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Houseguest Etiquette: Do’s & Don’ts for Spring & Summer

Houseguest Etiquette Do's and Don'ts

Spring and summer’s arrival means you are likely expecting houseguests or packing a suitcase of your own. Sharing houseguest etiquette do’s and don’ts with Katie Orth and Dave Froelich at FOX 7 Austin.

Galentine’s Day Etiquette Quiz

Galentines Day Etiquette

Galentine’s Day etiquette quiz with the Good Day Austin crew at Fox 7 Austin.

Cowboy Hat Etiquette

cowboy hat etiquette

What are the do’s and don’ts for wearing a cowboy hat? Leading etiquette expert, modern manners authority, and owner of The Protocol School of Texas, Diane Gottsman, stops by News 4 San Antonio’s San Antonio Living with Shelly Miles to discuss.

What to Wear to Work | Office Attire Tips

what to wear to work | office attire tips

Back to school season is the perfect time to refresh our own wardrobes. Covering office staples with Shelly Miles at San Antonio Living News 4 San Antonio.

How to Eat Ice Cream from an Etiquette Expert

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What is the etiquette for eating ice cream? Leading Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman shares her tips with NBC. Includes ice cream served in a cup, a cone, or bowl.

Compassion During Crisis

compassion during crisis

Here are some gentle thoughts if you are uncertain about how to lend your support. Etiquette is about compassion and kindness, and this is the time to step up.

Easter Table Etiquette Tips

Easter Table Etiquette

An Easter brunch is a darling way to celebrate the spirit of Spring with family and friends. While there is no shortage of inspiration online and in the stores, for those who are hosting, we’ve pulled together a few quick Easter etiquette tips.

Workplace Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts

Workplace Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts

Whether you are working in an office, remote from your living room, or your favorite coffee shop, there are few simple rules everyone can follow to make the company culture feel more enjoyable and productive.

Etiquette Tips for Being Comfortable in Social Situations

How to be comfortable in a variety of social situations

How to be comfortable in a variety of social situations—leading etiquette expert, modern manners authority, and owner of The Protocol School of Texas, Diane Gottsman, stops by News 4 San Antonio’s San Antonio Living with Shelly Miles to share her etiquette tips.

Interview Etiquette Tips

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Interview etiquette tips to help you land the job offer—leading etiquette expert, modern manners authority, and owner of The Protocol School of Texas, Diane Gottsman, stops by News 4 San Antonio’s San Antonio Living with Shelly Miles to discuss.

How to Update Your Social Skills for Business

how to update your social skills for business

How keeping your social skills up-to-date can help propel your career forward. Tips for updating and refining with Katie Orth at FOX 7 Austin.

Regifting Etiquette on Dr. Phil’s Merit TV

regifting etiquette

Did you receive a holiday gift that wasn’t quite right for you but could be enjoyed by someone else? We covered the etiquette of regifting with Dr. Phil’s Merit Street Media.

Santa or The Grinch? Holiday Etiquette Quiz

regifting etiquette

Santa or The Grinch fun with Dave Froehlich and Amanda Salinas. Leading Etiquette Expert, Modern Manners Authority and owner of The Protocol School of Texas, Diane Gottsman, stops by FOX 7 AUSTIN.

Holiday Houseguest Etiquette

holiday houseguest etiquette

Chatting holiday houseguest #etiquette with Shelly Miles News 4 San Antonio San Antonio Living for those celebrating with family and friends this season.

Airplane Travel Etiquette for the Holidays

Airplane travel etiquette for the holidays

How to keep your cool during the holiday travel chaos with Leading Etiquette Expert, Modern Manners Authority and owner of The Protocol School of Texas, Diane Gottsman and Scripps News Live.

The Demand for Business Etiquette Training is on the Rise

business etiquette training

As more employees are being called back into the office, we’re seeing a need for business #etiquette classes. Thank you, Scripps News, for the opportunity to discuss.

Thanksgiving Etiquette: Friends, Family, Football

Thanksgiving etiquette

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and along with turkey and dressing, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and a football game are probably going to be playing at some point in the background. What do you do when you have serious football rivalry issues among family and close friends?

The Etiquette of Splitting the Check

The etiquette of splitting the check

Leading Etiquette Expert, Modern Manners Authority and owner of The Protocol School of Texas, Diane Gottsman, stops by WOAI San Antonio Living to discuss the etiquette of splitting the check with Shelly Miles.

Answering Your Etiquette Questions

Answering your etiquette questions

Leading Etiquette Expert, Modern Manners Authority and owner of The Protocol School of Texas, Diane Gottsman, stops by WOAI San Antonio Living to answer your etiquette questions with Shelly Miles. From pet etiquette to wedding etiquette, we have you covered!

