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		<title>Civility Checkpoint &#8211; Better or worse than before?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:34:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Where have all of the manners gone?  Wait, give me just a minute, I need to answer this call.  Okay, what were we talking about?  Oh yeah&#8230;&#8221;  Please answer the following questions:  Have you ever answered a cell phone call during the middle of a conversation with your child? Have you ever written a quick [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Character in the School Cafeteria</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:53:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember the school cafeteria?  A noisy, bustling community of diverse individuals all congregating in one room for one solid hour (similar to our girl friend meet ups at Starbucks).  It is the social hub for all types:  popular, athletic, smart and all other groups.  Hungry for more than just food, everyone gathers around this informational [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does &#8220;No gifts, please&#8221; REALLY mean no gifts?</title>
		<link>http://www.theprotocolinstitute.com/blog/2011/08/does-no-gifts-please-really-mean-no-gifts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:32:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q.   What are the basic elements that should be included on all invitations? Whether the invitation is to a casual BBQ or formal wedding, there are several elements of the invitations that should always be included:  1.  The name or names of the hosts – first and last names should be used 2.  The type [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Back-to-School Schedules don&#8217;t impact Cyberbullies</title>
		<link>http://www.theprotocolinstitute.com/blog/2011/07/back-to-school-schedules-dont-impact-cyberbullies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:47:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Soon it will be back-to-school time for parents and children across the country!  Parents will be diligently purchasing supplies while kids begin adjusting back to the weekly routine of classes.   And, although, natural Darwinism returns each year to the play ground, the threat of cyberbullies continues without ceasing for back-to-school schedules, summer vacations, holidays, or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Well Mannered Children Contribute to a Working Mom’s Success</title>
		<link>http://www.theprotocolinstitute.com/blog/2011/07/how-well-mannered-children-contribute-to-a-working-mom%e2%80%99s-success/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theprotocolinstitute.com/blog/2011/07/how-well-mannered-children-contribute-to-a-working-mom%e2%80%99s-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed that there is no “I” in “TEAM”?   As a working mom, you are a critical team member of not only your work group, but your family as well.  Additionally, you might even be on a school committee or volunteer for your daughter&#8217;s sports team.  The trick is to balance all of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Got kids? 10 Common Meet &amp; Greet Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:03:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[﻿ Meeting others in person politely&#8230;   Q:  I was always taught to say yes Ma&#8217;am or no Sir.  We teach our kids to do the same and to address adults by Mr. &#38; Mrs. in front of their last name.  Are we being too old-fashioned? A:  You are not being old-fashioned!  In fact, your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DeToxing The Teenage Brain On Social Media</title>
		<link>http://www.theprotocolinstitute.com/blog/2011/07/detoxing-the-teenage-brain-on-social-media/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theprotocolinstitute.com/blog/2011/07/detoxing-the-teenage-brain-on-social-media/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;DeToxing The Teenage Brain On Social Media:  What Smart Parents Do To Plug-In Limits on Getting Unplugged At Home.&#8221; Have you ever tried to have a serious conversation with your teenager while he or she was texting? Impossible, right? Should the house be burning down and your teen is in the middle of a video game, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>eCourses + etiquette = Does it really work?</title>
		<link>http://www.theprotocolinstitute.com/blog/2011/06/ecourses-etiquette-work/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theprotocolinstitute.com/blog/2011/06/ecourses-etiquette-work/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A New Resource for Manners and Etiquette Questions  1.  Do you receive a text from your son or daughter in the other room asking &#8220;What&#8217;s for dinner?&#8221;   2.  Do your kids get more excited about sending out Facebook friend requests than personally introducing themselves when meeting others (especially adults) at social events?   3.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Common Mistakes Job-seekers make on Social Media</title>
		<link>http://www.theprotocolinstitute.com/blog/2011/06/5-common-mistakes-job-seekers-social-media/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theprotocolinstitute.com/blog/2011/06/5-common-mistakes-job-seekers-social-media/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:17:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your social capital can be as important as your financial capital &#8211; in fact, it can greatly impact your financial situation when looking for a job.  To help you invest your social capital wisely, we have listed five social media mistakes to avoid: Too informal – Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are considered informal channels of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dining Out with Kids &#8211; Our Top 5 Tips!</title>
		<link>http://www.theprotocolinstitute.com/blog/2011/06/dining-kids-top-5-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theprotocolinstitute.com/blog/2011/06/dining-kids-top-5-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From McDonalds to the Four Seasons, dining out with your son or daughter can be a pleasurable experience.  It simply takes an investment of time, patience, planning, and practice.  The good news is that once you have made the investment, your child will have the confidence and finesse to dine with his or her friends, [...]]]></description>
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