behaves and connects with its associates.
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Grin and bear it
Read MoreMs Manners,
I saw you speaking at our company’s conference recently on connecting with people and building rapport. Is there one thing that I should always make sure I’m doing?
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What time is “on time” for a meeting?
Ms Manners,Read MoreIf you have an appointment at someone’s office when should you arrive?
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How to handle pet peeves
Read MoreMs Manners,
My colleague told me that I have some annoying habits in meetings. She said I need to brush up on my etiquette. What should I do?
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Five easy steps to deal with your bread
Read MoreMs Manners,
I see that some people cut their bread at dinner and some break it, what is the right thing to do?
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Tackling the soup de jour
Read MoreMs Manners,
I know there is a right way to eat soup but I can never remember it. I feel really self-conscious when I eat soup in front of clients. What should I do?
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Building your personal brand
Ms Manners,Read MoreI see that you are an expert in both areas of etiquette and personal brands. Are these concepts linked?
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Picking up the tab
Ms Manners,Read MoreI always get stuck paying for lunches. Who should pay the tab for a business lunch?
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The seven second rule
Ms Manners,Read MoreI heard that people make an opinion of you in the first seven seconds. Is that true?
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Getting over your networking blues
Read MoreMs Manners,
I’m not good at meeting other professionals. I always get so nervous and not sure what to do when talking to new people. What can I do?
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How to stand at functions
Read MoreMs Manners,
Last week you wrote about how to eat and drink at functions. My biggest problem at these events is that my feet start hurting. Any tips?
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Handling functions
Read MoreMs Manners,
I find it hard at standing functions to hold my drink, eat and shake hands. What are the best ways to do all of this?
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At functions, which side do I put my name badge?
Read MoreMs Manners,
At functions, which side do I put my name badge?
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Picking the right venue
Read MoreMs Manners,
I’m going out for a business lunch with my boss and new client and he said I should pick a restaurant. I don’t know what sort of place to choose. Help!
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Pitting yourself against olive etiquette
Read MoreMs Manners,
I love olives, but I don’t know how to eat them in a nice restaurant. How do I eat them if they aren’t pitted?
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Putting names to faces
Read MoreMs Manners,
I am really bad at remembering people’s names when I meet new people. Any tricks?
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Business salad days
Read MoreMs Manners,
A simple one for you, can you eat salad with a knife and fork?
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Why is etiquette important?
Read MoreHi Ms Manners,
I read your answers each week and send the articles around the office because lots of people here need to learn these lessons. I wanted to know why you think it’s important to follow the rules of etiquette?
Billy
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Are vertiginous high heels acceptable at work?
Read MoreMs Manners,
Do you have an opinion on women wearing high heels in the workplace that are too high for them?
Thanks,
Kristy A
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A chilli nearly burnt my tongue off. How do I handle this culinary mishap?
Read MoreHi Ms Manners,
I went to an Indian restaurant the other day and my tongue almost got burnt off. I tried to stay cool in front of my new client but I felt like I had steam coming from my ears. Any ideas on what I should have done in this situation?
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All in the glass
Read MoreHi Ms Manners,
Last week you wrote about picking wine when dining and I heard that there is a right and wrong way to hold the wine glass, is this true?
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Picking the right wine
Read MoreMs Manners,
When I go out to a meal with work I never know which wine to pick, apart from just looking for what’s in my price range. Any tips?
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How do I smile in an email?
Read MoreMs Manners,
I heard that you shouldn’t use emoticons in emails, but how do I write my emails without them so that the other person knows I’m just joking and stuff?
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What’s the etiquette for work Christmas parties?
Read MoreDear Ms Manners,
I enjoy Christmas parties because I get a chance to finally relax and have a drink with the people I work with. But what is “appropriate” for this casual event?
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How close is too close?
Read MoreIt appears in this day and age one can be accused of sexual harassment over something as trivial as a joke in the workplace.
Which begs the question, how do you keep a professional distance from your colleagues? Are the rules different for in the workplace and at social gatherings?
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What do I do with unwanted food?
Read MoreDear Ms Manners,
If I’m at a business lunch and my chicken is raw or I put something in my mouth I don’t want to eat, what do I do? Can I spit the food out?
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How do I handle small talk with new people?
Read MoreDear Ms Manners,
Last week you talked about branding yourself. I love this idea and I’ve picked how I want to portray myself, but sometimes I don’t know what topics to talk about with new people. Can you help me?
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How do I overcome my public speaking nerves?
Read MoreDear Ms Manners,
I’m nervous meeting new people at functions and even worse if I have to speak in front of people. Do you have any suggestions on how to overcome this?
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After a boardroom lunch do I leave my serviette on the table or the chair?
Read MoreDear Ms Manners,
I was at a formal boardroom lunch the other day when I got up to leave the table and put my serviette on my plate.
A waiter came along and very ostentatiously put it beside my plate. I then noticed that everyone around me had placed their napkin on their chairs when they stood up to leave the table. Who was right?
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I don’t want to be a “dead fish” handshaker
Read MoreI was told my handshake was like a “dead fish” – how do I shake hands? I don’t want to be seen as a weak woman to people I work with.
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How to enjoy a coffee with a client
Read MoreI had what I thought was a red-hot sales lead, so I took the prospective client out for a coffee. Unfortunately, I haven't landed the sale and I think it may be down to the meeting.
The client seemed genuinely disgusted with me and I'm not sure why. I may have snorted some coffee out of my nose while laughing but, apart from that, I can't think what I did wrong. Can you shed any light on this?
