She’s dead … Incredulous, you are speechless. Your whole body is trembling. Chills are run down your spine. Although you knew she was ill and even if you were not close to her, it’s still a shock. From near or far, expected or unexpected, you are never ready for the fog of death. As November […]
I’ve got a little dining etiquette quiz for you: 1) Is your bread plate on the right or the left? 2) Which fork should you use for the starter? 3) Is your water glass on the left or the right? Let’s eat! Whether you’re the host or the guest, knowing dining etiquette is a sure-fire […]
Like you, your office projects an image. The majority of employees judge the state of their colleagues’ offices in terms of their efficiency and their ability to do their work. What does your workspace say about you? Does it look inviting and trustworthy? Then what about your credibility; could it be harmed by the state […]
You were shocked by George Floyd’s death. The scene of the black American begging the policeman who had his knee on his neck “I can’t breathe” haunts you. You don’t tolerate discrimination. You want justice. You’re a pacifist. You know that silence is not the answer. Silence in the face of discrimination is more contagious […]
My boss is usually late, then texts and tweets during our one-on-one meetings. Is there anything I can do to get her attention on me? *** Your boss could be perceived, by some of us, as displaying rude behaviour. To her, and many of her peers though, she could simply be one of those high […]
“Click, click, click”, everybody clicks. You, your boss, your colleagues, your customers, everyone is typing on their keyboards. According to a Carleton University study, the average Canadian employee spends one third of his time writing or replying to 121 emails a day, spending 11.7 hours per week. With nearly a third of your day spent […]
Everyone knows that one should never talk about politics, and especially not here! All the advice you have heard and read on the art of conversation is very clear: never talk politics in public, especially not at work. But, as you read this post, down the hall, in front of a water cooler somewhere in […]
The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also the most stressful time of the year, if you are hosting. As the daughter of the forever hostess with the mostest and as a certified etiquette and protocol expert, my best advice for a stress-free party is a 3, […]
I am writing in anticipation of charity donation season in our office. I am a mid-level manager in a very dynamic work environment. Quite a few of my colleagues are eager volunteers. They run, they bake goods, and they organize galas. Their children skate, sing, and dance for causes too. There is also their school, […]
After more than a year in telework mode, the darkness is rising and giving way to light on its challenges and consequences. To help employees continue to be productive while maintaining a healthy balance between professionalism at work and harmony within her family, Etiquette Expert Julie Blais Comeau presents solutions to: 1) control the increase […]
The shower being an exclusive activity for women and celebrated in the afternoon, Afternoon Tea is the perfect theme to inspire you from the menu to your outfit. As an etiquette specialist, I will guide you on all the traditions and trends. ORIGINS The origins of Afternoon Tea date back to the 1840s. Around 4 pm, […]
As a manager, your responsibilities are likely to include planning, preparing as well as an active participation in the recruitment process and the selection of candidates. Once hired, it’s also up to you to engage, inspire and motivate new recruits as well as veterans alike. Here are four verbs to help you be the manager […]
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I’m Julie Blais Comeau, Canada’s bilingual etiquette specialist. My mission is simple: to give you the know-how to shine positively at work and in the community.
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