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Author Archives: Sandy Hyde
How To Cut In At A Dance
If a gentlemen would like to dance with a lady who is already dancing with another man, he may cut in by approaching the dancing couple, tapping the man on the shoulder, and asking, “May I cut in?” It is … Continue reading
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How To Eat a Banana – Difficult Foods
Bananas are one of those foods frequently avoided when dining out because we’re not quite sure how to properly eat them. When you are casually dining at home among family members, it is acceptable to eat this fruit by peeling … Continue reading
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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
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
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
Re-gifting
We give gifts because we value our relationships with family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances who help us throughout the year. A gift shows our appreciation and/or love and brings joy and pleasure to the recipient. The act of giving a … Continue reading
Receiving Unwanted Gifts
It’s the time of year for exchanging gifts. Hopefully, you’ll receive gifts you can use and enjoy. Unfortunately, we’ve all received the occasional gift that makes us wonder, “What were they thinking? Here are a few helpful tips to handle … Continue reading
Chewing Gum in School
It has been brought to my attention a school district is considering to make a ruling on whether or not chewing gun is allowed in school. As I mentioned in an earlier posting regarding chewing gum, there is nothing inherently … Continue reading
Cell Phones Ringing at Inappropriate Times
I have previously posted on the topic of cell phone use during meals, meetings, performances, checkout lines, and funerals. The basic rule is to turn the phone off or to a silence mode when attending any of these events. However, … Continue reading