Sample Interview Topics / Talking Points

Personal Story & Book Journey

• The Story Behind Polished in Pink:
  • From the inspiration to a reality show wake-up call to a book that’s all heart.
• Why This Book Now:
  • How Neysla’s personal journey made etiquette feel fresh and relatable.

Etiquette & Modern Life

• Why Etiquette Still Matters (and Isn’t What You Think):
  • A fresh look at how modern manners evolved into everyday respect.
• Polished but Real:
  • Balancing etiquette with authenticity—showing up polished without losing yourself.
• Handling Awkward Moments:
  • Real-world advice for staying confident when things go sideways.
• Digital Dilemmas:
  • Navigating social media, texting, and group chats with tact.
• Breaking the Rules (When It’s Okay):
  • What etiquette rules are due for a refresh—and how to know.
• Raising Polished Kids:
  • Passing down social skills that feel modern and meaningful.

Dining & Entertaining

• Dining Out, Done Right:
  • Manners for modern tables—QR menus, tipping, and food preferences.
• Great Guests & Better Hosts:
  • Simple ways to show up graciously at any gathering.
• Cocktail Party Confidence:
  • How to mingle, sip, and snack gracefully.
• Restaurant Red Flags:
  • Top dining faux pas and how to avoid them.
• The New Rules of Hosting:
  • Focusing on connection over perfection.

Travel Etiquette

• Travel Smarts:
  • Courteous behavior for flights, hotels, and shared spaces.
• The Group Trip Survival Guide:
  • How to be a polished (and fun) travel companion.
• Plane, Train, Hotel:
  • Unspoken travel rules that make a big difference.

Fashion & Style

• Dress Codes Decoded:
  • What “smart casual,” “cocktail,” and “black tie” really mean.
• The Etiquette of Fashion:
  • How style choices shape first impressions.
• Fashionably Late?:
  • Timeliness etiquette—when it’s okay and when it’s not.
• Polished & Comfortable:
  • Finding confidence in what you wear, for any setting.

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