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From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz – International etiquette, protocol, and image expert. Founder of the IBL Code methodology and author of "A Matter of Manners". | 03.06.2026"Are you pregnant?" or "Can I touch?". International protocol expert Tami Lancut Leibovitz decodes pregnancy etiquette, offering Fine Skills to protect personal boundaries with grace.
How to Be Israeli Abroad: Speaking About Pain Without Losing Courtesy
From: | 24.06.2026How can Israelis speak about Israel abroad without turning every conversation into a political argument? Since October 7, many Israelis traveling to conferences, meetings and holidays have found themselves facing sensitive questions about the situation at home. This article offers a practical etiquette guide to Israeli public diplomacy as small talk: how to speak in simple, human and respectful English; how to explain Israeli pain without erasing the pain of others; how to avoid generalizations;
Television Panel Culture
From: | 01.05.2026When every channel broadcasts panel after panel, the line between discussion and noise begins to disappear. This article explores interruption, reactive commentary, overexposure, the inflation of “experts,” and the loss of listening on television — and asks why even a studio needs manners.
The Art of Conversation: When Words Meet Manners
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz - Master of Manners | 20.05.2026The art of conversation is far more than the ability to speak. It includes active listening, respect, clarity, brevity, open-mindedness, empathy, and tact. In a world where everyone rushes to respond, the ability to hold a good conversation becomes a clear sign of personal culture, presence, and humanity.
When You Don’t Remember a Name
From: | 14.03.2026In a global, fast-paced world where we constantly meet new people — in person, online, and across cultures — forgetting names is not a personal failure. It is a natural human response. The good news is this: even this awkward moment can be handled with composure, respect, and good manners. First and Foremost — Forgetting Is Human
Small Talk
From: | 27.03.2022
first impression
From: | 06.03.2025
being attentive
From: | 08.07.2024
names
From: | 08.03.2018
Hug Etiquette
From: | 06.08.2022
Speech Style & Voice
From: | 08.07.2024
The ingredients for good conversation
From: | 08.05.2023
blind date
From: | 06.03.2025
A Real Smile
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz | 16.10.2020A baby is born with a smile reflex, it a premature relax to prepare the gentle muscles around our eyes and lips for a full intercommunication. It’s a mutual feature all humans share.The first smile coming from a baby is such a joyful feeling, a smile that evolves into laughter.A baby is born with a smile reflex, it a premature relax to prepare the gentle muscles around our eyes and lips for a full intercommunication. It’s a mutual feature all humans share.