Monthly Archives: January 2008

Tipping for Valet Parking

It is appropriate to tip a parking attendant $1 for parking your car in smaller cities and $2 in larger cities. Tips are typically pooled by all the attendants at the end of the evening and should be given to … Continue reading

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Undergarments Should be an Understatement

In today’s fashion industry, it is sometimes difficult to determine if certain pieces of attire are to be worn under or over other pieces of clothing. Young adults are wearing undergarments over garments and readily show more than just the … Continue reading

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When is it Appropriate to Begin Eating?

Guests should always take their cue from the person hosting the meal.  When the host or hostess takes the first bite, the guests may then pick up their utensils and begin eating. This etiquette rule came from the royal courts … Continue reading

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How to Handle Unanswered RSVPs

One of the worst social or business etiquette blunders is not answering an RSVP.  The person who sent the invitation needs to know how many people to plan for. What should you do if you sent invitations with an RSVP … Continue reading

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