Adeodata Czink, president of Business of Manners, has been a media source on international etiquette and the social graces since 1989.
Experienced in print, radio, and television interviews, Adeodata has appeared on programs such as CBC Venture, CityTV, and 680 News, and has been quoted in Canadian Business, Profit magazine, the Globe and Mail and many others.
What to do about the summer airline seat squeeze
Christopher Elliott / USA Today
March 17, 2023
The final word on boarding etiquette
Christopher Elliott | The Washington Post
April 13, 2022
Travel Advice
Christopher Elliott | USA Today
December 31, 2021
Restaurant etiquette debate: Should you add a tip when you order takeout food?
Christopher Elliott | USA Today
September 17, 2021
Why do travelers think the rules don’t apply to them
Christopher Elliott | USA Today
December 2020
Air Travel: If your seat-mate refuses to wear a mask
Christopher Elliott | USA Today
December 7, 2020
Gabriella Filisko | ABA Student Lawyer Magazine
Attorney | Writer | Editor | Project Manager
September/October issue
20 Rude Restaurant Habits You Need to Stop ASAP
Charlotte Hilton Andersen | Reader’s Digest
May 2019
11 Times Your AirPods Are Making You Seem Rude
Charlotte Hilton Andersen | Reader’s Digest
May 2019
Etiquette mistakes you never knew you were making
Amanda Lauren, TheList.com
December 1, 2017
Apologies
Helen Lammers-Helps
October 5, 2017
Whose armrest is it, anyway?
Christopher Elliott, The Globe and Mail Metro (Ontario Edition)
April 1, 2017
Stockings for work
March 6, 2017
Cell Phone Etiquette
Christina Cherenskey show
CFRB
February 19, 2017 live
Table Manners
Lauren Gordon | TheDailyMeal.com
Thank you for your quotes. Would LOVE to do regular features with you.
April 2, 2015
How to tell your family you don’t want Christmas gifts
Natasha Burton | DailyWorth
December 8, 2014
Etiquette today
Promod Sharma | Tea at Taxevity
September 21, 2014
This is how much you should tip for every service
Galit Breen | AllParenting.com
July 8, 2014
Handshake or fist bumps?
Lisa Rundle | CBC’s Q
Obviously I argued for the handshake.
January 10, 2014
AAA Connection
Cell phone etiquette
Erika Giesl
March 2013
AAA Connection
I am sorry, please excuse me
Erika Giesl
March 2013
AAA Connection
First Meeting, what to do, what to say
Erika Giesl
August 2013
Global TV3
Cell phone etiquette
Alexandra Abdelwahab
August 2013
http://globalnews.ca/video/812429/sorry-but-canadians-are-losing-their-reputation-as-polite-thanks-to-the-cell-phone
Financial Post Executive Section
Culture shock
Andy Holloway
March 14, 2012
Financial Post Executive Section
Cell phone etiquette
Andy Holloway
May 1, 2012
Financial Post Executive Section
Forgot your name?
Andy Holloway
November 6, 2012
Maclean’s – Special Issue (PDF version)
Julie McKinnell
The etiquette expert’s tips on turning heads
December 7, 2011
Beautiful Beginnings Magazine
Annette McLeod
Incorporating your pet into your wedding
December 2011
National Post (PDF version)
Andy Holloway
Let’s Party: Holiday season is an excuse to let your hair down, but keep your guard up
December 2011
Toronto Cooking at the Delicious Food Show
Ileana Rouse
Perfectly polite dinner guests
November 11, 2011
Afternoon Tea at Fairmont
Zebunnisa Beverley
Lifestyle of simpatico…
October 26, 2011
MomWhoRuns.com
Victoria Weiss
Delicious Food Show
October 25, 2011
Global News
Allan Carter
Flipping the bird
October 25, 2011
Financial Post (PDF Version)
Let’s Party, pg.26
Breaking the ice
October 4, 2011
Association of Administrative Assistants Newsletter
Arlene Stone
Social etiquette in a business environment
October 2011
Association of Administrative Assistants Newsletter
Arlene Stone
Georgian College, Barrie
How to Introduce a Speaker
March 2011
MB Magazine for Business
Markham Unionville Thornhill Richmond Hill
Internet Etiquette
Volume 7, Issue 1, 2011
February 2011
Chatelaine
Rebecca Eckler
Help Fix My Life section
Etiquette on apologizing
January 2011
Source Imaging Newsletter
Business Card Etiquette
December 2010
The Eyeopener, Ryerson University’s Newspaper
Nicole Witkowski
Etiquette for Dummies
November 3, 2010
Source Imaging Newsletter
Cell Phone Etiquette
April 2010
Women’s Post
Miranda Voth, Editor’s Choice
The 9 to 5 Bra Gets Sexist Reviews on Dragon’s Den
October, 2009
English and Culture Club of Chinese Professionals (ECCCP) Weekly
Etiquette of Social Networking
October 7, 2009
Women’s Post – Weekly Feature
Miranda Voth, Editor’s Choice
Learning the Business of Manners
August 31, 2009
Tastebuds
Steve Diguer, Marblemedia
Table Manners for Children
August, 2009
CTV news
Blackberry Etiquette
June 30, 2009
The Connection (Association of Administrative Assistants)
How May I Address You?
