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Category Archives: Social Etiquette
Do Not Wander When Dining Out
While on a date or dining with a group, do not leave your table to wander around the restaurant and visit with others. It’s acceptable to excuse yourself from the table to visit the restroom, but make it a direct … Continue reading
The Importance of an RSVP
An RSVP is critical to the planning of a successful event. It gives the host or hostess a number to work with when making arrangements for food, beverages, seating and more. If you fail to appropriately RSVP or uphold your … Continue reading
Use A Coaster Under Your Drinking Glass
Drinking glasses have a tendency to sweat and can damage furniture by leaving a watermark in the shape of a ring on the furniture. Always place a coaster or cocktail napkin under your drinking glass before setting it down on … Continue reading
When Flirting Crosses the Line
Webster’s Dictionary defines flirting as amorous behavior without serious intent. If you find yourself engaging in playful conversation with serious intent, you need to know who you are having this conversation with and immediately stop it before crossing a line. … Continue reading
Posted in Dating Etiquette, Etiquette Tips, Social Etiquette
Tagged crossing the line, dating, etiquette, flirting, relationships
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Sharing the TV Remote Control
I have heard marriages and friendships have been broken because two people were unable to share the television remote control. Here are a few tips to help avoid these broken relationships: 1) Do not change the channel without asking for … Continue reading
Posted in Couples Etiquette, Etiquette Tips, Social Etiquette
Tagged commercials, etiquette, remote control, television, TV
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Signing Childrens Names to Greeting Cards and Correspondence
It is an acceptable practice to sign the names of children on greeting cards and other informal forms of correspondence sent by a family. However, it is not appropriate to sign the names of adult or married children to any … Continue reading
Someone double dipped. What should I do?
Dear Sandy, During a party I was hosting at my home, I was horrified to see one of my guests dip her chip back into the chip dip after taking a bite. I didn’t know how to handle the situation, … Continue reading
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Example of a Condolence Note – Funeral Etiquette
One of the most difficult things to write is a condolence note. However, it is one of the most appreciative things you can do for a family at a time of loss. A handwritten note is much better than a … Continue reading
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Helping a Lady with Her Coat – Dating Etiquette
A true gentleman will always help a lady with her coat. To help her put the coat on, stand behind the lady and hold the coat open at her waist level. This allows the lady to reach her arms back … Continue reading
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Couples Signature on Informal Correspondence
When a married couple is sending informal correspondence such as a greeting card or letter, there is no steadfast etiquette rule for whose name should be written first in the signature. Usually, the person writing the note writes their name … Continue reading