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Category Archives: Etiquette Tips
Clip Nails in Private Please
Clipping your fingernails or toenails falls into the personal grooming category and should be done in private. Never in public. Airline attendants recently created a top 10 list of annoying things passengers do. I was shocked to learn clipping fingernails … Continue reading
Do Not Bring Smelly Food on the Airplane
In an effort to cut costs, airlines have eliminated food service from many flights and encourage passengers to bring their own food on board if they need a snack. This is a great idea. However, when selecting food to bring … Continue reading
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Country Club Attire
Dress codes vary amongst country clubs. Some clubs require traditional, conservative attire, while other clubs are more relaxed with their dress requirements. Dress codes will also vary within the club depending on where you are at the facility. The dress … Continue reading
Restaurant Reservations
If you don’t want to end up on a restaurant’s ‘black list’, you may want to follow these rules. Always be polite when making the reservation. Call the day of the reservation to confirm and eliminate any last minute surprises.Some … Continue reading
Unanswered RSVPs
If you have sent an invitation with an RSVP and have not received a response by the requested date, it is most appropriate to contact the recipient to follow up. In most instances, the recipient forgot to respond. However, it … Continue reading
Check Your Attitude Before Your Interview
Recent graduates are looking for employment and the competition is stiff in this tough economy. New grads are competing not only against other grads, but seasoned employees who have lost their jobs due to downsizing. Something a recent graduate can … Continue reading
Compliment Your Prom Date
A great deal of time is devoted to the planning of a high school prom. In addition to the decorations and ticket sales, the attire worn to the prom is probably the most time consuming and the most personally sensitive … Continue reading
Is a Receiving Line Necessary? – Wedding Etiquette
Many wedding couples dread the tedious receiving line and frequently ask if it is necessary to have one. The purpose of a receiving line is to greet your guests and make appropriate introductions of new family members. If your wedding … Continue reading
He Ordered a Pizza During the Funeral!
In previous posts, I have emphasized the importance of turning cell phones off so they don’t ring during a funeral. I did not, however, discuss the inappropriateness of placing a call on a cell phone during a funeral. I didn’t … Continue reading
Tea Bags and Tea Pots
Tea should be steeped in a pot until it reaches its desired strength and then poured into individual cups. A question I frequently hear when a restaurant server brings a small pot of water and a tea cup to the … Continue reading
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