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Etiquette to Empathy
From Etiquette to Empathy This is a good news and the bad news tale. The bad news is that both good manners and empathy appear to be on...
Susie Barber
Mar 12, 20193 min read

Civility is the moral glue without which our society could come apart.
What Makes it More Difficult to Act Ethically? Many behaviours make it difficult to act ethically including pursuing one’s own interests...
Susie Barber
Feb 19, 20193 min read

Business etiquette in three Asian countries for the global professional.
International Business Etiquette – Asia Etiquette in Asia Business etiquette is concerned with socially acceptable ways of behaving...
Susie Barber
Feb 15, 20194 min read


How to walk in heels correctly
Heels aren’t easy. Let’s not pretend otherwise. You need training, and some surreptitious practice at home, I am somewhat of an...
Susie Barber
Feb 1, 20192 min read


Etiquette rules you probably never realised you're breaking.
Blog Author, Susie Wilson, Founder Susie Wilson Finishing School, Melbourne Australia You may know the basics of etiquette, but there are...
Susie Barber
Jan 20, 20192 min read

Modern life is filled with many befuddling moments when the proper codes of conduct remain unclear.
Is it discreet or treacherous to Bcc? Should you vape at work? Modern life is filled with many befuddling moments when the proper codes...
Susie Barber
Jan 6, 20192 min read


How to hold a wine glass correctly?
Holding a glass by the stem prevents smudging, and keeps the bulb free of fingerprints. Keeping the bulb fingerprint free means you can...
Susie Barber
Dec 19, 20182 min read


One on one-afternoon tea etiquette.
Welcome to the future Education | Knowledge | Etiquette | Society The word “etiquette” is often associated with the way it manifests in...
Susie Barber
Dec 19, 20181 min read

Manners In The Workplace
Simple manners in the workplace are not always noticed but bad manners certainly are. To get ahead and stay ahead simple courtesy can...
Susie Barber
Dec 7, 20183 min read

CHRISTMAS OFFICE PARTY ETIQUETTE TIPS with Susie Wilson.
With your office Christmas Party fast approaching I offer this simple etiquette guide to help navigate a social minefield. Susie Wilson,...
Susie Barber
Dec 1, 20181 min read

Before Your Work Christmas Party Remind Employees of Expected Standard of Behaviour.
Workplace policies Numerous workplace laws, including sexual harassment, OHS and discrimination laws still apply at work organised...
Susie Barber
Nov 30, 20182 min read


Leadership Qualities
Leaders are people who do the right thing; managers are people who do things right. – Professor Warren G. Bennis The word "leadership"...
Susie Barber
Oct 17, 20185 min read

Etiquette for Hospitality and Services
According to Wikipedia the hospitality industry is a broad category within the service industry which includes lodging, event planning,...
Susie Barber
Oct 4, 20186 min read

Successful women cannot lean in on a structure that cannot support their weight without their opport
How working women are kept from positions of influence and power is by now well-documented by scientists and journalists alike. While the...
Susie Barber
Sep 7, 20185 min read

Interactive Business Etiquette Having Good Manners In The Workplace.
Respectful behaviour. I believe good manners are still relevant and essential today. Sociologists say that human beings have developed...
Susie Barber
Sep 4, 20183 min read

For people to believe us, we must be believable
VERBAL, VOCAL, VISUAL (the 3 V’s) When you communicate face-to-face, people receive information through what you say verbally, how you...
Susie Barber
Sep 2, 20184 min read

SUSIE WILSON MODERN DAY ETIQUETTE & FINISHING EXPERT
SUSIE WILSON MODERN DAY ETIQUETTE & FINISHING EXPERT With origins dating back to London’s Victorian Age, founder and director of Susie...
Susie Barber
Sep 1, 20182 min read


Good Manners- Internet Manners.
Good Manners- Internet Manners By Susie Wilson Being kind, courteous, and inviting comes down to one thing: considering other’s...
Susie Barber
Aug 22, 20185 min read

Etiquette and Ethics Are A Growing Problem in the Workplace and in Society.
Do you think that manners and etiquette are lacking in today’s workplace? Are you observing a decline in ethics as well? You are not...
Susie Barber
Aug 20, 20183 min read


Employee Engagement Should Take Priority?
Why Should Improving Employee Engagement Take Priority? In recent years, employee engagement has emerged as a popular organisational...
Susie Barber
Aug 11, 20184 min read
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