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9 Ways to Be Certain You Won’t Embarrass Yourself at the Holiday Party
Be realistic, Business holiday parties have nothing to do with eat, drink or be merry.
Jacqueline Whitmore | Page 5
Author, Business Etiquette Expert and Founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach
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Jacqueline Whitmore is an etiquette expert and founder of the Protocol School of Palm Beach in Palm Beach, Fla. She is the author of Poised for Success: Mastering the Four Qualities That Distinguish Outstanding Professionals (St. Martin's Press, 2011) and Business Class: Etiquette Essentials for Success at Work (St. Martin's Press, 2005).
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