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Category Archives: Etiquette Tips
Remove Names of the Deceased From E-mail Lists
A friend of mine who served on a committee with me recently passed away. As the committee began to prepare for its next meeting through e-mail announcements, I noticed my friends name was still on the mailing roster. This was … Continue reading
Where Do the Parents of the Bride and Groom Sit?
If there is a center aisle in the church, the parents of the bride sit in the first pew on the left and the parents of the groom sit in the first pew on the right as you face the … Continue reading
Working Late? Call Home
It’s courteous to call your spouse or partner if you know you’re going to be working late or will be delayed at the office so they aren’t worried and can make plans of their own. It’s also courteous to call … Continue reading
Use A Coaster Under Your Drinking Glass
Drinking glasses have a tendency to sweat and can damage furniture by leaving a watermark in the shape of a ring on the furniture. Always place a coaster or cocktail napkin under your drinking glass before setting it down on … Continue reading
Applaud the Band After the Dance
It is a polite and appreciative gesture to applaud the band before exiting the dance floor. They provided you with the music to dance to, so you should thank them. I attended a dinner dance last evening, turned to applaud … Continue reading
Posted in Dance Etiquette, Etiquette Faux Pas, Etiquette Tips
Tagged applause, band, Dance Etiquette, dance floor, dinner dance
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Graduation Announcements
Unless an educational institution has an extremely large venue to hold its graduation ceremonies in, it is common to see the institutions limit the number of attendees each graduate can invite to the ceremony. When invitations to the ceremony are … Continue reading
When Flirting Crosses the Line
Webster’s Dictionary defines flirting as amorous behavior without serious intent. If you find yourself engaging in playful conversation with serious intent, you need to know who you are having this conversation with and immediately stop it before crossing a line. … Continue reading
Posted in Dating Etiquette, Etiquette Tips, Social Etiquette
Tagged crossing the line, dating, etiquette, flirting, relationships
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Postwedding Visits
Often elderly or ill family members are unable to attend wedding festivities. It is wonderful when the bride and groom make plans to visit these friends and family members to share their wedding with them. If there is time on … Continue reading
Sharing the TV Remote Control
I have heard marriages and friendships have been broken because two people were unable to share the television remote control. Here are a few tips to help avoid these broken relationships: 1) Do not change the channel without asking for … Continue reading
Posted in Couples Etiquette, Etiquette Tips, Social Etiquette
Tagged commercials, etiquette, remote control, television, TV
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Top Ten College Dorm Bathroom Etiquette Tips
This past weekend, I visited my college alma mater for a reunion weekend and stayed in a college dorm. While using the bathrooms in the dorm, I was surprised, but elated, to read some very unusual graffiti on the stall … Continue reading