June, 2009
MB Magazine for Business
First Meetings: What to Do, What to Say
June, 2009
Sears Magazine
Liza Finlay
Etiquette Then and Now
May 2009
Toronto Business Times
Helping Newcomers Succeed – Canadian network etiquette, business manners
March 2009
Etobicoke Guardian
Seven Secrets to Immigrants’ Success
February 25, 2009
Carleton University School Newspaper
Jamie Peterson
Formal Dining on a Date
February 3, 2009
Conference Connections
Canadian Immigrant
February, 2009
World Journal Toronto Bureau
Tianpei Ma
Manners Matter
February, 2009
Maclean’s Magazine
Barbara Righton
No-Phone Zone
November 3, 2008
Toronto Star
Tracy Nesdoly
Manage Your Micro
October 25, 2008
MuchMusic CTV channel 9
Etiquette tips to prepare rapper Belly for the upcoming MuchMusic Video Awards (MMVAs).
June 6, 2008
940 Montreal Radio
Natasha Hall
Swearing and Gossiping in the Workplace
May 28, 2008
Comedy Network
Good Morning, World
Table Manners
May, 2008
Missing Manners
Liz Anderson
Toronto Sun Travel
April 20, 2008
womanradio.org
Karen Fraser
International Women’s Day
March 8, 2008
Wedding SOS: Table Manners for the Holiday Bride
Stephanie Day
February, 2008
Countdown to Party
Spree Living
Winter Holiday Issue, 2007
On Business Dinner Party and International Etiquette
Good Morning World
Unplug TV
Avion Films
November 5, 2007
Spa Gift Certificates Make Great Office Gifts
JILL ANDREW FOR METRO TORONTO
November 5, 2007
Discussion on “Excused Absence Network” in the States giving out forged documents for you not being at work
CBC Radio 940 Montreal
October 29, 2007
Holiday Etiquette
Alberta County
October 24, 2007
Party On…Just Mind Your Manners
realscreen
Lana Castleman
October 1, 2007
Holiday Etiquette
“Alberta Country” Calgary – phone interview
October 24, 2007
Realscreen
L. Castleman
September 27, 2007
The Silent NO
Toronto Star
July 8, 2007
Handling Summer Visitors
Radio Noon, CBC St. John’s NF
June 26, 2007
Office Wear for the Summer: Flip-Flops and Culottes?
