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Gin And The Gentleman, A Guide To Drinking Gin


Stephen Stopped by The Winslow in NYC to talk about their Gin Flights and the various ways to properly drink gin.

 

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Stephen Handisides is an international TV presenter, model, journalist and an all-round expert on Aesthetic Beauty and Male Grooming. Stephen is the host of TV show ‘Modern Face of Beauty’ series which will be broadcast on Bravo TV, ROKU and Filmon. TV, across 52 local and national television networks in the US reaching 44 million households. He is regular expert commentator in the UK on ITV’s This Morning, GMTV, Lorraine, OK! TV, Five, Sky News, and BBC radio. Stephen writes for over twenty major newspapers, trade and consumer magazines, with five regular columns focusing on the trends in lifestyle aesthetics and male grooming. He also hosts and produces Sky TV’s MyFaceMyBody and is the brains behind the Global Aesthetic Awards, held in London, LA and Sydney.

For more male grooming tips and inspiration, check out Stephens Instagram @shandisides Twitter @shandisides and his website and blog on www.stephenhandisides.com 

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For more information, check out Stephen Handisides on the web:  
Website www.stephenhandisides.com   
Twitter @shandisides
My Face My Body’s Facebook @myfacemybody
International contacts:
UK Contact – Gina Fink – Savage Public Relations gina@savagepr.com.au
Australian Contact – Gina Fink – Savage Public Relations gina@savagepr.com.au (+61) 0414 383 917

Business Etiquette Networking Top Tips

TopResume – Business Etiquette Networking Top Tips – for networking during the job search

our handshake is very important, be the first to extend your hand, it shows you are leading the way. Look the recipient in the eye and give a firm handshake. Both are signs of good character and will make a great first impression.

Always look people in the eye, when you first meet and during your conversation. Don’t look over their shoulder at someone else and engage in conversation.

Listen. At networking events, or meeting new clients, listen more than you talk. Always ask questions, engage and really listen to what people have to say. Pick up ques and remember details that you can mention again in the conversation, such as names, where they work or how many children they have. This shows you are genuinely interested.

Give out and ask for business cards. Then after the event, drop your new contact an email to say it was nice to meet them and if they ever need anything to contact you. Add every contact you meet to your database, you never know when you might need it.

At a networking lunch or business meeting in a restaurant, remember your table manners. Work from the outside in with cutlery. Don’t drink too much, or at lunch stick to water, or soft drinks. When you’ve finished your meal, place your knife and fork together in the centre of the plate. Never cross them, crossed knives are bad luck and an insult in some countries.

When at a networking event or in company and you have to take a call, keep it short and sweet. No one wants to listen to your loud 20minute conversation. In fact, Put the phone DOWN! Let it go to voicemail. It is always rude to pay more attention to your phone, than a real person.

Old fashion politeness is simple, ‘please’ ‘thank you’ and ‘hello, nice to meet you,’ go a long way.

Punctuality. Always be on time for a meeting, or for a networking event. It shows you value that person, company.

If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. Don’t talk badly of others, in your industry or through your contacts. It will only cast you in a bad light and associate you with negativity.

Watch your social media. Prospective employers are very likely to ‘google you’ and if all they find is pictures of you drunk and acting inappropriately, it is not going to look good. Set all your social media accounts to private, but create a professional LinkedIn account and professional Facebook page for work only. Never say something on the internet (social media, blogs or comments) that you wouldn’t say to someone’s face. It is there forever!

Watch your mouth. Never, ever curse in the workplace, at a networking function or definitely not in a job interview.

Have you heard the saying ‘A gentleman is his word’? A real gentleman, keeps his word, whether in business, in a relationship, or with friends. If you say you are going to do something, do it. If you make a verbal business agreement, stick to it. Don’t back out of an agreement because it is not ‘on paper’.

Stephen Handisides is an international TV presenter, model, journalist and an all-round expert on Aesthetic Beauty and Male Grooming. Stephen is the host of ‘The Modern Face of Beauty’ series which will be broadcast on 52 local and national television networks in the US reaching 44 million households. He is regular expert commentator in the UK on ITV’s This Morning, GMTV, Lorraine, OK! TV, Five, Sky News, and BBC radio. Stephen writes for over twenty major newspapers, trade and consumer magazines, with five regular columns focusing on the trends in lifestyle aesthetics and male grooming. He also hosts and produces Sky TV’s MyFaceMyBody and is the brains behind the Global Aesthetic Awards, held in London, LA and Sydney.

