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About Cynthia Lett
Expertise
Proper manners with friends,family,colleagues,neighbors and everyone else you know.
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I have been an etiquette expert teaching and consulting on the subject worldwide since 1983. I started and run the International Society of Protocol & Etiquette Professionals and am considered a leader in the field. I edited "Etiquette for Dummies" and have recently written "Lett's Talk - Everyday Etiquette Dilemmas and What to Do about Them".
I taught the Business Protocol class to Master's level students at the George Washington University, Washington, DC.
Chief of Protocol for MCI Telecommunications.
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International Society of Protocol & Etiquette Professionals, ASTD, PCMA, National Speakers Association
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I have been quoted over 700 times in the past 5 years worldwide. Publications include Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Washington Times, NY Times, Washington Business Journal, USA Today, Associated Press, London Times, Newsweek Japan edition, Newsweek US edition and many many more.
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I am a Certified Etiquette Professional (CEP) and Certified Protocol Professional (CPP) earned by examination through ISPEP.
I have a Master's degree in hospitality law and undergrad degrees in Restaurant & Hotel Management and Public Relations/Interpersonal Communications from Purdue University.
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Who's Who Worldwide,Who's Who of American Women, Distinguished Darden Professor (Purdue University).
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World Bank, United Nations,US Dept. of State, US. Dept. of the Army, Pentagon, Barclays Global Investors,Accenture,AT&T,Bank of America,American Association of Clinical Pharmacies,Ritz Carlton Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Marriott Hotels,Starwood Hotels,and many more.
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Expert: Cynthia Lett - 11/11/2009
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How should my boyfriend introduce me. We have been living 3 years together, are past our mid-thirties and I have 2 teenage sons who live with us. In the past he has introduce me as his fiance to only have the person ask "where was my ring" (although we have spoken about someday getting married we haven't made it official"). He has (especially when introducing me to men) introduced me as his "wife". But when he is introducing me to women he stutters and will usually introduce me as (after a show of affection - a kiss) as Jason's (my son's name) mother. I usually just avoid it all by introducing him as this is "Joe" and leave it at that. I don't know about him, but it usually leaves me feeling incorrectly introduced!
Answer
Dear Carmen:
There is no official way to introduce "live in honeys" by etiquette standards. That said, you should introduce him as Joe last name and he should introduce you as Carmen Last name. If either of you wants to clarify your relationship, you can add "my boyfriend" or "my girlfriend". You would be correct to either state that or not - whatever you are comfortable with is what is correct. Until you have an official status (wife or fiance) you can't use those descriptions and be correct. Often "significant other" is used and if that feels good to you both, use that.
Thank you for your question.
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