FAMILY HOLIDAYS SURVIVAL GUIDE

Just like most of us, your family is not nearly as perfect as George Bailey’s in It’s a wonderful life. It probably is closer to one of the three Modern Family families or that of the Griswolds’ in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. To avoid getting wrapped up in garlands and light up like a Christmas tree, here are solutions to […]

THE ABCs OF HOLIDAY PARTYING

It’s party time! “The happ, happiest season of all!” Maybe you’re hosting or maybe you’re “guesting”, regardless of your role, here is the alphabet’s twenty-six dos and don’ts for holiday party etiquett ASSIGNED SEATING Use and respect place card holders to prevent disagreements, identify food restrictions or facilitate conversations. The guest of honour sits to […]

HOLIDAY TIPPING TIPS

Sharing the holiday spirit with the people that make your life good can be a Sticky Situation. Here is a cheat sheet to make sure that everyone on your list gets recognized for their caring contributions. This annual tradition reflects regional customs. If you are new to a community talk to your friends, neighbours and colleagues. As my […]

NINE Q & A TO SHINE AT THE HOLIDAY OFFICE PARTY

Today’s holiday office parties are not that different than those of your parents’, with one small exception… In their heydays of afros, bell bottoms and disco balls dancing to Donna Summer or grooving to Stevie Wonder, if a colleague was a little tipsy and did something silly, at worst, there could be a Polaroid on […]

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