Clise Etiquette

Not your grandmother’s etiquette

Hello and welcome to the Clise Etiquette blog, a place to discuss savvy and not so savvy decorum. Etiquette may sound like a stuffy or old fashioned topic, but it’s really just about making yourself and others more comfortable by being respectful, kind and professional.

I am a business etiquette consultant, columnist for the Puget Sound Business Journal and a radio show host for KSER, 90.7. I share etiquette and protocol tips, stories and techniques that you can use to feel more confident, at ease and successful in the workplace and socially.

I invite you to share your thoughts and questions on the situations in life that confuse you, anger you, give you pause or make you proud. Please feel free to let me know if there are topics you’d like me to discuss or hear more about. Some of my best posts come from questions or stories readers share with me.

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Tags >> Arden Clise, Business etiquette, Clise Etiquette, Protocol, writing

Author Arden
Date September 14, 2009
Trackback: Trackback-URL Topics Business etiquette, Protocol, Social etiquette

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The allure of gossip

I’ve been thinking about gossip lately.

The other day, I taught an etiquette class to a mom and her delightful eight year old daughter. One of the topics I covered was gossip. Continue reading “The allure of gossip” »

Tags >> conversation, gossip, inappropriate conversation, why gossip is bad

Author Arden
Date May 4, 2012
Trackback: Trackback-URL Topics Civility, Conversation, Networking etiquette, Professional image, Social etiquette

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Being vulnerable

I met a colleague, Lynn Baldwin-Rhoades, for coffee recently. She is the president of Power Chicks International, a wonderful online and in-person networking and resource organization for women.

Lynn is someone I know and like but didn’t know well. I felt like we both wanted a deeper connection with each other.

Continue reading “Being vulnerable” »

Tags >> "Never Eat Alone", being vulnerable, how to connect with others, introversion, introvert, Keith Ferrazi, Lynn Baldwin-Rhoades, perfectionism, perfectionist, Power Chicks International, public speaking tips

Author Arden
Date April 23, 2012
Trackback: Trackback-URL Topics Conversation, Networking etiquette, Public speaking, Sales, Sales etiquette

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The angst of attending events

Have you ever noticed that it is so much easier accepting invitations to events then attending the parties themselves? The invitation comes in and you’re honored your friend invited you, it sounds like a fun party, you don’t have plans that night, etc. But as the event approaches suddenly you start dreading attending. Continue reading “The angst of attending events” »

Tags >> attending events, benefit auctioneer, Eric David Auctions, hosting a party, parties, party etiquette, the importance of committments

Author Arden
Date March 20, 2012
Trackback: Trackback-URL Topics courtesy, Party etiquette, Social etiquette

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The power of words

My husband and I often go someplace warm and sunny in the winter to escape the gray rainy Seattle days for a bit. This year we decided to go to Costa Rica. Many of our friends have been and spoke highly of the country. Continue reading “The power of words” »

Tags >> Costa Rica, de nada, gracious language, mucho gusto, no worries, Ticans

Author Arden
Date March 14, 2012
Trackback: Trackback-URL Topics Civility, courtesy, Customer service

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2012 Academy Awards Musings

On the red carpet, actress Maya Rudolph shared her Oscar advice with Tim Gunn, “have good posture. Stand up straight, shoulders back.” Sage advice for anyone, whether posing in your Academy Awards finery or giving a presentation to clients. Good posture communicates confidence and makes you look more elegant and self-possessed. Continue reading “2012 Academy Awards Musings” »

Tags >> Academy Awards 2012, Billy Crystal, Cameron Diaz, Christopher Plummer, Edith Head, good posture, grace, Jennifer Lopez, Jonah Hill, Maya Rudolph, Oscars 2012, poise, Tim Gunn

Author Arden
Date February 27, 2012
Trackback: Trackback-URL Topics Attire, Civility, courtesy, Professional image, Social etiquette

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Are your emails getting read?

Email is both a blessing and a curse. The blessing is it has allowed us to communicate quicker and more conveniently. It also allows us to have a paper trail of our communications.

However, email is easily abused and misused. We are all inundated with hundreds of emails every day, so it’s important our emails reach the right people at the right time with the right message and in the right manner. Here are some tips for communicating more effectively by email.

Continue reading “Are your emails getting read?” »

Tags >> email dos and don'ts, email etiquette, email privacy, writing great emails

Author Arden
Date February 2, 2012
Trackback: Trackback-URL Topics Email etiquette

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A costly email mistake

I received an email from a doctor’s office where the sender put all of their patients’ email addresses in the “To” field rather than the “BCC” field. That meant every patient could see all of the other patients’ email addresses. Oy, let me count the ways that that is bad news. Continue reading “A costly email mistake” »

Tags >> email etiquette, HIPAA, privacy violation, using the BCC field

Author Arden
Date January 31, 2012
Trackback: Trackback-URL Topics Email etiquette

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