Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Etiquette in the world of business should be at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Every now and then, I encounter a situation where business etiquette is nonexistent. It leaves me to wonder if this is due to the parties being inconsiderate or a lack of knowledge. If … Read more
A heated exchange between a waxing technician and a client has taken TikTok by storm, sparking debates about professional boundaries and client etiquette. The viral videos show the technician refusing to perform a Brasilian wax due to concerns about a potential health issue, leading to a dramatic confrontation. A Tense Exchange Over Professional Judgment The … Read more
If you grew up hearing ‘elbows off the table’ – you’re not alone. For years, our parents would scold us for so much as thinking as committing such a heinous act. It was on par with talking with our mouth full, slurping our drinks, and getting our phone out when company was present. But is … Read more
A man has sparked a debate on plane etiquette after he decided to recline his seat, knowing it was causing discomfort to the passenger behind him. Settling into his pre-booked seat and suffering from a headache, he didn’t hesitate to tilt his chair back once freed from the seatbelt sign constraints, anticipating some shut-eye for … Read more
Ever wondered why some restaurants arrange their cutlery differently? Etiquette expert William Hanson, known for his straightforward approach and ‘proper’ way of doing everyday things like eating chips, believes it’s because some establishments simply get it wrong. He recently explained the correct method in a TikTok video. In his video captioned “there’s nothing quite like … Read more
Elbows appear to be back on the table with mobile phones also out at dinner time as Generation-Z are shunning “outdated” table manners. A new study has found around 60 percent of people aged 12 to 27 – Gen-Z – think traditional table ettiquette is no longer relevant to the modern world, reports Censuswide. A … Read more
That is why Piano Mok, a certified international etiquette consultant based in Hong Kong and New York, has focused her classes on teaching students how to dine respectfully and appropriately, no matter what setting they are in. As well as being an expert on Asian dining etiquette, Mok is also well versed in Western dining. … Read more
