Inside the Silicon Valley etiquette class teaching founders charisma, couture, and caviar confidence

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Young tech founders look on as a model from Wilkes Bashford takes to the catwalk, demonstrating an outfit suitable for a presentation.

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7 mistakes you should never make on a first date, according to etiquette experts

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A man and woman smile at each other while sitting at a table in a restaurant.
According to etiquette experts, there are a few things you should never do on a first date.

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6 mistakes you should never make on a cruise ship, according to etiquette experts

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Woman looking off across the water at a cruise ship, wearing a backpack and hat.
Etiquette experts advise against making a few common mistakes on cruises.

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5 mistakes people make when talking about money with loved ones, according to an etiquette expert

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Miniature figurines of a man and woman sitting on a pile of coins.
According to an etiquette expert, there are some common mistakes people make when talking about money with loved ones.

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Etiquette experts share the 6 times you should write a thank-you note — and the 2 times you can skip

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Etiquette experts weighed in on when you should write thank-you notes.

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4 mistakes to stop making on a plane, according to an etiquette coach

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People sitting on rows of seats on a plane, with one person reaching their hand up to call for a flight attendant.
There are several things passengers should avoid doing on a plane.

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My friend's getting married on a Thursday. A bunch of guests are annoyed, but I think it's pretty smart.

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Hands holding champagne glasses, cheersing
I'm glad my friends could save money with a Thursday wedding and don't mind taking time off since I've been given 11 months' notice.

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8 simple things you can do at the office every day to build good relationships with your boss and coworkers

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Two coworkers working together at desk looking at computer.
A few simple actions each day can go a long way towards building and maintaining good working relationships with your colleagues.

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4 mistakes you should never make at the grocery store, according to an etiquette expert

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A woman pushes a shopping cart and pulls items off a shelf in a grocery store.
According to an etiquette expert, there are a few things you shouldn't do at the grocery store.

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4 mistakes you should never make when hosting for the holidays, according to etiquette experts

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A woman lighting candles on a table decorated for Christas.
There are a few mistakes that should be avoided when hosting for the holidays.

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