Letters To The Editor
Dear Editor,
Dear Maralyn,
Joan W.,
Bakersfield, CA
I read the article in your July 2014 issue about
business cards. As a once upon a time print shop
owner, I appreciated your article and was
familiar with the traditions you described.
However, you did not mention the quality of the
paper — it is actually quite important. In the
U.S., business card stock is usually a 60# or 80#
paper. The 60# is decidedly flimsy (and should
be avoided), while the 80# is generally quite
acceptable. Personally, I preferred a cotton
based card stock called “Strathmore 88# bristol
cover” in the “wove” (smooth) finish. Cotton
paper stocks have a crispness that all ground
wood pulp papers lack. They are rather more
expensive, however. www.mohawkconnects.com/
products/paper/strathmore-writing
In your December issue, you had an article on
Christian Roth eyewear. Why do you feel it has
stayed so popular for thirty years?
Dear Joan,
Two words. Quality and style. Both Eric Domège
and Christian Roth are dedicated to crafting the
highest quality and stylish eyewear (or “sunnies”
as they call them) around. Sunglasses as a
statement wouldn’t be where it is today, if not
for Christian Roth’s relationship with Andy
Warhol. They just won’t settle for anything but
the best and their celebrity clients feel the same.
Sincerely,
Sherrie Wilkolaski
Editor-in-Chief
Dear Editor,
In your articles on business etiquette for
timeliness for meetings, why didn’t you cover
more about what happens in these business
meetings?
James C.,
Miami, FL
Dear James,
Your question is very good and I was torn in
wanting to include much more on business
meetings. However, if I would have done that, I
would have only been able to cover one or two
countries at a time. I decided it would be better
to give a worldview, which took four sections, if I
just focused on one aspect.
By the way, I looked over your web site to see
what “Luxe (Beat)” magazine was all about.
Interesting...
Pete M,
Galt’s Gulge, Colorado
Dear Pete,
First of all, thank you for investigating Luxe Beat
Magazine. I’m pleased you found it interesting and
went all the way back to looking at a July 2014
article.
Second, a huge thank you for pointing out an
important aspect about business cards that I
know, but had overlooked. As you stated, the
business card stock is very important and creates
a lasting impression. I appreciate your comments
and welcome any future ones.
Dear Editor,
I especially liked the January article on Thomas
Hart Benton’s “America Today” Mural by Renee
Phillips. His artwork appealed to me. But I’d
also like to compliment the author on this and
her other articles. Whereas all of the artwork
does not appeal to me personally, Phillips is able
to provide greater insight into the artist. This,
in turn, provides me with a better
understanding of some work I normally would
not give a second glace. Sometimes I am
surprised that I read the articles.
Thank you.
Bob J.,
Galveston, TX
Dear Bob,
We’re pleased that you enjoyed Renee Phillips’
January article. However, we are also happy to
hear that her monthly articles gain your
attention. Like you, I like some of the artists and
some of the others are not my favorites. But I too
enjoy reading the thought process and story and
have developed a greater appreciation. Thank you
for sharing your thoughts.
Sincerely yours,
Sherrie Wilkolaski
Editor-in-Chief
Sincerely,
Maralyn D. Hill
Executive Editor
Future issues will cover other issues of business
conduct worldwide. Thank you for your interest.
Sincerely yours,
Maralyn D. Hill
Executive Editor
Dear Readers,
We were happy to receive some letters to the editor this month and hope more of you will continue to write to make comments or
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