One of my favorite parts of teaching business dining etiquette is the questions. I recently had the opportunity to teach a group of dental students preparing for job interviews, networking events, and the business meals that come with moving from student to professional. We covered everything from place settings to tipping, but as always, the questions made the class. My biggest piece of advice is to treat every meal as an opportunity to connect. Knowing a few etiquette basics will make it...

Good first impressions are usually a lot less about having the perfect elevator pitch and more about having genuine curiosity and the ability to listen. The little things people notice right away are often surprisingly simple, and thankfully, most of them can be practiced. So before your next networking event, wedding reception, or company retreat, take a little time to think about how you manage these small but important habits. A woman shaking hands at a networking event. Carry yourself...

Money conversations make lots of us nervous. We will talk about our relationships, our careers, and even our health before we willingly open up about our bank accounts. But in the real world, these conversations are bound to come up. That is why it is important to have a plan before the bill arrives, your next group trip begins, or you chat with that nosy neighbor. Here are five common situations and some graceful ways to navigate them with your manners and boundaries intact. Splitting the...