To ensure you always present your sharpest virtual image to your colleagues and associates, here are some helpful tips to remember the next time you go live from your living room:

Reminder there are rules of protocol to follow when displaying the flag to show the honor and respect it deserves.

July is Cell Phone Courtesy Month. By using good manners and etiquette, you can become a true patriot of protocol as you communicate on your mobile devices this and every month.

Candace Johnson has earned the top spot in our recent musically-themed contest to celebrate National Business Etiquette Week with her winning entry—an etiquette-inspired rendition of the current hit “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus.

With National Handshake Day being celebrated June 27, brush up on the protocol and etiquette of a good handshake so you will know how to properly extend your hand in any social or business situation.

When it comes to social media, most of us know there is a distinct defining line between our personal and professional profiles. While it may be perfectly acceptable to post a funny “face swap” video of you and your toddler, putting that same video on your LinkedIn profile might lead people to question your professionalism. But to help you keep your business (and sometimes personal) profiles on-brand professionally, here are some essential rules to follow:

In honor of National Business Etiquette Week (NBEW), we wanted to take this opportunity to provide a better understanding of our graduates and the amazing things they are doing! Jeannie Vaage is a 2013 graduate of PSOW. Here's what she shared with us!

During National Business Etiquette Week, we are putting a tuneful twist to this year’s celebration with our theme of Business Etiquette: The Soundtrack—with musical reminders of some of the most important business etiquette tips every professional should know.

In honor of National Business Etiquette Week (NBEW), we wanted to take this opportunity to provide a better understanding of our graduates and the amazing things they are doing! Liz Bryant is a 2018 graduate of PSOW. Here's what she shared with us!

In honor of National Business Etiquette Week (NBEW), we wanted to take this opportunity to provide a better understanding of our graduates and the amazing things they are doing! Omar Alvarez is a 2017 graduate of PSOW. Here's what he shared with us!

In honor of National Business Etiquette Week (NBEW), we wanted to take this opportunity to provide a better understanding of our graduates and the amazing things they are doing! Stayce Wagner is a 2011 graduate of PSOW. Here's what she shared with us!

As we make final preparations for this year’s National Business Etiquette Week, we checked in with Madelyn Ridgeway—an event planner from Waterloo, IA—and winner of last year’s NBEW Contest where we asked entrants to explain why they would like to be the next Business Etiquette Superstar. Today, Madelyn updates us on what she learned with her recent PSOW experience, how she benefited from the training and how she plans to be a “bright light” superstar in promoting etiquette.

The Protocol School of Washington Presents its 13th Annual National Business Etiquette Week with a tuneful twist

In preparation for National Business Etiquette Week, we learned a little bit more about PSOW president and owner, Pamela Eyring

We want to remind dog owners everywhere that April is officially Active Dog Month—a time to get moving with your four-legged friend so you can both benefit from physical activity in the great outdoors. We have some friendly Pet Etiquette Tips that will give you and your pet a new “leash” on life…

After submitting two entries in prior contest years, the third time proved to be magic for Jennifer Laurence, the winner of our Magic of Protocol Contest in honor of National Protocol Officer Week. Learn more about Jennifer’s winning entry and about her unique experiences in protocol as an estate manager consultant and owner of www.luxurylifestylelogistics.com.

As we once again celebrate National Protocol Officers Week (March 24-March 30) we talk with Duja Muhanna, the winner of last year’s PSOW contest. Duja reflects on the complimentary protocol training she received and discusses the important role protocol continues to play in today’s world.

From Harry Houdini to David Copperfield, magicians have fascinated generations of audiences throughout time with their ability to create illusions, use sleight of hand and pull off many a trick to make mysterious and mind-boggling marvels. Here at The Protocol School of Washington, we also believe in magic, especially when it comes to protocol professionals who work behind the scenes to properly plan and orchestrate VIP visits, ceremonies, meetings and special events on local, regional and international stages. So, what makes protocol professionals so magical? Just follow along (and pay no attention to the man —or woman—behind the curtain)!

In celebration of The Protocol School of Washington’s 30th anniversary, we are hosting the 2019 Global Education Summit, August 21-24, 2019 at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. This special event provides one of the most exciting educational summits of its kind with a diverse program of educational sessions and presentations by accomplished industry experts focusing on the most important aspects of global diplomacy. Whether or not you are a graduate of our School, this is an incredible opportunity to meet, learn and network with others inspired to create professional relationships through cultural understanding, communication and respect!

The first month of the new year is full of new resolutions, new meal plans and more new gym membership purchases than probably any other time of the year. The beginning of the year is the time so many people attend a fitness facility for the first time or maybe, restarting last year’s resolution! We thought it was also a good time to start another resolution that might make keeping a fitness routine a bit easier—following good gym etiquette rules.