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Author Archives: Sandy Hyde
Hosting a Dinner When the Electricity Goes Out
I was attending a large corporate holiday party in Chicago and had to negotiate my way through an ice and snow storm to get to the event. A challenge most Chicagoans are use to. Just as the guests began to … Continue reading
Duplicate Attire at a Social Event
Ladies are more vulnerable than men to arrive at a social event to find another person wearing the same attire they have on. It is very frustrating because most women shop high and low to find the perfect outfit to … Continue reading
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Toasting for Non-Drinkers
Toasting is very common at holiday celebrations, weddings, and social office gatherings. To participate in a toast, you do not have to drink alcohol. What matters is having a beverage glass to raise and sip from. No one will notice … Continue reading
Dining Etiquette – Demitasse Cup and Saucer
The word demitasse comes from the French language and means half cup. The actual size of a demitasse cup is half the size of a regular coffee cup. This small cup is used to serve strong specialty coffees such as … Continue reading
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Chewing Gum Etiquette
There is nothing wrong with chewing gum if it is done quietly and discreetly. However, many people believe chewing gum is socially inappropriate. They most likely formed this opinion because so many people chew their gum with all the annoying … Continue reading
Office Holiday Party Etiquette
In case you missed my segment about office party etiquette on Fox 45 this morning, here is a re-cap of holiday party do’s and don’ts. 1. Don’t pass up the invitation. Not everyone is comfortable attending parties, but your employer … Continue reading
Ms. Hyde to Speak on Fox 45 Morning Show
Etiquette expert, Sandy Hyde, will appear on the Dayton Fox 45 morning show Monday, December 3 at 7:45 am. She will offer tips on behaving yourself at the office holiday party. If you miss the live broadcast, you can view … Continue reading
Non-verbal Communicaton – Your Stance
People form an opinion about you within the first seven seconds of visual contact with you. It is imperative you are always aware of your body language to give a good first impression. When standing, consider the following guidelines: 1. … Continue reading
Umbrellas and Professional Dress
I am frequently asked if it is appropriate to carry an umbrella in any color other than black in a professional environment. Yes, the only situations which would require black umbrellas only would be a black tie event or a … Continue reading
Lighting Candles on the Dinner Table
The candles on a dinner table should not be lit before dusk. Candles should not be on the table at all if the entire meal is to be consumed during daylight hours. The reasoning behind this etiquette rule goes back … Continue reading
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