Author Archives: Sandy Hyde

How To Eat Soup – Dining Etiquette

Without getting fancy or technical about types of soups or soup bowls, here are the basics of eating soup: 1) Use the soup spoon located on the outer, far right of your place setting. In casual dining situations, the spoon … Continue reading

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Prom Etiquette – Attending a Prom or Dance with a Date

When attending a prom or dance with a date, it is important to stay together throughout the evening. Do not leave your date sitting or standing alone while you’re on the other side of the room with friends or on … Continue reading

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Transportation to the Prom or on a Date

Today, many couples or groups attending the prom choose to hire a limousine service to transport them to the many activities of the evening. This is a much safer form of transportation for younger couples, but may be costly. To … Continue reading

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Prom Etiquette – Attire

Dress for a prom may vary from school to school and class to class.  Some schools choose to have a formal prom while other schools prefer a semi-formal prom.  Dress should be indicated on the prom invitation. If the prom … Continue reading

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Prom Etiquette – Corsages and Boutonnieres

It is customary to give your date a corsage or boutonniere when attending the prom. Ladies wear a corsage, gentlemen wear a boutonniere. This tradition comes from a time period, long ago, when flowers were worn to make one smell … Continue reading

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Paying For Prom Expenses

Attending a prom can be very costly.  Today, couples frequently share the costs of the prom such as purchasing their own ticket, limousine rental, and dinner if it is not being served at the prom. It is appropriate and greatly … Continue reading

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Asking Someone to the Prom

Traditional etiquette rules required a young lady to wait for a young gentlemen to ask her to attend the high school prom with him. Although this etiquette expert believes there is a sense of appropriateness and romance with this rule, … Continue reading

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How To Remember Names After An Introduction

I am frequently asked for suggestions to help remember names after an introduction. 1. Repeat the name of the person you are being introduced to. This will help you remember the name and allow the person to correct you in … Continue reading

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Funeral Etiquette – Appropriate Attire

There was a time when black was the only appropriate color to wear to a funeral.  Today, only family members are expected to wear black unless you have been asked to be a pallbearer or have been asked to be … Continue reading

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After Hours and Weekend Business Attire

If you are going in to the office after hours or on the weekend, you should dress in casual business attire such as khakis and a button down or polo shirt.  Clothes should be clean and pressed just as they … Continue reading

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