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Updated 03/01/2026 Picture this: You're at a networking event and someone you've never met turns to you and says, "So, have you been to this event before?" You smile, you have something real to say, and the conversation takes off naturally. No awkward silences. No reaching for your phone. That is what small talk looks like when you are prepared for it, and it is a skill that everyone can learn. For early-career professionals navigating client events, recruiting dinners, team

It's official. Businesses are embracing the remote work model. According to experts, 40.7 million American professionals will be fully remote in the next five years. What does this mean for young professionals? This means that your online meeting etiquette needs to be flawless from day one because online meetings could be the primary—or only—face-to-face communication that you have with your boss and colleagues. But no pressure, right? :-) At Sencer Crane Etiquette, we show

'Tis the season! The holidays are around the corner. Are you struggling to find the perfect gift for your boss? Yes, your boss. In today’s modern business world, it’s possible to buy your boss a holiday gift without appearing desperate – or worse, if you consider a few tips.  At Spencer Crane Etiquette, we show the young professional how modern business etiquette can boost her confidence and give her an edge over the competition. Before deciding what to buy your boss, conside

Updated: 2/17/26 Quick Reference Question: When you're dining with your boss, client, or colleagues, who should pay the bill? Throughout your career, you'll attend business meals at everything from casual sandwich shops to high-end restaurants. Regardless of venue, here's what you need to know about one of the most common questions in business dining. "More business decisions occur over lunch and dinner than at any other time, yet no MBA courses are given on the subject." — P

Work meetings are a waste of time, right? If you nodded in agreement, please reconsider. Sure, meetings can be inconvenient, and if we’re honest, a little boring. But meetings can also be an opportunity to highlight your leadership abilities and demonstrate that you are a team player. In fact, mastering meeting etiquette can help you advance in your career. How is it done? In your early career years, being prepared and punctual is key. At Spencer Crane Etiquette, we show the

Are you tired of wasting money on your work attire? Would you like your business casual wardrobe to be more versatile? Do you wonder if your 9-to-5 outfit choices are work appropriate? Yes, the “what-do-I-wear-to-work” struggle is real, but there is a solution! The first step is to think about what your workwear choices say about you. Fashionista Rachel Zoe says, “Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” At the office, your style should say that you are a r