I am, as you know, such a huge fan of small talk; but sometimes small talk can be the culprit of derailed meetings. In my BST life (Before Small Talk) I sat through a highly anticipated meeting where a group of smart, savvy, stylish people were gathered to discuss something critical. I knew it was …
Fine Art of Small Talk
First Comes Love, Then Comes Small Talk: Debra Fine’s Wedding Series | Part 4
Do weddings make you cry? No, I don't mean welling up when the bride walks down the aisle; I mean REAL tears, the kind that happen when you are nervous about attending a wedding for any number of reasons? Perhaps you are guest without a plus one, or maybe you recently called off your own engagement. …
Please, Say Thank You. Is Common Courtesy Becoming Uncommon?
I cringe when I hear, “No problem!" in response to me saying “Thank you.” Actually, there is a problem and the problem is responding with “No problem.” When you say, "Thank you," the only response from me should be, "You are welcome" or "My pleasure." Sadly, even the days of "No problem" are …