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Author Archives: Sandy Hyde
E-mail Etiquette – Please Do Not SHOUT
Graphic designers frequently use capital letters in advertisements and poster designs. The capital letters might bring your attention to a particular product or set a style for the design. Used in this manner, the public does not take any offense … Continue reading
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Hold the Door Please
It is most polite to hold a door open for a person following behind you. Do not, under any circumstance, let the door slam shut in someone’s face. If you see an elderly person, someone carrying packages, or someone with … Continue reading
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Baby Showers for Adopted Children
The purpose of a baby shower is to celebrate the arrival of a new family member. It does not matter if the new arrival is coming via natural birth or adoption, or is an infant or a toddler. A mother … Continue reading
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Coughing and Sneezing Etiquette
Yes, there really is a proper and improper way to handle a cough or a sneeze. With the cold and flu season upon us, I hope you all follow these following etiquette tips: 1) Turn away from people when coughing … Continue reading
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The Christmas “Newsletter”
Sending cards to friends, family and business associates at the holiday season is a wonderful and heartwarming tradition. If there has been a highlight of your year you would like to mention in the card, such as a birth, marriage, … Continue reading
Dining Etiquette – Should You Order an Alcoholic Beverage?
If you are dining out and not sure if you should order an alcoholic beverage, follow the lead from others at your table. If you are the first to order, play it safe and order a non-alcoholic beverage such as … Continue reading
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Escalator Etiquette
With the holiday shopping season upon us, most of us are in malls and department stores more frequently than we are during other times of the year. In addition to being patient while waiting in long lines or politely negotiating … Continue reading
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Religous Ceremonies – The Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah
The bar mitzvah, for boys, and the bat mitzvah, for girls, is a ceremony of the Jewish faith recognizing a young person as an adult member of the congregation. It takes place in a Jewish synagogue on the first Sabbath, … Continue reading
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Tipping Musicians
A pianist, or strolling musician, should be tipped $1 for each special request of music. You may also want to tip a musician a minimum of $1 as you leave the restaurant even if they did not play a special … Continue reading
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What is the Rudest Thing You Can Do?
Offend someone. This is why we have etiquette rules and need to follow them 24/7.
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