Social Etiquette and Good Manners/Expert Profile

Cynthia Lett

U.S.
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Expertise

Proper manners with friends,family,colleagues,neighbors and everyone else you know.

Experience in the area

I have been an etiquette expert teaching and consulting on the subject worldwide since 1983. I started and run the International Society of Protocol & Etiquette Professionals and am considered a leader in the field. I edited "Etiquette for Dummies" and have recently written "Lett's Talk - Everyday Etiquette Dilemmas and What to Do about Them". I taught the Business Protocol class to Master's level students at the George Washington University, Washington, DC. Chief of Protocol for MCI Telecommunications.

Organizations

International Society of Protocol & Etiquette Professionals, ASTD, PCMA, National Speakers Association

Publications

I have been quoted over 700 times in the past 5 years worldwide. Publications include Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Washington Times, NY Times, Washington Business Journal, USA Today, Associated Press, London Times, Newsweek Japan edition, Newsweek US edition and many many more.

Education/Credentials

I am a Certified Etiquette Professional (CEP) and Certified Protocol Professional (CPP) earned by examination through ISPEP. I have a Master's degree in hospitality law and undergrad degrees in Restaurant & Hotel Management and Public Relations/Interpersonal Communications from Purdue University.

Awards and Honors

Who's Who Worldwide,Who's Who of American Women, Distinguished Darden Professor (Purdue University).

Past/Present Clients

World Bank, United Nations,US Dept. of State, US. Dept. of the Army, Pentagon, Barclays Global Investors,Accenture,AT&T,Bank of America,American Association of Clinical Pharmacies,Ritz Carlton Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Marriott Hotels,Starwood Hotels,and many more.

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Adele11/18/0910101010Thanks for your quick answer!
Kathy11/17/0910101010 
Brenda Emery11/13/0910101010 
Sarah11/13/09101010Clear, helpful answer. Thank you!
anonymous woman11/09/0910101010What a wonderful and caring response. I .....

Recent Answers from Cynthia Lett

2009-11-21 Invitations:

Dear Halceon: I rarely see "at home" on an invitation - it is usually on a card included with wedding announcements indicating where the newlyweds will reside. It is also used to indicated a change of

2009-11-19 Dating:

Dear Moirin: Your sister should simply state that she keeps her personal life and her work life separate. That is the honest and direct way to neither accept nor reject the person himself and be able

2009-11-18 co worker bereavement:

Dear Elizabeth: You are not obligated to contribute to anything at the office if you don't want to. When someone asks what you are giving you can tell them, "I want to sign the sympathy card but I don't

2009-11-17 Surprise Birthday Party:

Dear Mary: While it is tacky to ask guests to pay for their food and beverage at an invited event, you are providing those things to your guests. If they want more, like alcohol, they have the choice

2009-11-15 adoption:

Dear Carrie: Yes, a gift is appropriate and it should be for the child. It is a welcome to their family gift and celebration. You don't need to spend more than $25 though you can spend what you like

 

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