The holiday period can be fraught with awkward interactions, from staff parties and get-togethers to Christmas dinner with extended family. What topics are best to avoid in conversation, and how do we avoid getting caught up awkward conversations?
Joining NTD to discuss the do’s and don’ts of the Christmas season is Valerie Sokolosky, an author and internationally renowned speaker on personal branding and etiquette. She discusses how important the host or hostess can be in steering uncomfortable conversations back onto less volatile ground.
So how can the host make sure new guests at a party are made to feel at home, and how can we join a conversation graciously if we don’t know many people at the celebration?
