Etiquette Tips & Quips Juanita Ecker’s Blog

By Juanita Ecker Due to the economy, a lot of companies seem to be swapping their holiday parties for a more informal group lunch, or are shutting down a few hours early and hosting potlucks in the office itself. But no matter what type of celebration your company has planned, it’s important to follow these [...]

By Juanita Ecker “Here you go, hon!” “Have a great weekend, sweetie!” These sentences may not be unusual coming from a close friend or loved one. But a business associate or total stranger? Now that’s a little close for comfort. Coming from the South, I’m used to hearing these homespun terms of endearment—sweetie, darling, etc.—from [...]

By Juanita Ecker As an image consultant and corporate trainer I’m often asked what qualities are of the utmost importance for success. My answer? Confidence. Let’s face it—your resume can be chock-full of achievements and impressive skills, but if you don’t have the confidence to back it up, you are most likely undermining your career. [...]

By Juanita Ecker The sports world got a big etiquette lesson this past weekend at the US Open, when superstar Serena Williams let her temper get the better of her during a semi-finals match against Kim Clijsters. Williams was fined $10,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and lost her match against Clijsters after repeatedly slamming her racket [...]