Category Archives: Etiquette Tips

The Christmas “Newsletter”

Sending cards to friends, family and business associates at the holiday season is a wonderful and heartwarming tradition. If there has been a highlight of your year you would like to mention in the card, such as a birth, marriage, … Continue reading

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Dining Etiquette – Should You Order an Alcoholic Beverage?

If you are dining out and not sure if you should order an alcoholic beverage, follow the lead from others at your table. If you are the first to order, play it safe and order a non-alcoholic beverage such as … Continue reading

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Escalator Etiquette

With the holiday shopping season upon us,  most of us are in malls and department stores more frequently than we are during other times of the year. In addition to being patient while waiting in long lines or politely negotiating … Continue reading

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Religous Ceremonies – The Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah

The bar mitzvah, for boys, and the bat mitzvah, for girls, is a ceremony of the Jewish faith recognizing a young person as an adult member of the congregation.  It takes place in a Jewish synagogue on the first Sabbath, … Continue reading

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Tipping Musicians

A pianist, or strolling musician, should be tipped $1 for each special request of music.  You may also want to tip a musician a minimum of $1 as you leave the restaurant even if they did not play a special … Continue reading

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What is the Rudest Thing You Can Do?

Offend someone. This is why we have etiquette rules and need to follow them 24/7.

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Wedding Etiquette – Broken Engagements

If an engagement is broken, friends and family members should be notified.  An explanation is not necessary.  If you are the friend or family member being notified, do not ask why. Formal cancellation notices must be sent to wedding guests … Continue reading

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Which Shaker is for Salt and Which is for Pepper?

Salt should be placed in the shaker with fewer and larger holes so the large granules pass through the holes easily. Ground pepper is placed in the shaker with more and smaller holes.

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Housewarming Gifts

As many of you travel to visit friends and family during this holiday season, bringing a gift for your host or hostess is a wonderful and most appropriate idea. Some gifts you may want to consider: 1. Homemade cookies or … Continue reading

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Sending Flowers To A Patient In The Hospital

If you send or bring flowers to a patient in the hospital, please make sure the flowers are in a container.  Most hospitals do not have extra containers available to place the flowers in. Also, make sure the patient is … Continue reading

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