Author Archives: Sandy Hyde

Using the Title of “Jr.” Properly

The title of “Jr.” is used when a father and son share the same full name. This title also indicates the father is living. Upon the passing of the father, the title of “Jr.” should no longer be used to … Continue reading

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Golf Etiquette – When and Where To Tally Your Score

Do not tally your golf score while standing on the green.  Doing so delays the play of those on the holes behind you. It is best to tally your score on the next tee while other players in your group … Continue reading

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How To Eat Cherry Tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes are eaten with the fingers unless they are being served in a salad or are included in the preparation of a dish. 1. Select a cherry tomato small enough to fit in your mouth in one bite. 2. … Continue reading

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When the Main Course Arrives Too Early

When dining at a casual restaurant, the main course will occasionally arrive before you and other diners have completed the soup or salad course. Rather than shifting plates around to find room on the table for both courses, simply ask … Continue reading

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Replying To An E-mail

When replying to an e-mail, include the original message along with any additional correspondence so the person receiving it can easily reference past communication on that particular topic. If you are changing the topic of the e-mail, then start a … Continue reading

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Toothpicks

Toothpicks were invented to aid in the removal of food stuck in between your teeth. Toothpicks should be used in private and should never be used at the dinner table. If you have food stuck in your teeth, excuse yourself … Continue reading

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Serving Snacks in a Serving Bowl

It’s very common to see snacks, such as pretzels or chips, casually set out in large serving bowls at a social gathering, meeting, or in the employee lounge. When serving snacks in this manner, please include a serving utensil so … Continue reading

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Wedding Boutonnieres

The groom’s boutonniere should be a flower selected from the bride’s bouquet. All other wedding boutonnieres should be different from the groom’s boutonniere, but should coordinate with the wedding color theme or be a flower selected from the bridesmaids’ bouquets. … Continue reading

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The Teaspoon

The teaspoon should be brought to the table with the tea or coffee cup after the meal is completed and the table has been cleared of the main course. The teaspoon should never be placed on the table with the … Continue reading

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Spacing Individual Place Settings

When spacing individual place settings at the table, you don’t want your guests to be so close they bump elbows or spill food on one another, but you also don’t want them so far apart that conversation is difficult and … Continue reading

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