Improving Cross-Cultural Communication in the Global Marketplace
One of the most important things to consider when doing business internationally, is mastering the art of cross-cultural communication.
Birthday party etiquette for kids, with Pamela Eyring via Yahoo Finance
The Protocol School of Washington’s president talked to Yahoo Finance about the etiquette you should follow at a child’s birthday party.
By air, rail or road: Minding your manners while traveling
Be it for business or pleasure, traveling can be an incredibly rewarding experience. However, leaving the comforts of home is not without major tests to your patience.
Alumni success strategy: Susie de Leon, research analyst
The Protocol School of Washington has a robust alumni network of more than 5,000 people from over 80 countries around the world. From the halls of academia to the trenches of entrepreneurship, our graduates represent the highest caliber of protocol and etiquette professionals in their respective fields.
PSOW president Pamela Eyring on tipping when faced with the option at checkout, via GOBankingRates
It’s bound to happen: you drop by your local coffee shop or pickup takeout from your favorite spot and when you checkout on a tablet, you’re faced with the option to tip.
Tipping etiquette: Guidance for nearly every situation
Tipping is a topic that affects us all. From the local coffee shop barista to your food delivery driver, knowing who —and how much — to tip is a conundrum many of us face every day.
The Protocol School of Washington Appoints First Vice President
Saeed AlSalkhadi, managing director of The Protocol School of Washington’s Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, has been promoted to vice president.
Alumni success story: Alisha Henderson, entrepreneur and feminine strategist
The Protocol School of Washington has a robust alumni network of more than 5,000 people from over 80 countries around the world. From the halls of academia to the trenches of entrepreneurship, our graduates represent the highest caliber of protocol and etiquette professionals in their respective fields.
Pamela Eyring on How to Welcome New Neighbors with Respect, via Well+Good
PSOW’s president spoke with Well+Good about how to make a great first impression with your new neighbors.
PSOW President on How to Navigate Being Part of a Pricey Wedding Party, via Brides
PSOW’s president shared guidance with Brides Magazine readers on how to navigate being part of a pricey wedding party.
It’s National Business Etiquette Week
Celebrate National Business Etiquette Week June 5-11. Better yet, extend this focus on civility to a year-round endeavor.
Ghosting is on the rise in business relationships: how to prevent it from happening to you
Ghosting used to be a term associated with dating; now it’s hitting business relationships from recruiting to sales. Our team of etiquette experts arm you with the know-how to stop ghosting in its tracks.
From gifts to pomp and circumstance: Celebrating this season’s graduates with class
Across the world, graduates will soon be handed their hard-earned diplomas. The ritual marks the end of a long academic achievement and the start of a new adventure. As proud families and friends, it’s natural to want to shower the honoree with praise and attention. But with many personalities at play, and age-old traditions, there are some guidelines you’ll want to consider to ensure the day goes smoothly.
Back to business: 5 tips for navigating the return to in-person with grace
Whether it's the office, a training, or a lunch meeting, after multiple years spent huddled behind a computer screen, the return to doing business in-person is awkward, at best. Here are 5 things to keep in mind as you navigate the transition.
How To Be The Perfect Holiday Guest
For many people, this will be the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to get together with family and friends for social gatherings and holiday meals. Here are some basic rules of etiquette to help make sure you’re the perfect guest.
Thanksgiving 2021: Simple Ways to Show Appreciation
For many of us, Thanksgiving 2021 is the first time we will be together with our friends and family since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Here are some simple things we can all do to show our appreciation for the special people in our life.
National Business Etiquette Week 2021: Top 5 Tips for New Grads
National Business Etiquette Week was established in 2007 to highlight the importance of proper etiquette. In this post, we provide the top 5 business etiquette tips for college graduates.
Bring Your Manners to Work Day - September 3, 2021
The first Friday in September is "Bring Your Manners to Work Day" and is a reminder of the importance of treating people with courtesy and respect. Although "Bring Your Manners To Work Day" is just one day of the year, use the day as a reminder of the importance of good manners every day of the year, and you may well find good manners help to open the doors to new opportunities and professional relationships.
Bring Your Manners to Work Day: How to Be Relevant Across Generational Cohorts
This blog post from PSOW graduate Jackie Dudley -- written as part of "Bring Your Manners to Work Day" -- provides insights into ways to work and communicate effectively in multi-generational business environments.
National Protocol Officer Week - Graduate Profile: Jennifer Daniel
Distinguished alumna Jennifer Daniel graduated from both PSOW courses: Intercultural Etiquette and Protocol Trainer (class of 2001), as well as the inaugural online Protocol Officer Training program (class of 2020). As a protocol and etiquette consultant, Jennifer shares her experience pivoting her business during the pandemic to adapt, survive, and thrive. The graduate profile series is part of National Protocol Officer Week - March 21-27, 2021.