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Your Manners Matter Minute: This month’s theme is Communication Etiquette

Published Tuesday, August 10, 2010 2:56 PM

By Cindy Grosso
Summerville Journal Scene ®

Speaking well – part of good manners

Is speaking badly about someone, part of manners and etiquette?

I once spoke to a woman who told me she knew everything there is to know about etiquette and she could say it in one sentence….she said “I know that I can say anything I want to about anyone, as long as when I am done I say…bless her heart.”

I would like to suggest that your manners and your manner of speaking are related….remember what your mom always said, “If you can’t say anything nice”….well you know the rest.

It is continually amazing to me that those people who speak well of others, are also the ones spoken well of.

The Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette specializes in teaching confidence, helping people handle life's events and changes with style, savvy and polish. We offer seminars and consulting services in business etiquette, and medical office protocol. www.charlestonschoolofprotocol.com.

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