Do You Have to Work? Or … Have YOU Arrived? by Keith Pascal Have you achieved financial freedom, or are you still grinding through an eight-hour shift on some low-paying job? It’s absolutely fascinating how the not-yet-rich treat those who are well off – those who don’t have to work, if they don’t want to. If […]…
What does Jason Mraz have to do with Wrist Locks and Keith Pascal? by Keith Pascal Well, actually, I have never met the talented musician. Still, I have a tale worth reading: It all happened at the end of March (2014). Jason Mraz was going to play the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. My […]…
Here’s a quick tip to offer others first-class treatment when they come into your home. After all, coming across as a classy individual goes a long way toward getting you better treatment in the future. When it comes to etiquette and hosting, what goes around does really come around. When You Don’t Have a Choice, […]…
Do you drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini? If so, then you can skip this article. For the rest of us … You can take specific steps to impress people with your car, even if you drive a real junker. Call it your car’s makeover. Let’s consider some possibilities in stages: 1. Eliminate Messy-Office or Garbage-Can […]…
You betcha’ — if you choose the right knife! You can’t believe how handy the right knife is. When I was single and studying in Italy, my knife was a lifesaver, and I didn’t even have to defend myself with it. In one summer, I used my Swiss Army knife for: Opening bottles of wine, […]…
Hey, I didn’t make the rules of etiquette, and I’m no giant influencer of class perception. So, don’t blame the messenger. With that said, let’s pull back the curtain and just say it — Gum Chewing Looks Very Low-Class. Some show a gaping mouth as they chomp. Others talk while masticating, which is akin to […]…
In another blog post, we’ll talk about getting closer to the top, when you court your favorite establishment. For now, let’s start with the little guy or gal … the lower-level employee. You see, in order to get better service, whether it be in a bank, at a restaurant, or in a supermarket, you have […]…
The best peanut butter, hands down … is the jar with the most peanuts in it. This makes sense, right? So, we can instantly eliminate Jiff and Skippy. And Peter Pan Peanut Butter can fly into the garbage, as well. These peanut butters are loaded with hydrogenated oils and sugar. Which Brand of Peanut Butter […]…
You’ve read it before, it’s hard to convey “tone” in an email or private message (PM). You could mean something in jest, and have it perceived as ultimately serious. For example, let’s say you receive an email that says: “Please don’t contact me. Thank you.” We know that the sender doesn’t want your emails … […]…
First Class, to some, means acting in a poised and dignified manner. It’s hard to act your best, if you’re experiencing waves of panic, at various times during the day or night. Panic is not conducive to you being a class act … or making the best use of first-class information. Now, I’m about to […]…
