North Dakota State University

When out on business, whether at a cocktail party or meal, keep the rule, "All things in moderation."   Order something not too expensive.Do not reach for a second roll out of...

A finger bowl is a small, individual bowl of water placed before you on the table, usually before dessert. It may have a decorative flower or a slice of lemon floating in it. It may also have a doily...

Pete Leibman, Author of "I Got my Dream Job And So Can You!" and Founder of Dream Job Academy, discusses why students and recent bgrads must use the Career...

When starting a job in a new workplace, know that the first person who wants to be your best friend may not be.  Beware the office gossip who takes a personal interest in you, who is mining for...

Silly tricks like, "Pronounce your last name for me," just don't work.  The person might respond, "It's Smmiiiiitttthhh." When you forget someone's name, don't finesse, just...

If someone is eating lunch at his or her desk, do not loom and ask, "What's for lunch?"  Do not interrupt the person and try to do business. Give them some space.  Respect...

When you are finished with your soup, if there is a service plate underneath your soup bowl or cup, leave the soup spoon on this plate, to the right of the soup bowl or cup.  If there is no...