Monthly Archives: November 2007

Dining Etiquette – Difficult Foods – Bacon

If the bacon is cooked to a soft, limp texture, it should be eaten with a knife and fork. If the bacon is cooked to a crispy texture, it may be eaten with your fingers.

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Professional Presentation – Eye Contact

In my children’s etiquette classes, I require each student to give a short presentation standing in front of a small group. During the presentation, I require them to have eye contact with every person present. Professionals should do the same … Continue reading

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Tipping Skycaps

If you check your luggage at curbside with an airport skycap, the appropriate tip for the skycap is $1 per bag.

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Golf Etiquette – Tipping Golf Caddies

Whether you are playing at a public course or a private club, if you use the services of a golf caddy, you should tip the caddy 15 to 20 percent of the fee for the round of golf. For example: … Continue reading

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Seating a Lady

A gentleman will seat the lady on his right first.  He will then seat the lady on his left or the hostess if they are not accompanied by a gentleman. 1.  The gentleman pulls the chair out from the table. … Continue reading

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Please and Thank You

Many people ask me very difficult etiquette questions.  I’m thrilled people are interested in improving their etiquette skills and want to properly handle certain situations.  What I am puzzled about is why people don’t practice simple everyday acts of etiquette … Continue reading

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