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’Dying to Ask” podcast: The do’s and don’ts of graduation etiquette


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Get an A+ in modern etiquette by following some do's and don't this graduation season.

Diane Gottsman is back on the "Dying to Ask" podcast busting some manners myths for grads, their parents and the friends and family who want to celebrate their achievements.

Diane is a modern etiquette expert and the founder of the Protocol School of Texas. She specializes in working with companies on navigating workplace etiquette. She helps executives and want-to-be execs present themselves in a way where people want to work for them and with them and that in turn is great for career advancement.

She also advises college students on how to handle themselves in business situations. Graduation is the first big test of how one shares their celebrations. And, that might mean grads asking their parents to pull back a little on the celebrating!

You'll find out the difference between an announcement and an invitation and when each should be sent out. When do you give a gift? What should you give?

"People are moving to new apartments. They're going into a new dorm. You may not know what to buy them, so if you send a check, or if you give them a gift card to a store where they can buy a variety of things, they're really going to appreciate it," says Diane.

What about cash? We're covering all things graduation in this episode.

On this Dying to Ask:
  • The difference between an invitation and an announcement
  • Who should receive invitations and announcements and when should they be sent?
  • The gift rules on if receive an announcement
  • Graduation gift ideas at different price points
  • And is it rude to gift cash?
  • ...more
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