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Jacqueline Whitmore

Author and Business Etiquette Expert

Jacqueline Whitmore is a business etiquette expert and keynote speaker based in Orlando and Palm Beach, Florida. Jacqueline has over 27 years of industry experience. In 1998, Jacqueline founded The Protocol School of Palm Beach, now regarded as one of the world’s leading professional presence training firms. Jacqueline has advised an array of prestigious clients, including Caterpillar, Royal Caribbean, Deloitte, KPMG, the Federal Aviation Administration, Ernst & Young, Amgen, Novo Nordisk, Tiffany & Company, and Bacardi. She specializes in business etiquette, international protocol, dining etiquette, and polished communication skills for today’s workplace. Jacqueline is the author of two acclaimed books, Business Class: Etiquette Essentials for Success at Work and Poised for Success: Mastering the Four Qualities That Distinguish Outstanding Professionals.

Education

  • BS, Telecommunications, University of Florida

Professional Achievements

  • Author of two acclaimed books, Business Class: Etiquette Essentials for Success at Work and Poised for Success: Mastering the Four Qualities That Distinguish Outstanding Professionals
  • Featured in major media outlets including BBC World News, CNN, Fox News, NPR, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Time magazine

Certifications & Organizations

  • Member of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI)
  • Certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Favorite Piece of Advice

Etiquette isn't about perfection. It is the art of knowing how to treat other people.

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Forum Comments (2)

What are the most important parts of phone etiquette?
You should always be sure to set up your voicemail. Especially if you're recruiting, recruiters will often call you, and you may not be able to answer. These days, especially, most of us do not answer calls from unknown numbers, given the amount of spam we receive. For this reason, having a professional voicemail is essential, as it starts you off on the right foot with prospective employers. It can be simple, like, "Hello, I'm not able to come to the phone right now. Please leave a message, and I'll call you right back."
How do you properly set a table for dinner?
The most important thing to know when you're setting your dinner table is ask yourself, "What am I serving?" So if you're serving salad, an entree, and dessert, then you'll want to put out a salad fork, a dinner fork, a dinner knife, and a dessert spoon. You want to make it so that when you look at a table, you can tell a lot about what you're going to eat just by looking at the silverware.

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Business etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore explains how to dress professionally as a womanFor a businesswoman looking to get ahead in her field, dressing appropriately is a key prerequisite to success. While the way y...

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A business letter uses a formal tone, and has specific requirements for ''salutations'' -- greetings that specifically reference the intended reader. An improperly drafted business letter could offend a potential employe...

How to Respond Professionally to a Rude Email

Business etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore explains how to respond to a rude email professionally Receiving a rude email at work can be a difficult situation to navigate. Rude emails can range from passive-aggressive ...

How to Ask for Feedback Over Email: Guide, Expert Tips, & More

Business etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore explains how to politely email someone for feedbackWhether you're looking for feedback at work or school, from customers, or for a manuscript, knowing how to phrase, time, an...