Author Archives: Sandy Hyde

How To Use A Wedge Of Lemon

If you are served a wedge of lemon to flavor tea, iced tea, fish, or other foods, you may want to squeeze the lemon in the drink or on the food. Gently squeeze the juice of  the lemon on the … Continue reading

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Be A Good Sport

No one likes to be around a poor loser or a gloating winner.  It’s important to use good etiquette skills when playing sports. To be a good loser: 1. Thank the other player or team members for playing a good … Continue reading

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Arrive Before the Bride

When attending a wedding ceremony, it is proper etiquette to arrive before the bride walks down the aisle. I recently attended a ceremony where the wedding coordinator had to lock the church doors as the bride began to take her … Continue reading

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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

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Closet Staples for Men

Men should make an investment purchase for a few must-haves in their closets.  These items may be worn for business meetings, job interviews, social events, and religious ceremonies.  By initially spending a little bit more for quality clothing and accessories, … Continue reading

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A Good House Guest is Tidy

A good house guest is a neat and tidy house guest.  Always clean up after yourself when staying in some one’s home. 1. Keep your bedroom neat by making the bed every morning and picking up your clothes.  Do not … Continue reading

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ATM Courtesies

When waiting to use an ATM, be courteous to the person currently using the machine.  Doing your banking in an open, public setting can be intimidating. 1. Stand back and leave enough distance between you and the person using the … Continue reading

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How to Respond to a Request for Money

If you are in a position to loan someone money and feel comfortable doing so, that’s great.  Make sure you have a written statement that states the date the loan is to be paid back and the amount of interest, … Continue reading

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Receive Daily Etiquette Tweets on Twitter

The Etiquette School of Ohio is now offering etiquette tips on twitter.  The LadyofEtiquette is poised for twitter success and awaits her twitter following!  Sign up today so you don’t miss a single etiquette tweet.

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Etiquette Coach, Sandy Hyde to Appear on ABC 22/FOX 45 Dayton

Etiquette coach, Sandy Hyde, will appear on ABC 22/Fox 45 Dayton, Monday, July 6 at 8:40am.  As weddings and summer soirees come to a peak, Sandy will be offering etiquette tips to navigate place settings with ease and grace.  Tune … Continue reading

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