Other Blogs:

Business
Male Grooming
Wellness
Dating
Travel
Etiquette

For more information, check out Stephen Handisides on the web:  
Website www.stephenhandisides.com   
Instagram @shandisides
Twitter @shandisides
My Face My Body’s Facebook @myfacemybody
Modern Male Mindset Facebook @modernmalemindset
International contacts:
UK Contact – Gina Fink – Savage Public Relations gina@savagepr.com.au
US Contact – Juliette H – It Girl Public Relations Julietteh@itgirlpublicrelations.com (+11) 310-577-1122

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Banish the Awkward handshake

Your tube clips of bad awkward handshakes examples:
Trump

Obama

Donald Trump’s handshake has achieved some major column inches recently and not in a good way. His shake, squeeze and tug in method is a sure psychological way of asserting dominance. In business and in your day to day, your handshake gives the first impression of you and who you are. Here are my top tips on how to avoid the awkward handshake.

Firstly, be the first to extend your hand, it shows you are leading the way. Look the recipient in the eye and hold out your right hand, do not have your palm facing either up or down and smile. Take the other person’s hand in a firm but not vice like grip, you don’t want it to be too weak or to firm. Make sure the web between your thumb and fingers meets the web of the other persons, as this will avoid the limp, half-hearted handshake. Try to maintain equal distance between you and the other person and keep your hand perpendicular to the ground. Don’t roll the handshake or in Trumps case pull the recipient towards you. Shake up and down no more than two or three times. Don’t hold on for too long, a normal handshake should last about 5 seconds before it will seem awkward. Good Luck, the ‘manners maketh the man!’

Stephen Handisides is an international TV presenter, model, journalist and an all-round expert on Aesthetic Beauty and Male Grooming. Stephen is the host of ‘The Modern Face of Beauty’ series which will be broadcast on 52 local and national television networks in the US reaching 44 million households. He is regular expert commentator in the UK on ITV’s This Morning, GMTV, Lorraine, OK!TV, Five, Sky News, and BBC radio. Stephen writes for over twenty major newspapers, trade and consumer magazines, with five regular columns focusing on the trends in lifestyle aesthetics and male grooming. He also hosts and produces Sky TV’s MyFaceMyBody and is the brains behind the Global Aesthetic Awards, held in London, LA and Sydney.

Other Blogs:

Business
Male Grooming
Wellness
Dating
Travel
Etiquette

For more information, check out Stephen Handisides on the web:  
Website www.stephenhandisides.com   
Instagram @shandisides
Twitter @shandisides
My Face My Body’s Facebook @myfacemybody
Modern Male Mindset Facebook @modernmalemindset
International contacts:
UK Contact – Gina Fink – Savage Public Relations gina@savagepr.com.au
US Contact – Juliette H – It Girl Public Relations Julietteh@itgirlpublicrelations.com (+11) 310-577-1122

Old School Etiquette for the Modern Gentleman – Men’s Muscle & Health Magazine

Old school etiquette for the modern gentleman. The ultimate 20 step guide to etiquette for the modern gentleman.

Does the word ‘etiquette’ fill you with dread and recall flashbacks of your mum or teacher shouting, ‘Where are your manners young man?’ For us guys, modern manners are a mine field, as we try to navigate political correctness and being a gentleman.

We are all guilty of overlooking our manners and in some cases, not even knowing them. Our generation is the busiest yet, with little time for implementing old school manners. Our lives are packed 24/7 with social media, longer work hours, gym, socialising and trying to find Ms Right (or Ms Right now). With all this rushing around, no wonder we are forgetting basics.

In our quest to become well rounded modern men, nothing says ‘Gentleman’ more than some good old fashion manners. They’re free, won’t take up any time, and they can make the world of difference to how you are perceived by others. In business and in our day to day interactions, nothing leaves a more lasting good impression, than a man with manners.

