Tiffany Nielsen

Dining Etiquette, Business Etiquette and Children's Workshop

What Happened to Tiffany?

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This past week I received a phone call from a friend and loyal Premier Etiquette fan. She expressed how excited she was to see my recent email announcing our upcoming communication and etiquette skills class. I always get a warm feeling knowing people do read my emails. Don’t you?

She then told me that in the midst of reading my email, her excitement turned to puzzlement. She said to herself, “What? That’s it? One class announcement? No etiquette tips? No Fall fashion preview? Oh no, what happened to Tiffany? I’d better call her.”

I couldn’t have a better friend looking out for my best interests. We should all be so diligent as to find out what might be happening with a friend when something doesn’t seem right. She trusted her instincts and called me. I’m choosing to share this with you because perhaps you also have wondered, “What happened to Tiffany?” or “That’s it?” when you opened my last email. Let me explain.

This won’t come easy to me since I’ve been schooled to leave personal business at the company door. Rather, stick to positive subjects when sharing out-of-office happenings with business associates and clients. Nevertheless, here we go.

I don’t get by on luck. I achieve success through the help of a very strong, loyal team who has my back. We, the team, see ourselves as well armed soldiers fighting for the common good: stellar etiquette practices by all! When I found out that Charlene Nielsen, my Premier Etiquette In-House Editor, also known as my wonderful mother-in-law, was diagnosed with stage 4 small cell lung cancer in May, we all put on the brakes to help her.

Premier Etiquette Editor and Mommy-in-Law

Chasing doctors and appointments became our first and foremost task. Poise and persistence ruled as others were dropping the ball and prolonging her treatment plan. At last, chemotherapy was put into action and she finished her first round last week. It took us over two months to make the reality of treatment possible; it has been a grueling and frustrating experience. At the same time, we were blessed to witness her tenacious spirit rise again.  Some of you have had the opportunity to meet Charlene at events where I have spoken. You know her spirit and you can count on the fact that she remembers you!

So, now you know where I, Tiffany, have been. I haven’t given up on my work to rid the world of bad manners, nor have I stopped sprinkling etiquette dust on those who want the positive power of etiquette in business and elsewhere. I’ve simply been lending my heart and dedication to a much deserving loyal subject.

Thank you for your patience and assumed appreciation for our journey here at Premier Etiquette. On the bright side, the power of positive thinking has us all on the right track. I’m pretty sure every one of you reading my letter has been touched by cancer. The fight to beat it is unreal, cumbersome and it takes a team to battle it out. So, if a little bit of time passes and you haven’t heard from me, have faith that I’m here for you too and I will soon surface again. If I don’t, for heaven’s sake, call me!

Your Loyal Etiquette Soldier,

Tiffany

Thanksgiving Etiquette: Tips for Holiday Planning

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Thanksgiving Etiquette
Etiquette Tips for Holiday Planning

Whether this is your first or 50th year for hosting a Thanksgiving gathering, it’s a big deal! There’s the guest list and menu to plan, cleaning to be done and considerations of etiquette and manners to make the day enjoyable for everyone. Here are a few tips to celebrate this memorable American tradition with class.

Invitations If you are the host, consider assembling your invite list by the end of this week to establish a “head count.”  The Emily Post Institute suggests we begin inviting guests from two months to two weeks prior to Thanksgiving Day.   Basically, you want to give people plenty of time to make travel plans and provide enough time for you to get going on grocery shopping. Hit the sales, grab your coupons and plan on a few guests sticking around the following day for leftover turkey sandwiches.

RSVP Although a host or hostess may give you an RSVP deadline, consider responding as soon as the invitation is extended.  If you received a “family” invitation, let the host know how many of you can come. Uninvited guests, although welcomed gracefully by a good host, can’t be planned for if not anticipated. Not responding is a giant etiquette faux pas, and one many of us remember for a long time.

Offer to Contribute Once you’ve been invited, you may want to think about contributing something to the meal. Wine, pies, breads, etc… simply ask, “Is there anything you would like me to bring? This is an important lesson to teach our kids. I mastered making homemade pumpkin pies in college because my mom made me (in a roundabout way). She taught me to ask the hosts how I could contribute. Since pie was always requested, I made pie (I couldn’t afford Marie Callender’s).

Order/Pick Up the Meat: I don’t know about you, but menu planning is huge in our house because it’s the food and the company that brings us to the table. Follow “good common sense protocol” and order that bird a.s.a.p. (or beef, which ever you prefer). Last Easter I called the butcher for a leg of lamb Easter week and they were out (dah, Tiffany!). Turkey isn’t hard to find, but testing your luck with 20 people sitting at your table without any sign of delivery on the traditional meat serving they’ve been waiting for all year isn’t something I advise.

Have fun planning and contributing to a beautiful American tradition!

Free! The Power of Civility Tele-Summit

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I am celebrating and you are invited to my free virtual book launch tele-summit.

