Jacqueline Whitmore – America’s Foremost Business Etiquette Expert and Speaker https://etiquetteexpert.com/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:41:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://etiquetteexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-favicon_16x16-1-32x32.png Jacqueline Whitmore – America’s Foremost Business Etiquette Expert and Speaker https://etiquetteexpert.com/ 32 32 Virtual Meeting Etiquette: Six Ways to show Up with Confidence on Camera https://etiquetteexpert.com/virtual-meeting-etiquette-six-ways-to-show-up-with-confidence-on-camera/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:37:40 +0000 https://etiquetteexpert.com/?p=20062 According to research, approximately 40-50% of participants keep their cameras off during a virtual meeting. That’s shocking to me. In some organizations, particularly those with younger team members, that number climbs even higher.

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]]> Meeting Etiquette (Part II): How to Attend Meetings with Professional Presence https://etiquetteexpert.com/how-to-attend-meetings-with-professional-presence/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:28:34 +0000 https://etiquetteexpert.com/?p=18431 Here's something I want you to remember: if you're invited to a meeting, you're there for a purpose. Your opinion matters. The question isn't whether you should participate; it's how to do so with confidence and professionalism.

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]]> Meeting Etiquette (Part I): How to Lead Meetings That Build Confidence https://etiquetteexpert.com/how-to-lead-meetings-that-build-confidence/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:25:07 +0000 https://etiquetteexpert.com/?p=18425 I was recently honored to speak to a room of 425 veterans about business etiquette. Before my presentation, about a fourth of those attendees completed a survey asking: "What are your biggest challenges in business right now?"

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]]> The Power of Storytelling: How Sharing Your Truth Builds Confidence https://etiquetteexpert.com/the-power-of-storytelling-how-sharing-your-truth-builds-confidence/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:48:01 +0000 https://etiquetteexpert.com/?p=8632 I posted something vulnerable on social media recently. It was a personal story about my bout with cervical cancer many years ago. My finger hovered over the "share" button for several minutes. What if people judge me? What if this is too personal? What if no one cares?

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]]> 20 Ways to Be a Kinder Person in 2026 https://etiquetteexpert.com/20-ways-to-be-a-kinder-person-in-2026/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:49:05 +0000 https://etiquetteexpert.com/?p=5209 As we step into 2026, most of us aren’t craving bigger goals or busier schedules—we’re craving more humanity. After all, who wouldn’t welcome a little more grace in a world that often feels rushed, transactional, and noisy?

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]]> How to Navigate the Holiday Office Party with Confidence and Grace https://etiquetteexpert.com/how-to-navigate-the-holiday-office-party-with-confidence-and-grace/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:44:59 +0000 https://etiquetteexpert.com/?p=5199 For many professionals, these festive gatherings can trigger a familiar anxiety: How do I balance being social with staying professional?

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]]> An Etiquette Expert Answers Your Holiday Gift-Giving Questions https://etiquetteexpert.com/an-etiquette-expert-answers-your-holiday-gift-giving-questions/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:39:25 +0000 https://etiquetteexpert.com/?p=5192 Every year, I receive dozens of questions from professionals trying to navigate this tricky territory with grace and confidence. Here are the most common questions I hear, along with my guidance for handling each situation thoughtfully.

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]]> How to Make a Memorable First Impression https://etiquetteexpert.com/how-to-make-a-memorable-first-impression/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:24:00 +0000 https://etiquetteexpert.com/?p=4227 Why do we remember some people immediately while others fade away after the handshake ends?

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]]> From Dread to Opportunity: Mastering Social Confidence https://etiquetteexpert.com/from-dread-to-opportunity-mastering-social-confidence/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:18:11 +0000 https://etiquetteexpert.com/?p=3381 In my years as an etiquette expert, I've met countless accomplished professionals who excel in their fields yet experience genuine anxiety when facing social gatherings.

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]]> 7 Reasons You Are Afraid to be Successful https://etiquetteexpert.com/7-reasons-you-are-afraid-to-be-successful/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:13:41 +0000 https://etiquetteexpert.com/?p=3370 In my years coaching professionals across industries, I've encountered a fascinating paradox: many accomplished individuals unconsciously sabotage their own success.

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