Maria Brady's Blog – November 2009 Archive (2)

Sweaty palms, not remembering someone’s name, awkward silences...for many people, making an introduction can be one of the most uncomfortable aspects of etiquette.



When you are in an uncomfortable situation, and you lose your self-confidence, it’s reflected in your posture, facial expressions, and demeanor. To avoid feeling socially awkward, and to present a poised and polished image when making introductions, all you need to remember is precedence…the order in which people are… Continue

Sarasota wedding season is in full swing and every weekend brings guests from near and far to our beautiful city.



I was the planner for a beautiful destination wedding at the Powel Crosley Estate last weekend. Everyone, including the bride and her family, were from New York and the bride went to great lengths to insure that all guests felt special and were properly taken care of.



The behavior of some of the guests’ was so inappropriate...they are my inspiration for this… Continue