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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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Recent Answers from Cynthia Lett

2009-11-07 50th birthday gift - money:

Dear Jean: What you give to your sister for her 50th birthday should be something that you think she will like and appreciate. That is the only requirement. The cost of the gift has no importance.

2009-11-06 salutations:

Dear Robin: The proper way to address an envelope for two people who are living together but not married is: The person you are closest to - Mr. Dick Jones The person you are not as close to - Ms

2009-11-04 40th b-day invites:

Dear Julie: I am sorry but it is never OK to ask people to pay for attending a function that they have been invited to. Let me suggest that you talk to a few of his friends and together agree that you

2009-11-03 Eating Fried Chicken:

Dear Dale: I have never been to a semi-formal affair where fried chicken was served, but if it is served, you would use a knife and fork. The only time you would pick it up with your fingers is if you

2009-11-02 birthday cards:

Dear Roxie: Great question! The nuance is lost after a week. A belated card can safely be sent up to two weeks after but after that, it reads as "I was just too busy to remember you." If you are ever

 

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