With this modern day guide, you won’t have to consult Debretts, (extensive British Etiquette guide used by toffs and royals), to be a modern day gentleman. Old school chivalry isn’t dead. I’ve complied 20 top tips to modern manners. Stick with these and you will impress the ladies, get further in business and you’ll navigate the etiquette minefield with ease:

Dating Etiquette:

  • Always pay the bill on a first date. Never ‘offer’ to go Dutch. A true gentleman will always pick up the tab. Research the restaurant’s pricing before a date. That way you won’t spend the meal, in a blind, sweat inducing panic if she orders the lobster.
  • Treat a lady like a lady. Open the car door, pull out a chair at a restaurant and help her put on her coat. It’s old school etiquette, but she will find you chivalrous and you’ll earn brownie points.
  • Never criticize a meal made for you. Even if it is awful, suck it up. Eat, smile and be gracious.
  • Don’t kiss and tell. Never discuss your romantic liaisons with your mates. Never share intimate pictures online or via text! It will make you look like a total douchebag, will embarrass her and could get you in trouble with the law. Even if you think she really deserves it, be the better person.

Party Etiquette:

  • Always bring a gift for the host of a party, even if it is just a six pack.
  • Never get drunker than the host of the event you are attending. And never get drunk at work functions or networking events. Trust me, you will regret it.
  • f you are out with a group of girls and guys or on a date, always make sure the girl / girls get home safely. Offer to pay for their cab, or walk them to their door.
  • At a dinner party or restaurant, when you’ve finished your meal, place your knife and fork together in the centre of the plate. Never cross them, crossed knives are bad luck and an insult in some countries.

Social Etiquette:

  • When in company and you have to take a call, keep it short and sweet. No one wants to listen to your loud 20 minute conversation. In fact, Put the phone DOWN! Let it go to voicemail. It is always rude to pay more attention to your phone, than a real person.
  • Old fashion politeness is simple, ‘please’ ‘thank you’ and ‘hello, nice to meet you,’ go a long way.
  • Don’t eat strong-smelling food on public transport, in the back of a cab or an Uber. Why should everyone else have to suffer the stink of your 2am ‘The works’ kebab.
  • Punctuality. Always be on time for a meeting, or for a date. It shows you value that person.
  • Be a courteous driver. It only takes a second to let someone into your lane. You won’t get there any faster if you don’t, and you’ll probably be rewarded with a smile and a wave if you do.
  • Listen. In social situations, on a date, networking event, or meeting new clients, listen more than you talk. Always ask questions, engage and really listen to what people have to say. Pick up cues and remember details that you can mention again in the conversation, such as names, where they work or how many children they have. This shows you are genuinely interested.
  • If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. Don’t talk badly of others, it will only cast you in a bad light and associate you with negativity. And never say something on the internet (social media, blogs or comments) that you wouldn’t say to someone’s face. It is there forever!

Business Etiquette:

  • Always look people in the eye and give a firm handshake. They are both signs of good character and will make a great first impression.
  • A strong man stands up for himself. A stronger man stands up for others – Standing up for your beliefs and values should be a matter of principles, not only self-interest.
  • Kill them with kindness. When butting heads with the complaints department, or trying to resolve a conflict, kill them with kindness. Treat people with respect, courtesy and politeness, you will always get much further by being nice than if you get angry.
  • Watch your mouth. The odd profanity is ok, but never curse in the workplace or in front of children, or seniors.
  • Have you heard the saying ‘A gentleman is his word’? A real gentleman, keeps his word, whether in business, in a relationship, or with friends. If you say you are going to do something, do it. If you make a verbal business agreement, stick to it. Don’t back out of an agreement because it is not ‘on paper’.

Stephen Handisides is an international TV presenter, model, journalist and an all-round expert on Aesthetic Beauty and Male Grooming. Stephen is currently featuring as a guest grooming presenter on Channel 10 Cruise Mode and is regular expert commentator in the UK on ITV’s This Morning, GMTV, Lorraine, OK!TV, Five, Sky News, and BBC radio. Stephen also hosts and produces Sky TV’s MyFaceMyBody and is the brains behind the Global Aesthetic Awards, held in London, LA and Sydney.

