“Soul is like a surname in this time and space matrix. It’s the ever loving, abiding, and continuous connection to your auspicious… — Deborah Bravandt Copy Share Image
“The elegance of etiquette is a timeless expression of class which transcends social status, demographics, educational level, and ethnicity. Good manners say… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Fear is the number one reason why people do not take action. The divine irony is that most of the fears we… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“And as is often the case, the people who would benefit the most from reading a book like this are the ones… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Seek to make others feel comfortable by demonstrating respect for their individual needs as well as their cultural norms. Your consideration and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is no mystery why nice people are well-liked and get along harmoniously with others. Being nice makes people feel emotionally safe,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As you seek new opportunities to make favorable first impressions, be ever aware of the subtle effect that physical positioning and distance/closeness… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, interview brave people and learn their secrets. Whom do you know that displays courage and confidence? Ask… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you are sitting behind a desk with a person on the other side, there is a barrier between you that becomes… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As our society has become more casual, the line between a person’s personal life and professional life has become blurred, especially with… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Take the initiative with deliberate steps to be a polite person: 1. Say please when you are making a request or asking… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Palm Reading 101 • Palm Up— Conveys openness, service, humility, and sympathy. • Palm Down—Demonstrates authority, superiority, and control. • Palm Vertical—Shows… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Stepping out and stepping up can be an intimidating experience, especially in social situations where the outcomes are unpredictable and uncertain. Have… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I remember hearing years ago about a centenarian being interviewed on her birthday. She was asked, “Throughout your life, you have witnessed… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Every one of us, at some time or another, has allowed fear to prevent us from living our best possible life. The… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Take the initiative with deliberate steps to be a polite person: 1. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. 2. Reciprocate… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, change your attitude toward failure. Many successful people will tell you that if you aren’t failing, you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, practice, practice, practice. Each time you test your bravery you grow your self-assurance and increase your comfort… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The Art of First Impressions for Positive Impact is based on the premise that when you become self-aware and learn how to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, reduce uncertainty by being prepared. As Zig Ziglar once said, “Success happens when opportunity meets preparation.” Preparing… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Become aware of the physical distance and spatial orientation that you experience while in the company of others. Being empathetic and sensitive… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Emotionally intelligent people have the capacity to understand and express their own emotions—you are in touch with your strengths and weaknesses and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To touch or not to touch . . . that is the question. Handshakes, hugs, and other touching all have their appropriate… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What is appropriate in one setting may be entirely inappropriate in another. How you behave at a football game is different than… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Action is the key to creating the changes needed to propel you toward your chosen outcomes and help you achieve your relationship… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“While good old-fashioned manners and etiquette have worked for centuries, new standards and expectations have come into play with the modern world.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Kindness is a powerful bridge builder which unifies teams, bonds friends, supports loved ones, and spreads goodwill. Tending to your bridges will… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Proxemics is the study of human use of space and the effects that population density has on behavior, social interaction, and communication.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Many hospitality companies follow the "5 and 10 Rule," whereby when a customer is within ten feet of the employee, they should… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, may the Force be with you. Whether you fortify yourself with a positive mental attitude, affirmations, faith… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, Do It Scared. Being scared is a precursor to bravery, otherwise, it wouldn’t be bravery, would it?… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, build upon your strengths and talents. What are you good at? What makes you feel confident and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, borrow courage. There is inspiration all around you in the form of people who are living your… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A man worth his salt will treat a lady like a lady and make the effort to be a gentleman. While independent… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What is easy for one person may be terrifying for another. Not all people have developed an unshakable confidence to kick butt… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Eye Contact. Direct eye contact is one of the best compliments you can give to another. You are subliminally telling them that… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is unimpressive to not hold a door open for the next person coming through. After a satisfying workout at my gym,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In the hit movie, “Pay It Forward,” a middle school child dreams of how he can change the world by being the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Hugging is quite an intimate contact. Considering the studies done on proxemics we looked at earlier; when you get within two feet… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Brian is a deeply compassionate man who was sad to learn that his work colleague, Tom, had lost his 17-year-old daughter to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