I am thrilled to announce I am a co-author in an innovative new book entitled, The Power of Civility. This is an incredible resource to support you in finding out what civility really means, as well as incorporating civility best practices into your work and life.

To celebrate the release of this new book, myself and the other co-authors are hosting a free Power of Civility Virtual Book Launch Tele-Summit.

This free six-week tele-summit will serve as an incredible opportunity for you to take yourself on an amazing journey of self-discovery, where you can gain great insight and be challenged to think about your personal standards, accountability and values.

Real Tools and Guidelines to Boost Your Confidence and Poise!

Each co-author will be interviewed on her book topic. I will be presenting on my chapter, Stand Out—Don’t Stick Out.

Everyone can use a civility boost. We can all benefit from learning the secrets of achieving significant personal and professional success through civility. Won’t you join us? 

Click here to find out more

I’m excited, we are excited about this great book, The Power of Civility! I hope you will celebrate with us by joining us for our virtual book launch tele-summit.

National Etiquette Week Starts this May

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Prepare yourself to celebrate National Etiquette Week, May 9-13!  In case you consider this stuff and nonsense, out of date, hardly worth the effort -imagine this:  in America today, there’s a population of people out there not yet familiar with the works of Emily Post or Amy Vanderbilt, let alone modern etiquette experts like me!  Although I admit I don’t know every famous influential person who has made a significant impact on American culture, it seems to me everyone ought to at least know Emily Post’s name.

Emily Post

Tiffany Teams With Experts to Launch Incredible Business!

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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tiffany Nielsen, Co Author of the book Incredible BusinessJust released: Incredible Business, the first book co-authored by local entrepreneur Tiffany Nielsen, founder of Premier Etiquette and The Etiquette Ambassador© Youth Program.

Exeter, CA – Tiffany Nielsen provides the tools that create true class acts in today’s business climate. In addition, twenty other experts in Incredible Business share best practices, powerful information and proven strategies to help your business grow and prosper. Whether you are starting a new business, are intrigued by the possibilities of becoming your own boss, or want to enrich yourself in contemporary business practices, Incredible Business can help guide you and others you know to reaching professional achievements.

Business success is the result of more than talent, commitment and hard work. What keeps the customers coming is the positive impression you make on current and prospective clients; how productively and effectively you run day-to-day operations and how well you deliver stellar customer service.

And now you have it, from Thrive Publishing, powerful accelerators for your business success. In the hot new book, Incredible Business, you will find 21 insightful American business guides offering advice gathered through decades of experience as entrepreneurs and small business owners. “No matter where you are in your own life, you are presented with endless opportunities to build rapport and trust with people from many cultures, industries and experiences,” says Nielsen, pointing out opportunities to stand out as a force for impacting positive business. Ever-changing economic factors make maintaining business relationships increasingly more competitive. Rising above it all requires cultivating your own reputable class act image. “It all starts with you,” Nielsen emphasizes.

As a former employee of large corporations such as Dole North America, Nielsen sees savvy business etiquette know-how as necessary to succeed professionally and personally. “It’s a matter of discipline,” according to Tiffany. “For example, you either dress for your career and the one you want, or you don’t. You choose to serve others first or you don’t. You elect to be socially sensible during business events or chance being everyone’s joke on the internet tomorrow. It’s a choice. Incredible Business will help you assure that your true class act outweighs the competition.” Even small changes can transform and uplift.

Incredible Business can take the seed of an idea for your business and grow it into a healthy, robust enterprise. Whether you are an experienced business owner or are just getting started, Incredible Business will help you:

  • Enhance your image and business practices
  • Make your vision a reality
  • Use social networking sites to make key connections that reach new markets and expand your customer base
  • Focus resources on tasks with the greatest payback to improve your bottom line
  • Communicate more effectively and turn prospects into customers
  • Market your products and services more profitably Take the cue from economic experts: buying local makes a positive impact on your own business climate.

Support the success of local authors, businesses and charities with every purchase and donation you make this holiday season. Incredible Business is available for $24.00. Autographed copies can be purchased in Exeter at Nielsen & Associates Insurance, Tricia Kirksey Realty, The Book Garden and direct from Tiffany by calling her at (559)280-9859 or by visiting her website at www.tiffanynielsen.com/store. For more information on Incredible Business, please visit tiffanynielsen.com or email Tiffany at tiffany@tiffanynielsen.com

Advance notice: The Power of Civility (2011) the next book co-authored by Tiffany Nielsen, founder of Premier Etiquette, located in Exeter, CA. Meanwhile, you can further tap her services now as a conference speaker and etiquette and civility trainer available onsite, in tele-seminars and through private coaching. For more information, phone her at (559)280-9859 or send an e-mail to tiffany@tiffanynielsen.com. To subscribe to her etiquette and civility blog, go to www.tiffanynielsen.com/blog. Be her friend on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etiquettelady

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