940 Montreal Radio
June 26, 2007
Romance at the Office
940 Montreal Radio
May 15, 2007
Eating at your Desk
Morning Show, CBC Radio Windsor
May 9, 2007
Haunted by the Ring Tone from Hell
Globe & Mail
April 23, 2007
Minding Their Manners
Caledon Enterprise
April 18, 2007
Table Manners
Tdot.tv
March 23, 2007
Etiquette?the Origin, the Reasons
Humber Et Cetera
March 2007
Cell Phone Etiquette
CFRB
February 10, 2007
Ask the Expert: Goodwill Gifts
The Globe and Mail
December 23, 2006
Holiday Party Etiquette
CityTV
December 8, 2006
How to be a Good Guest: Holiday Etiquette
Rogers Collingwood Daytime TV
December 2, 2006
How to Beg Off the Telephone
Guelph Mercury
November 21, 2006
Crosstalk
Radio Noon, CBC Newfoundland/Labrador
October 13, 2006
Meals & Manners for Upcoming WIN Event
Daytime, Rogers, Kitchener/Waterloo
October 12, 2006
Interview re: Former Governor General Criticizing the Queen of England
Entertainment Tonight, Global TV
October 4, 2006
Personal Space in the Office / Cubicle Etiquette
Metro News
August 29, 2006
Cell Phone Etiquette
Radio Noon, CBC Newfoundland/Labrador
August 28, 2006
The Art of Tipping
CBC News
July 31, 2006
Table Manners in a Multicultural Society
CKCO News, Kitchener
June 22, 2006
Toronto Ranking Third on the Polite Scale
Global News
June 20, 2006
Toronto: The Third Most Polite City in the World
The National Post
June 20, 2006
Kissing with Business Associates
The World Today, CKNW Vancouver
May 22, 2006
The Art of Kissing
Toronto Sun & Vancouver Sun
May 21, 2006
Minding Your Business Manners
Metro News
May 8, 2006
Job Search Etiquette for Newcomers to Canada
Career Professionals of Canada
May 2006
Profanities at Work
The Expressline, 940 Montreal Radio
April 24, 2006
Business Card Etiquette
The World Today, CKNW Radio, Vancouver
April 17, 2006
Cocktail Party Etiquette
Globe & Mail
April 15, 2006
Business Card Etiquette
Globe & Mail Report on Business
April 5, 2006
Business Exchange Starts With Card
Metro News
March 28, 2006
Kidiquette at the Fairmont Royal York
CTV News
March 18, 2006
Business Card Etiquette
Metro News
March 17, 2006
Tim Horton’s Roll Up the Rim Ethical Issue
Montreal Today, 940 Montreal Radio
March 9, 2006
Mind Your Manners
Guelph Mercury
February 14, 2006
Rudeness in the Office
Montreal Today, 940 Montreal Radio
January 9, 2006
Dining Etiquette: A Lesson Just in Time for Christmas
Brian J. Fleming Catholic Adult Learning Centre
Winter 2006 Newsletter
This Is the Law; Business Etiquette; Fine Dining; Legal Corner Live
ROBTV.com
December 19, 2005
Brush Up on Your Holiday Manners
Canadian Press
December 16, 2005
Children’s Holiday Etiquette
CBC Radio Newfoundland
December 15, 2005
Avoid Holiday Party Faux-Pas
Western Star, Newfoundland (Canadian Press)
December 14, 2005
You Better Watch Out: Holiday Socializing
London Free Press
December 12, 2005
Mind Your Manners During the Holiday Season
The Leader Post Regina, Saskatchewan (Canadian Press)
December 12, 2005
Party Horror Stories
Global TV
December 9, 2005
Manners Important During Holidays
Red Deer Advocate, Alberta (Canadian Press)
December 9, 2005
Mind Your Manners: Avoid Holiday Faux Pas by Brushing Up on Manners
The Daily Gleaner, New Brunswick
December 9, 2005
Schmoozing 101: The Gift of Gab
Canadian Business
December 5, 2005
Kidiquette
CBC News: Morning
November 30, 2005
Survive the Party
Metro News
November 10, 2005
Polite Toronto
Global TV
September 26, 2005
Mingling Etiquette
The New CHAY 93.1 FM
September 20, 2005
Business Lunch Etiquette
CKWR FM
June 29, 2005
The Art of the Business Lunch
Canadian Business Magazine
April 25, 2005
Job Search Etiquette
Canadian Newcomer Magazine
Spring, 2005
Bad Etiquette Can Leave a Bad Taste
canadaone.com
February, 2005
A Mouth in Mint Condition
NOW Magazine
February 27, 2005
Defined by your desk: Be careful what your workplace accessories may be saying about you
Toronto Sun
February 21, 2005
In-law Etiquette relating to the Meet the Fockers movie
Global TV evening news
December 22, 2004
International Etiquette
Menz Radio, Team 990 AM (CHUM) Montreal
