Poised for Success by Jacqueline Whitmore

27 May

Barbara Walters Interviews Lady Gaga on 20/20

Ever since I attended my first Lady Gaga concert in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, last month, I have been impressed with her immense talent, authenticity, and unique ability to connect with people, of every age. Behind the make-up and outrageous costumes, there is a woman with a big heart. I admire her for using her platform to raise awareness and funding for AIDS research, especially for young women. I also love the fact that she is devoted to her family and that her mother attends all of her concerts. Here is Lady Gaga’s interview with Barbara Walters a couple of years ago.

May 27, 2011 | Filed Under Inspiration | Leave a Comment 

Obama Makes Etiquette Blunder As He Toasts the Queen

President Obama’s inexperience with royalty played out on the international stage on Tuesday as he made a breach of royalty protocol during the State Dinner at Buckingham Palace. Notice as he continues to toast Queen Elizabeth II as “God Save the Queen” (England’s National Anthem) plays in the background. To make matters worst, he forgets to drink after making his toast.

Royal Etiquette & Protocol Tips:
1. Do not pick up your glass before the Queen.
2. Do not talk over the orchestra.
3. Do not talk over the orchestra when playing “God Save the Queen,” (National Anthem).
4. The person who proposes the toast should drink. The person being toasted should not drink to himself or herself.

May 26, 2011 | Filed Under International Etiquette, Royalty Etiquette, Royalty Etiquette, Toasting Etiquette | 4 Comments 

Amtrak Boots Woman for Violating Cell Phone Etiquette

Some people, unfortunately, leave their cell phone manners at home. Watch what can happen if you talk too loudly on a cell phone while traveling on an Amtrak train.

What annoys you most about rude cell phone users? Please add your comment below. In the meantime, click here to read about National Cell Phone Courtesy Month and learn how to become a more courteous cell phone user.

May 17, 2011 | Filed Under Cellphone Courtesy Month, Cellphone Etiquette | Leave a Comment 

How To Make A Stranger Smile

Don’t wait for people to smile. Show them how. Let your guard down. Talk to someone you don’t know straight from your heart. Compliment them. Don’t anticipate awkwardness. Just be you in that beautiful way only you know and give them the chance to smile and connect with you. Remember, your best friend was once a stranger too.

Here are ten more ways to make a stranger smile.

1. Smile often.
2. Hold a door open for someone.
3. Pay for the person in line behind you.
4. Send a handwritten thank-you note to someone who assisted you with something.
5. Clean out all your old clothes and donate them to someone in need.
6. Give a compliment about a waiter, waitress, sales clerk, cashier, etc. to his or her manager.
7. Compliment a stranger’s appearance. Flatter them.
8. Leave encouraging post-it notes in library books and other random places.
9. Help an elderly person carry something.
10. Send flowers to someone anonymously.

To read 78 more ways to make a stranger smile, visit Marc and Angel Hack’s blog.

May 9, 2011 | Filed Under Inspiration, Random Acts of Kindness | Leave a Comment 

Free Hugs in Sondrio, Italy

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‘m continuously searching for new, interesting and joyful video clips. I hope you enjoy this month’s feature: Free Hugs in Sondrio, Italy!

May 6, 2011 | Filed Under Inspiration | 3 Comments