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  Afternoon Tea Etiquette Where there is a  day, there is  tea.  Tea is always a good idea whatever event  and time of the day is happening. Tea can be a picnic indoors or a party on table and best mingling and small talk time. A lot can happen on tea. Even before globalization, afternoon tea has made its way around the world. It is adopted in many countries to suit their local culture and now it is a popular event. Afternoon tea is a happy time around the world. British in origin, the mid-day meal after lunch consists of tea, light sandwiches, scones, bite-sized desserts and varieties of finger food. Lets discuss some  etiquette do’s and don’ts  so that  you enjoy your best in this dainty social event. The number one priority is to relax, unwind and enjoy this experience of luxury . And the next most important point is don't call it High tea. High tea isn’t the same thing as afternoon tea. Afternoon tea would often take place between 3 and 5 p.m...

  Business Etiquette  Want to set you and your business apart from the competition? An important factor is your business relationship and your people skills. The best way to improve your people skills is to practice business etiquette. Business etiquette is not meant to be strictly formal. It is really about being kind, considerate, empathetic and respectful . Practicing of right business etiquette at any networking event   can be one of the most effective ways to increase awareness of who you are and what you do, meet potential clients, and develop new business opportunities. The key to follow business etiquette   is to remember that it is not about how many cards you give out or what you are selling - but, more importantly, who is doing the selling. It is the person behind the product or service that people trust, admire, respect, and with whom they enjoy dealing. It is this rapport, this established relationship that truly makes a product or service interes...

  Business by Card Business cards are internationally recognized as a means of introduction and information exchange but in many cultures they are also seen as a representation of the individual. The basic etiquette rule is to present your card in the best manner in which you would present yourself. I t is not a piece of paper listing your contact information but it is a branding tool for you and your company . Business cards continue to be one of the most cost effective ways to market a business so present them in right manner. Keep the following points in mind: ·         Always carry sufficient quantity of cards with you to exchange with potential clients. Even on holidays, you are very likely to find many important contacts and business card exchanges take place in the most unlikely places. ·         You should give someone your card when you first meet them. This could be part of your initial introd...

  No doubt, WhatsApp is a powerful and convenient tool for formal, informal, professional, personal, social, chating,grouping,calling, texting, video calling etc. in short all types of online communication. It  provides all key feature for   clear and effective communication with some interesting multi media, fun and entertaining element. like everything else, there are a few etiquette rules one needs to follow for get the most out of whatsapp communication in a respectful and peaceful way. WhatsApp Etiquette are made to approach people and staying clear to about purpose and message.   WhatsApp and profile usage : The way you set your whatsapp profile give lots of information about you and give you ample opportunity to create a winning and everlasting impression. One can be judged with their WhatsApp profile setting and status. Your profile picture, tag line and status display a summary about you. Though there are some default settings, but it is always recommended t...

                                   Question and Answer on Image Makeover By Sarita Maheshwari Sharda (certified Image Consultant)   Q. When drinking a cup of tea, where should you keep the saucer (during a business and social meal)? When at the buffet hold the tea saucer in lap with the left hand while holding the tea cup with right. When at the table, place the saucer on the table . When not drinking from the tea cup, place it back into the saucer and hold it with your left hand. Only hold the saucer with a tea cup when at a standing reception.  Q. Which types of brushes are suitable for makeup? A . Makeup Brushes are available in two types of material- Natural and Synthetic. Natural brushes are better for dry products like blush and eyeshadow. Synthetic brushes are best suited for cream or liquid products like concealer or foundation because they soak up fewer products than natural ha...