Etiquette Tips for Traveling with a Baby

Etiquette tips for traveling with a baby

Leading Etiquette Expert, Modern Manners Authority and owner of The Protocol School of Texas, Diane Gottsman, stops by FOX 7 AUSTIN to answer your etiquette questions about traveling with a baby.

Travel Etiquette on CNN International

Travel etiquette tips

Leading Etiquette Expert, Modern Manners Authority and owner of The Protocol School of Texas, Diane Gottsman covers Travel Etiquette and How to Parent During Public Tantrums. Aired on CNN International.

Flip Flops, Family Reunions, and More: Summer Etiquette

Summer etiquette

Summer is in full swing and often these exciting times can result in a series of uncomfortable, awkward dilemmas. Here are a few situations you may encounter and how to handle them with grace.

Summer Travel Etiquette

summer travel etiquette

The excitement around summer travel plans is almost palpable. You can almost smell the first squeeze of your favorite suntan lotion, and hear the wheels of your suitcase hitting the ground.

Wedding Etiquette Q&As

Wedding etiquette Q&A

Leading Etiquette Expert, Modern Manners Authority and owner of The Protocol School of Texas, Diane Gottsman, stops by WOAI San Antonio Living to answer your Wedding Etiquette questions with Shelly Miles.

2024 Graduation Etiquette

2024 graduation etiquette

We are covering graduation etiquette Q and As around this happy, yet often unclear topic. We hope these tips will be helpful in navigating the nuances around this momentous milestone.

Cruise Ship Dining Etiquette

Cruise ship dining etiquette

Welcome to your cruise. Your planning and packing has concluded, and it’s time to settle in and enjoy the great company, new sights, decadent food, and relaxation.

Airplane Etiquette on Good Morning America

airplane travel etiquette | is it OK to recline your seat?

What is the etiquette for reclining your seat on an airplane? Leading Etiquette Expert, Modern Manners Authority and owner of The Protocol School of Texas, Diane Gottsman, stops by Good Morning America to answer your Airplane Etiquette questions.

Zoom Etiquette on Inside Edition

zoom etiquette

An “oops” moment, caught on Zoom. Leading Etiquette Expert, Modern Manners Authority and owner of The Protocol School of Texas, Diane Gottsman covers Zoom Etiquette. Aired on Inside Edition.

Wedding Shower Etiquette

Wedding shower etiquette

The months leading up to a special event, especially a wedding, are filled with celebrations, emotions, and a little angst. From the engagement party to the big event, there are plenty of opportunities to puzzle even the most savvy wedding guest.

Holiday Table Etiquette on Good Morning Texas

Holiday table etiquette

Leading Etiquette Expert, Modern Manners Authority and owner of The Protocol School of Texas, Diane Gottsman, shares her best holiday table etiquette tips with Good Morning Texas.

Roommate Etiquette Q&A

Roommate Etiquette Expert

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman answers your Roommate Etiquette Questions in a recent “Roommate Remedies” segment. Aired on ABC 8 WFAA Good Morning Texas with Hannah Davis.

Making the Mental Transition from Summer to Fall

Summer to Fall Transition

Tips on making the mental transition from Summer to Fall from leading Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Travel Etiquette FAQs

travel etiquette expert

Answering frequently asked travel etiquette questions, aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Sending Food Back at a Restaurant

Sending Food Back

A few good reasons to return a meal to the kitchen, with leading Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman and Casey Claiborne of KTBC Fox 7 Austin.

Pandemic Tipping Culture

Pandemic Tipping Culture

Covering the etiquette of iPad and touchscreen tipping with Ashley Mastronardi.

iPad Tipping Etiquette

iPad Tipping Etiquette Expert

The etiquette of iPad tipping with leading Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman, aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Wedding Season Etiquette for the Happy Couple and Their Guests

wedding season | Diane Gottsman and Shelly Miles on the set of SA Living

It’s wedding season; there are vows to exchange, cakes to decorate and toasts to write. Wedding etiquette questions from happy couples and their guests, with leading Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman and Shelly Miles News 4 San Antonio.

Wedding Etiquette Q&As

wedding etiquette Q&As

Will you be saying ‘I do’ this summer? Answering your wedding etiquette questions; aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Outdoor Entertaining Etiquette

outdoor entertaining advice

Memorial Day is often called the official start of summer, and the weekend signals the beginning of a season of outdoor entertaining. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Graduation Etiquette Q&A

Graduation Etiquette Q&A

The perfect graduation gifts, announcements, parties and more. Covering all things graduation etiquette with leading Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman and Shelly Miles News 4 San Antonio.

11 Graduation Gift Ideas

grad gift ideas

Leading Etiquette Expert and modern manners authority Diane Gottsman shares 11 graduation gift ideas for 2022 graduates. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Easter Traditions To Keep Alive

Easter traditions

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares Easter traditions inspired by other cultures; aired on WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio Living.