For more male grooming tips and inspiration, check out Stephens Instagram @shandisides Twitter @shandisides and his website and blogs

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Business Etiquette Tips

Business Etiquette Tips for creating the prefect first impression

 

Networking in business can make many quake in their boots. But some of the biggest deals in the world have been formed over a networking lunch. Confidence is the key to networking and here are my top tips to help you navigate business networking etiquette.

Never underestimate the power of the first impression. Dress impeccably, first impressions really do count and there is truth in the old saying ‘Dress for the job you want, not the job you have’. Your clothing and how you present yourself makes a huge statement about who you are, and where you want to go. Personal style can play a big part in career progression.

Your handshake is very important, be the first to extend your hand, it shows you are leading the way. Look the recipient in the eye and give a firm handshake. Introduce yourself to people with your full name and company and ask theirs. Keep eye contact, when you first meet and during your conversation. These are signs of good character and will make a great first impression.

Listen. At networking events, or meeting new clients, listen more than you talk. Always ask questions, engage and take in what people have to say. Pick up ques and remember details that you can mention again in the conversation, such as names, where they work or how many children they have. This shows you are genuinely interested.

Even though it can be daunting, work the room. Make sure you mingle and talk to people you don’t know. Don’t be afraid to join in on an already formed group. Networking events are created for that purpose, so use it to their full advantage, you never know who you may meet. Start conversations, ask people what company they are from, what are they hoping to get out of today’s event, ask them about their business.

Hand out and ask for business cards. Then after the event, drop your new contact an email to say it was nice to meet them and if they ever need anything to contact you, or suggest meeting for a coffee. Add every contact you meet to your database, you never know when you might need it.

At a networking lunch or business meeting in a restaurant, remember your table manners. Work from the outside in with cutlery. Don’t drink too much, or at lunch stick to water, or soft drinks. When you’ve finished your meal, place your knife and fork together in the centre of the plate. Never cross them, crossed knives are bad luck and an insult in some countries.

When at a networking event or in company and you have to take a call, keep it short and sweet. No one wants to listen to your loud 20minute conversation. In fact, Put the phone DOWN! Let it go to voicemail. It is always rude to pay more attention to your phone, than a real person.

Old fashion politeness is simple, ‘please’ ‘thank you’ and ‘hello, nice to meet you,’ go a long way.

Punctuality. Always be on time for a meeting, or for a networking event. It shows you value that person, company.

If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. Don’t talk badly of others, in your industry or through your contacts. It will only cast you in a bad light and associate you with negativity.

Watch your social media. Prospective employers and business contacts are very likely to ‘google you’ and if all they find is pictures of you drunk and acting inappropriately, it is not going to look good. Set all your social media accounts to private, but create a professional LinkedIn account and professional Facebook page for work only. Never say something on the internet (social media, blogs or comments) that you wouldn’t say to someone’s face. It is there forever!

Have you heard the saying ‘A gentleman is his word’? A real gentleman, keeps his word, whether in business, in a relationship, or with friends. If you say you are going to do something, do it. If you make a verbal business agreement, stick to it. Don’t back out of an agreement because it is not ‘on paper’.

Stephen Handisides is an international TV presenter, model, journalist and an all-round expert on Aesthetic Beauty and Male Grooming. Stephen is the host of ‘The Modern Face of Beauty’ series which will be broadcast on 52 local and national television networks in the US reaching 44 million households. He is regular expert commentator in the UK on ITV’s This Morning, GMTV, Lorraine, OK! TV, Five, Sky News, and BBC radio. Stephen writes for over twenty major newspapers, trade and consumer magazines, with five regular columns focusing on the trends in lifestyle aesthetics and male grooming. He also hosts and produces Sky TV’s MyFaceMyBody and is the brains behind the Global Aesthetic Awards, held in London, LA and Sydney.

Other Blogs:

Business
Male Grooming
Wellness
Dating
Travel
Etiquette

For more information, check out Stephen Handisides on the web:  
Website www.stephenhandisides.com   
Instagram @shandisides
Twitter @shandisides
My Face My Body’s Facebook @myfacemybody
Modern Male Mindset Facebook @modernmalemindset
International contacts:
UK Contact – Gina Fink – Savage Public Relations gina@savagepr.com.au
US Contact – Juliette H – It Girl Public Relations Julietteh@itgirlpublicrelations.com (+11) 310-577-1122

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