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Constance Hoffman

Constance Hoffman
GALTime Manners Expert

About the Author

Constance Hoffman is President and Founder of Social & Business Graces. As an authority, Constance consults individuals and groups on email etiquette, social and communication skills, and dining etiquette for personal and business purposes. She has over 25 years experience in mentoring corporate clients, providing innovative new ideas to men's and women's social and business organizations, and conducting etiquette classes for children. Constance began her career in the hospitality industry. While spending time traveling throughout the United States, the Caribbean and over 15 other countries, Constance was introduced to local customs, practices and protocols thus developing the knowledge to instruct and inform individuals to place their best foot forward.

From this Author

Airplane Etiquette: Don't Leave Your Manners at the Gate

Airplane Etiquette: Don't Leave Your Manners at the Gate

Rules of Airplane Etiquette Fly Me Away...Without Pushing Someone Out the Exit! Summer is around the corner, which for many of us means packing up...
Bringing Your Kid's Holiday Manners to the Dinner Table

Bringing Your Kid's Holiday Manners to the Dinner Table

As the holidays approach you may find yourself invited to the in-laws, friends, or the delightful boss’s home for a special party or...
The 3 R's of School Manners

The 3 R's of School Manners

Are your kids ready for all of the social challenges awaiting them this year in school?  Together we can get them (and you) prepared. Be a...
Rules for the Pool

Rules for the Pool

Ah, the good ole summer time. Warmer days filled with plenty of sunshine, the smell of coconut tanning lotion, colorful bathing suits and time spent...
 9 keys to remembering people's names

9 keys to remembering people's names

Two strangers meet at a networking function. One person speaks up first. "Hi, I'm Laura Mulford," she says, offering her hand to her...
Uninvited party guests: should you pay?

Uninvited party guests: should you pay?

I recently received a question from a parent who threw a birthday party for her seven-year-old daughter at a local pizza parlor. Invitations were...
Museum Manners for Kids

Museum Manners for Kids

Several weeks ago I found myself with some free time, so I decided to tour a few of our local museums.  While I thoroughly enjoyed...
Valentine’s Day:  How to Give the Right Message to Your Kids

Valentine’s Day: How to Give the Right Message to Your Kids

School parties, public card exchanges and marketing hoopla can lead to situations more sticky than sweet. Even seasoned parents can find themselves...
Giving the Perfect Holiday Toast

Giving the Perfect Holiday Toast

Giving a toast is an honored tradition at special events: weddings, holiday dinners, retirement parties, New Year's Eve and more. But when asked...
Don't Become Part of the Office Party Rumor Mill!

Don't Become Part of the Office Party Rumor Mill!

As the holidays approach so does the opportunity to rub elbows with your co-workers and executive management. This is a wonderful way to make new...
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