Humanity: Raw & Unfiltered
Clubs are a lot of things: a place to socialize, relax or luncheon with friends; occasionally some are set up for business meetings (while others frown upon it). What clubs are not, however, are places to bring a date. Ever.
If you wonder what makes me an expert on dealing with rude people, I just want to point out that I am writing from a room with a magnificent view of the Eiffel tower. If that little nugget of subtlety is lost on you, then je ne sais quoi. That Read more
I know you have heard me say this time and again, but manners are not just for Christmas. They need to be second nature, not only brought out when a white table cloth and the silver service appear. With that in mind, let’s have a look at a few of Read more
I invited a male client out for a lunch to talk about business (I’m a woman) but the waiter gave him the bill, which he insisted on paying!! What should I have done? What a great lesson learned! It’s still possible to do some damage control by sending an apology Read more
If you were a professional athlete you’d have to train every day. If you were a concert cellist you’d have to practice for hours on end. So it stands to reason that if you want to dine with the best, you must fine tune your skills. I recommend doing this Read more
And now for a bit of seriousness. But it won’t last long, don’t worry. Illness. It can strike anyone anytime. It is one of life’s tests, and how one reacts to the news can often determine the prognosis. Fighting a battle against disease can be quite hard work in itself, Read more
“Should I tell my boss when his fly is undone?” Here is the short answer … No. No more than you would tell anyone they had parsley in their teeth, nor say “bless you” (or any variation thereof) after a sinus eruption, even if it makes it onto the Richter Read more