The Etiquette of Eating At Your Desk

eating at your desk

What is the etiquette around eating at your desk? Leading Etiquette Expert and modern manners authority Diane Gottsman shares her thoughts. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

How To Know if Your Job Is Right for You

Job Is Right for You

If you question whether your current role is a good fit, consider it from all angles. Leading Etiquette Expert and modern manners authority Diane Gottsman shares her thoughts. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Valentine’s Day Etiquette Q&A

Valentine's Day etiquette questions

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman answers your Valentine’s Day etiquette questions. Aired on WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio Living.

The Etiquette of Responding to Text Messages

responding to messages

What is the etiquette for responding to text messages? Leading Etiquette Expert and modern manners authority Diane Gottsman shares her thoughts. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Handling the First Day at a New Job

new job etiquette

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares strategies on handling the nerves that often come along with the first day at a new job. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Handling the First Day at a New Job Jitters

first day on the job

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares etiquette tips for those preparing for the first day at a new job. Aired on WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio Living.

How To Stop Procrastinating

how to stop procrastination

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares her tips on how to stop procrastinating. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Holiday S.O.S. Etiquette Questions

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2021 Holiday Etiquette for Guests

2021 holiday guest etiquette

Holiday etiquette reminders for those attending gatherings in 2021 from leading Etiquette Expert and modern manners authority Diane Gottsman. Aired on Fox 24 WTAT Charleston.

Holiday Houseguest Do’s and Don’ts

holiday houseguest etiquette

Etiquette for houseguests this holiday season from leading Etiquette Expert and modern manners authority Diane Gottsman. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Holiday Gift Do’s and Don’ts

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares holiday gift do’s and don’ts to keep in mind this season. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

How To Politely Ask Guests About Their Vaccination Status

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman discusses how to handle conversations with guests about their vaccination status prior before the holiday gathering. Aired on KTUL ABC 8 Tulsa.

Holiday Gatherings With Unvaccinated Guests

holiday gatherings

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman discusses how to navigate the Thanksgiving table this year to help keep guests safe and comfortable. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Disinviting a Thanksgiving Dinner Guest

Thanksgiving dinner etiquette

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman discusses the etiquette of disinviting a guest for Thanksgiving dinner during the global pandemic. Aired on 7NewsDC’s Good Morning Washington.

Thanksgiving Etiquette Q&A

Thanksgiving etiquette Q&A

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman answers Thanksgiving Etiquette questions as the holiday approaches. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Friendsgiving Etiquette

Friendsgiving etiquette

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares Friendsgiving etiquette tips for those preparing to host a gathering. Aired on WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio Living with Shelly Miles.

Holiday Houseguest Etqiuette

holiday houseguest etiquette 2021

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman covers holiday houseguest etiquette as the season approaches. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

RSVP Etiquette

RSVP etiquette

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares RSVP etiquette tips for the holiday season. Aired on WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio Living.

Guest Room Essentials

guest bedroom essentials

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman covers Guest Bedroom essentials to ensure guests feel welcome and comfortable. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Friendship Etiquette

friendship etiquette

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman covers Friendship Etiquette during National Friendship Month. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Bed and Breakfast Etiquette for Guests

Bed and Breakfast Etiquette for Guests

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares Bed and Breakfast etiquette tips for guests. Aired on WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio Living with Shelly Miles.

Social Media Dating Etiquette

social media dating etiquette

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman answers commonly asked social media dating questions. Aired on KTBC Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Back to School Transition for Kids of All Ages

back to school transition

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares back to school transition tips for kids of all ages and parents and caregivers, too. Aired on WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio Living.

Texting Etiquette: Are You Being Ignored?

Texting Etiquette

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares texting etiquette for personal and professional communications. Aired on ABC 8 WFAA Good Morning Texas.

Back to School Etiquette

Back to school etiquette

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares back to school etiquette and what parents and caregivers can do to help students feel more at ease. Aired on Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

“WEDI-QUETTE” Tips for Guests

Leading Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman discusses the proper “wedi-quette,” or wedding etiquette, for guests this year. Aired on Fox5 Las Vegas.

Wedding Etiquette Questions

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Wedding Etiquette Q&A by Leading Etiquette Expert and Modern Manners Authority Diane Gottsman. Aired on Fox KTBC Channel 7, Good Day Austin.

Post-Pandemic Wedding Etiquette

Wedding Etiquette

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares the dos and don’ts of post-pandemic wedding etiquette, including how to be a good guest. Aired on ABC 10 KGTV.

Tipping Etiquette Post Covid

Tipping Etiquette Post Covid

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares etiquette tips for tipping at restaurants post Covid, including the proper amount to tip. Aired on Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Post Pandemic Etiquette Tips

Etiquette Tips

Leading Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman answers your questions about post-pandemic etiquette. Aired on WFAA Good Morning Texas.