November 13 & 14, 2004
Buffet Party Basics
Homemakers.com
November 2004
Bad Etiquette Can Be Bad for Your Career
Menz
October 28, 2004
Love Bites
Eye Weekly
October 14, 2004
Gary Doyle Show
570 News Radio Kitchener
October 14, 2004
Bad Etiquette Can Leave a Sour Taste
Globe and Mail
October 13, 2004
Etiquette
Oakville Beaver
October 2004
Canada’s Business Report
radio aired in 9 cities across Canada
August 2, 2004
The Business Lunch
Canadian Business Magazine
August, 2004
Metro Morning
CBC Radio
July 20, 2004
Meals &: Manners
CKCO TV Kitchener
May 27, 2004
RSVP
CBC1 Radio, Southern New Brunswick
May 17, 2004
Table Manners
Rogers Cable TV, Collingwood
April 1, 2004
Culture Differences
Markham Economist
March 9, 2004
International Women’s Day
Rogers Cable TV, Collingwood
March 4, 2004
An Agoraphobic’s Guide to Toronto
Toronto Life
February 2004
Small Talk, Big Business
Profit Magazine
December 2003
Parents’ Input on Children’s Christmas Gifts
Metro Morning, CBC Radio
December 2003
Living Essentials
Rogers Cable TV
November 14, 2003
Body Language at Work
FW magazine
September 2003
Mind Your Manners
Article by Melissa Hank
July 2003
E-mail Etiquette
Dream Bytes newsletter
April 2003
Ms. Conduct
Small Talk, CBC Radio Calgary
May 2003
Etiquette in Baghdad
680 News
April 10, 2003
Mastering Small Talk
CKLW Windsor (radio)
January 4, 2003
Christmas Gift Giving
Edmonton Sun
December 2002
Party Etiquette
Rogers Cable TV
November 19, 2002
Children’s Etiquette
CBC Radio
November 2002
How to Behave Around the Queen
680 News
October 2002
Master Small Talk
Profit Magazine
August 2002
Digital love: Nothing Gets in the Way of Love Like a Wireless Handheld Device
The Ottawa Citizen
July 27, 2002
Technology Etiquette
680 News
May 9, 2002
Technology Etiquette
Radio Kitchener
May 9, 2002
PC Etiquette
CHML, Hamilton (radio)
May 8, 2002
Technology Etiquette
980 Radio
May 8, 2002
Table Manners
U8TV-Lofters
January 29, 2002
New Year’s Party Behaviour
Breakfast Television, CITY-TV
December 31, 2001
3-Part Series on Etiquette
CITY-TV CP24
December 16 and 18, 2001
Alternative Health
NOW Magazine
December 13, 2001
Gift Giving
Toronto Sun
December 12/13, 2001
Children’s Manners
Zehr’s Magazine
October/November 2001
Children’s Etiquette
Working Mother Magazine, National New York City issue
September 2001
Dating Etiquette
TRICON Films Matchmaking
July 24, 2001
Presenting Business Cards
U8TV Shower Hour
July 27, 2001
How To Do Lunch
CITY-TV CP24
June 6, 2001
Brides and Grooms Will Always Take Your Cash
The Financial Post
May 12, 2001
Cell Phone Etiquette
CKLN 88.1 FM
March 9, 2001
The Business Lunch
Breakfast Television, CITY-TV
March 8, 2001
House Calls
Toronto Life
February 2001
Do’s and Don’ts at Office Parties
680 News
December 2000
Traveller’s Check: Travel Etiquette
Your Office
December 2000
It’s More Than Just the Thought That Counts
Investment Executive
December 2000
International Dining
Venture, CBC-TV
November 14, 2000
Seminar to Teach Business Manners
The Albany Herald
September 28, 2000
Party Time
The Edmontonians
July 2000
Business Card Etiquette
The Edmontonians
May 2000
Real-World Etiquette
680 News
April 2000
International Etiquette
680 News
February 26, 2000
The Tension-Posture Connection
PowerLines
February 2000
Put Those Hands Where I Can See Them and Other Etiquette Rules
The National Post
January 8, 2000
Style Manager
Report on Business Magazine
November 1999
Did You Know?
Breakfast Television, CITY-TV
June 28, 1999
Mind Your Manners, Executives Are Told
The Toronto Star
September 29, 1997
New Business Plan Unveiled
The Enterprise
July 27, 1997
Good Manners Play an Important Role in Business
Administrative Assistant?s Update
May 1996
Some Tips on Minding Your Manners in the Air
The Financial Post
September 23, 1994
Fluent Body Language a Valuable Executive Skill
The Financial Post
March 26, 1994
Learn to Use Words to Your Best Advantage
The Financial Post
March 19, 1994
Doing It Up the ‘Right’ Way
The Toronto Star
June 3, 1990
Small Talk Is a Big Help at Party Time
The Toronto Star
December 11, 1989