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"We must remember that some hand gestures which are commonly used and widely accepted in the U.S. might be considered rude or offensive in other countries. As always, I encourage you to be mindful of how and where you use certain gestures to assure you maintain your professionalism and positive impressions."
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"Sometimes it is better to refrain from engaging in conversation because making no impression is better than making a bad impression."
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Personal Development
"What is acceptable on a personal level is very different from what is acceptable on a business level. When we utilize touch well, we can elevate our presentation, demonstrate respect, and convey confidence. However, when we use touch poorly, it can be disastrous, personally and professionally."
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"He who observes etiquette but objects to lying is like someone who dresses fashionably but wears no vest."
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Personal Development
"Seek to make others feel comfortable by demonstrating respect for their individual needs as well as their cultural norms. Your consideration and heightened awareness will guide you well-and help you make a great first impression."
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Personal Development
"It is better to be polite than rude."
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Personal Development
"Dining with the King; your attire, attitude and mentality must change."
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Personal Development
"Your handshake has the power to reveal your strength of character, make a promise, demonstrate your level of respect, exercise your etiquette, and represent your business acumen. Learning how to do it well will take you far in life and in business."
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"Considerations & Exceptions for Impressive Handshakes Be mindful of a person's age; be tender with arthritic hands. In that case, a loose and gentler handshake is a gesture of sensitivity and compassion. Show interest; even if your right hand is full, offer your left hand. Demonstrate respect when you are caught in an introduction while seated; try to stand. Be instinctive about when to allow the length of your handshake to linger to express unity, connection, or sympathy."
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Personal Development
"Keep your opinion to yourself unless it's asked for."
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"People marry for a variety of reasons and with varying results. But to marry for love is to invite inevitable tragedy."
Love
"Patriotism is the religion of hell."
Patriotism
"There is not any memory with less satisfaction than the memory of some temptation we resisted."
Memory
"While it is well enough to leave footprints on the sands of time, it is even more important to make sure they point in a commendable direction."
Time
"Poetry is man's rebellion against being what he is."
Poetry
"No lady is ever a gentleman."
Etiquette
"Yet creeds mean very little, Coth answered the dark god, still speaking almost gently. The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true."
God
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