Interview for Writer Melina Bee: Who is the Etiquette Professional Rebecca Black and What Does She Know?
I have updated this decade-old in-depth interview that focused on me as a professional, etiquette, manners, and societal expectations in general. At the time, I was presenting workshops and private sessions—well before I retired. Amazingly, not much has changed in the etiquette world. One huge exception, and disappointment, is how a faction of our society appears oblivious to how their actions affect others. This is a step backward. Still, I believe we will recover as we have in the past. It’s up to all of us to ensure it happens soon. Please read on. How did you begin and develop your career as an etiquette professional and consultant? Originally, I created my first etiquette course for the classroom. I'm a teacher. It was quite a hit with the children, their parents, and other teachers in the school. So, when I decided to retire early from the classroom in 1994, I decided to teach etiquette. I didn't begi...