Graduation Etiquette Questions

Graduation

Leading Etiquette Expert and modern manners authority Diane Gottsman Answering graduation etiquette questions with Shelly Miles on San Antonio Living on News 4 San Antonio WOAI.

Graduation Etiquette

Graduation

Leading Etiquette Exerpt Diane Gottsman shares graduation etiquette tips with Dave Froehlich on Fox 7 Good Day Austin Monday Manners.

Travel Etiquette Tips

Etiquette Expert

Leading Etiquette Exerpt Diane Gottsman shared some travel etiquette tips with Dave Froehlich on Fox 7 Good Day Austin.

Gift Ideas for Mom

Etiquette Expert

Mother’s Day is the perfect time for children to show their love. Leading Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman met with Shelly Miles on San Antonio Living to discuss Mother’s Day gift etiquette. Aired on News 4 San Antonio WOAI.

Continue Working Remote

Etiquette Expert

Leading Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman has some advice on how to talk to your boss if you’re not ready to head back to the office. Aired on Fox 7 Austin Monday Manners with Amanda Salinas.

Start Your Day Off Right

Etiquette Expert

Leading Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman shares some tips on how to make your morning routine go a little smoother. Aired on San Antonio Living with Shelly Miles.

Preparing to Return to the Office

Preparing to Return to the Office

Many people are going back to the office which means an adjustment to our daily morning routines. Diane Gottsman shares tips with Dave Froehlich on Fox 7 Austin.

Remote Etiquette Tips

Remote Etiquette Tips

Leading etiquette expert and modern manners authority Diane Gottsman shares some remote etiquette tips with Dave Froehlich on Fox 7 Austin.

Finger Food Etiquette

Etiquette Expert

Fork or fingers when it comes to shrimp and hard boiled eggs? Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman spoke with Dave Froehlich on Monday Manners about finger food etiquette.

Baby Shower Etiquette

Etiquette Expert

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman discusses baby shower etiquette for your 3rd (or 4th or 5th!) child on Fox 7 Monday Manners with Amanda Salinas.

Tipping the Delivery Driver

Tipping

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman discusses the etiquette of tipping delivery drivers on FOX 7 Monday Manners with Dave Froehlich.

Starting the New Year Off Right

Etiquette Expert

Leading Etiquette Expert, Diane Gottsman offers 10 things to kick start the new year! Aired on News 4 San Antonio WOAI with Shelly Miles.

Holiday Etiquette Quandaries

Etiquette Expert

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman is celebrating the holiday season with San Antonio Living by and answering a few holiday etiquette questions.

Holiday Etiquette Q+A

Etiquette Expert

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman covers holiday etiquette Q&A’s on FOX 7 Monday Manners with Dave Froehlich.

Dealing With Difficult Neighbors

Etiquette Expert

Diane Gottsman joins ‘Your Future Home’ on Cheddar TV to discuss common neighbor disputes, and how to address them.

Holiday Regifting Etiquette

Etiquette Expert

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares tips on how to regift in a respectful way. Aired on WFAA Good Morning Texas.

How to Reduce Holiday Stress

Etiquette Expert

‘Tis the season to be a little stressed out. Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares some tips on Fox7 Monday Manners with Dave Froehlich.

Thanksgiving Q+A

Etiquette Expert

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman answers some Thanksgiving questions on Fox KTBC Channel 7, Good Day Austin with Dave Froehlich.

Controversial Conversation Etiquette

Etiquette Expert

Handling controversial conversations around the holiday table with etiquette expert Diane Gottsman. Aired on WFAA Good Morning Texas.

Virtual Tea Party Etiquette

Etiquette Expert

Diane Gottsman shares a virtual cup of tea with friends at Dumbarton House in Georgetown, DC. Aired on San Antonio Living, News 4 San Antonio WOAI.

Restaurant Etiquette

Diane Gottsman shares her thoughts on restaurant etiquette during the pandemic with Deidre Fitzpatrick on KCRA 3 Sacramento.

Dining Out During the Pandemic

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares her advice on dining out during the pandemic. Aired on Fox KTBC Channel 7, Good Day Austin.

Get Ready for Fall

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Get ready for fall with these fun ideas from Diane Gottsman. Aired on San Antonio Living, News 4 San Antonio WOAI.

Social Media Etiquette

Social media tips with leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman. Aired on WFAA Good Morning Texas with Jane McGarry.

Packing Your Kids for College

Leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares her college packing tips. Aired on San Antonio Living, News 4 San Antonio WOAI.

Politely Decline an Invitation

How to politely decline an invitation with leading etiquette expert Diane Gottsman. Aired on Fox KTBC Channel 7, Good Day Austin.

Mask Etiquette for Interviews

Diane Gottsman shares these etiquette tips on how to ace the job interview in the middle of a pandemic. Aired on KCRA 3 Sacramento.