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Reflection Agency inspiration

 

There is no quest quite so rewarding as the exploration of ones inner space.

Reflection Agency inspiration

 

Creating Miracles requires only that one divest oneself of the bondage of reason and take advantage of ones ability to believe

Reflection Agency inspiration

Using what you learn makes you infinitely smarter

than the genius who does nothing.

Reflection Agency quote of the week

To the one who holds my heart~

 I've fallen in love many times....always with you.

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Reflection Agency qoute of the week

Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.

~ William Jennings Bryan 

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Reflection Agency etquette tip!

You requested it so here her it is!   Respect within the office shows your professionalism, it may feel as the people you work with are close friends and family since you may see them more than your family but always remember the office is your job and your workplace etiquette will reflect upon you come review time....  

Respect the privacy and the boundaries of your co-workers

Do not read their mail, email or office memos

Do not give unsolicited opinions, only when they ask

Always ask if it is a convenient time to talk with them

Be considerate

Return things you borrow

Clean up after yourself in the break room - including the microwave!

Wait your turn in conversation

Respect others faith or religion

Be on time

Be a team player

Keep your work space tidy

Reflection Agency etquette tip!

Here is a little tip!

Money Manners

tipping is a way thank people for providing a service for us, the average tip or gratuity, is between 15% and 20% before taxs. however if you feel you recived exceptional service tip away!

Fine dining restaurant:

Coat check - 2.00-3.00 

restrooms 1.00-2.00

musician - 1.00-5.00

valet parking 2.00-5.00

host does not require tip unless you frequent it often.

Buffets and cafeterias:

No tip required only tip for service person who brings you a beverage between 10% -15% and left on the table

Beauty Salons:

Hairdresser or barber - 15%-20%

manicurists -$2.00

Shampooist - $2.00

At a club or bar:

 Tip the bartender between 10% and 15% depending on the complication of your drink order.

Transportation: 

Cab or a limousine 10% to 15% of the fare.

Valet service a guideline is simply offering the attendant a 2.00-5.00 for the parking and retrieval of your car.

Skycaps offer a dollar per bag and up that amount if the bags are particularly heavy or large.

At a Hotel:

It is standard to leave the maid 2.00-5.00 for tidying your room. If you have additional needs such as more towels, soap, an extra toothbrush, etc. thank the maid with an additional dollar or two.

Bellhop  a gratuity of a dollar per bag, unless, once again, you have particularly large or heavy bags

Reflection Agency etiquette tip!

Keeping the crumbs off you lap in style

The Napkin. 

If at social gathering take the lead from your hostess of when to place the napkin in your lap

Napkins always are placed to the left of the plate

Leave your napkin folded in half with the fold against your body.

If you leave the table during the meal, place your napkin on your chair seat.

At end of the meal, place your napkin to the right of your plate. It does not need to be folded 

Reflection Agency etquette tip!

Table manners are still alive today!  The Absolute table manners DO's

Close your mouth while chewing

Sit up straight in your chair

Say only good things about the food or say nothing at all

Match your eating pace with that of others

Always sit according to the instructions of your hostess

Bon appetite!

Weekly etiquette tip!

Karol Lahrman

Manners and etiquette are the things that will make a person stand out in business, friendship and every day human inner actions. My children were raised showing Southern hospitality and its rules to society. Many grew up in a house hold where homemaking and manners were part of life and their are many who were not taught or guided in how manners and basic etiquette can set you apart. 

As my dear friend Ann Platz say's "Good manners is not a thing of the past, They are alive and well in considerate and loving people. Reflection Agency will be taking you on a journey in Ann Platz book "Social Graces" with manners, conversation and charm for today I hope you enjoy it!

Etiquette tip:

Fashionably on time: Standard rule is no earlier than and no more than fifteen minutes late than designated time,  anything after is a big faux pas & inconsiderate