My husband John and I at the San Francisco Opera Opening, 2017. As a college music major, classical pieces are the end all for me. At the San Francisco Opera opening last week, the pre-performance was spoiled by a group of hecklers who attempted to spoil the experience. Luckily, the interruption was temporary. In…
10 Essential Back to School Tips | Golden Rules Gal
- Children/Teen Etiquette, Golden Rules Gal
- Sep 3, 2019
My nephew Matthew and his friend Patrick on the first day of sophomore year. It’s that time of year when we set our clocks back and leap forward to a new school year. As summer comes to a close, it’s fitness frenzy for back to school fashion, essential accessories such as school supplies and…
The “Un-Host”: Potluck Guidelines | Golden Rules Gal
- Entertaining Etiquette, Golden Rules Gal, Potluck Etiquette
- Aug 29, 2019
Potluck means sharing. Sharing with my swim class friends. I put together a soup and salad bar, and the others guests provided appies, drinks and dessert. Seven-Up was once advertised as the “un-cola.” Today, a potluck host is more like an “un-host,” usually providing the site for a party or dinner but not all the…
13 Tips To Motivate Your Public Speaking | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Public Speaking Etiquette
- Aug 23, 2019
During and after my performance: on home plate and post performance with mayor of SF Willie Brown (1996 – 2004) Does public speaking or performance make you nervous? Nerves can get the best of us under the best of circumstances. On Flag Day (June 14) many moons ago, I sang the National Anthem at…
5 Reply-All Ground Rules | Golden Rules Gal
- Communication & Technology, Correspondence, Golden Rules Gal
- Aug 14, 2019
The information highway is busier than ever. The only downtime that seems to exist is when our phones are turned off. With texting, social media channels, and emails galore, simplifying our messaging seems in order. Have you ever been on the receiving end of a group email thread that just keeps going on and on?…
5 Ways to Make a Good First Impression | Golden Rules Gal
- Communication & Technology, Golden Rules Gal, Relationships
- Aug 12, 2019
Disneyland. There’s nothing in the world like this theme park, and it always makes the best first impression. Making a good first impression with clients, colleagues, and acquaintances is key. In all encounters with others, showing a genuine interest in the other person is the best way to make a good first impression. Don’t forget what basic…
Etiquette Rules | Golden Rules Gal
- Communication & Technology, Correspondence, Golden Rules Gal
- Aug 2, 2019
Circa 1999. Year one of my etiquette business and busy working at my new desk and non handsfree landline. Some rules may go out of style, but good manners never do. And although the rules of etiquette change faster than we can keep track of, we still judge a book by its cover. The face…
Eight Things Never to Say to a Bartender Cocktails at our favorite bar: The Ritz Hotel London, Rivoli Bar Some customers can be nightmares. Give your bartender a break; it’s a tough gig. Here are some things not to say to the person behind the bar. I don’t like alcohol. If you are a teetotaler,…
5 Ways To Entertain Without Fear: Planning Makes It Easy | Golden Rules Gal
- Entertaining Etiquette, Golden Rules Gal
- Jul 9, 2019
Summer entertaining is simple if you plan ahead. Follow the Golden Rule and treat others in your home the way you want to be treated in theirs. It’s that easy! Clever Entertaining Tip: Place appetizers on a checker board. It makes for a great visual. As the host, you are in charge of every…
A Journey Back in Time: An Orient Express Diary | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Travel
- Jun 27, 2019
“The impossible cannot have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances.” ― Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express One year ago this month we traveled on the Orient Express from London to Venice. Cocktails in Bar Car 3674 toasting the “Guilty 12.” All Aboard Queen Victoria. Victoria’s Secret. Victoria Station. Nestled in the…
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