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Category Archives: Etiquette Tips
Sit Up Straight and Tall at Your Desk – Children’s Etiquette at School
When I stand in front of a class to teach a group of students, I use good posture. I expect the same courtesy from the students sitting at their desks. Students should sit up straight in their chairs just as … Continue reading
George Washington Promoted Manners Too!
On this President’s Day, it seems appropriate to acknowledge George Washington, at the age of 16, copied a set of rules on manners composed by the French Jesuits in 1595 for a lesson in penmanship. Today, these rules are published … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day – Don’t Overlook The Little Things
I was shopping in a department store today and overheard customers stressing over Valentine’s Day. Men were complaining about the expense of buying flowers and gifts. Women were complaining about the men in their lives not giving them the right … Continue reading
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Someone Else Is Using Your Bread Plate!
I am frequently asked, “What should I do if the person sitting next to me unknowingly uses my bread plate?” The last thing we want to do is embarrass this person by pointing out their mistake. Simply say nothing and … Continue reading
Posted in Dining Etiquette, Etiquette Tips
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Test Fabrics For Wrinkles – Professional Attire
Professionals frequently have days when they have to look as crisp and neat at a dinner meeting as they did at their early morning staff meeting. One key to mastering this skill is to select professional attire made with quality … Continue reading
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Handicapped Parking Etiquette – Do Not Judge
I witnessed a terrible faux pas this afternoon. A woman parked her vehicle in a handicapped parking space at the grocery store. She had a handicapped parking pass appropriately displayed in her vehicle. She was not in a wheelchair and … Continue reading
Attire For the Captain’s Dinner
If you are vacationing on a cruise and invited to the Captain’s Dinner, formal attire is required.
Invitations – Can You Bring Your Children or a Guest?
If you are invited to a wedding or another social event and are wondering if your children are included in the invitation, look at the way the invitation is addressed. The envelope should be addressed exactly to those who are … Continue reading
Military Weddings and Flowers
The bride and bridesmaids may carry traditional bouquets at a military wedding. A man in military uniform does not wear a boutonniere. He may wear military decorations instead.
Wedding Etiquette Tips: Avoid Wedding Ring Mishaps
During the many years my father was a judge, he performed hundreds of wedding ceremonies. I was very fortunate to have seen most of the weddings. I will be the first to attest to the fact that anything can go … Continue reading
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