Category Archives: Etiquette Tips

Social Etiquette – Greeting Card Signatures

When greeting cards are sent, there are a few rules to follow to include an appropriate signature: 1) A couple’s signature should be signed with the man’s name first. Mike and Mary Smith. 2) A title of Mr. or Mrs. … Continue reading

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Office Etiquette – Losing Your Cool or Temper

Never lose your temper in a professional setting. If you are upset about something, walk away, breathe deeply and count to 10. Should you accidentally lose control, be sure to apologize later. If someone else loses control, do not confront … Continue reading

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Office Telephone Etiquette – Personal Phone Calls

It is sometimes impossible to avoid personal phone calls at the office. Do be considerate of company time and keep personal phone calls short and few. It is also important to keep personal business private in the office. Remember to … Continue reading

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Funeral Etiquette – Corsages

I have recently been asked about the appropriateness of wearing flowers to a funeral. Please let me make it very clear, it is inappropriate to wear corsages or boutonnières at a funeral. This is a somber occasion and the wearing … Continue reading

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Wedding Etiquette – Broken Engagements

If an engagement is broken, any wedding gifts received should be returned to the sender with a brief note of explanation. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith, I regretfully inform you my engagement to Brian Adams has been broken.  I am … Continue reading

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How To Handle A Greeting When An Incorrect Name Is Used

My first name is Sandy. Occasionally, someone will greet me using an incorrect name such as Mandy or Candy. Either they incorrectly heard my name when we were initially introduced, or they were pretty close at remembering it. When someone … Continue reading

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When A Gentleman And A Lady Walk Together…

Traditionally, when a gentleman and a lady walk together down a street, the gentleman walks on the outside or curb side of the sidewalk. When a couple is walking somewhere other than on a sidewalk, the gentleman always walks on … Continue reading

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Dining Etiquette – When Is It Appropriate To Begin Eating?

Proper etiquette is to wait until your host or hostess has taken the first bite of their meal before you begin eating. This etiquette rule dates back to a time period before food was refrigerated.  The host or hostess would … Continue reading

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On What Side Do You Wear A Corsage or Boutonniere?

A corsage or boutonniere is always worn on the left.

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Dining Etiquette – The Role of the Napkin

The napkin has several roles when used during a formal dinner. 1)  When the host or hostess places the napkin on her lap, the meal has begun.  Guests should also place their napkin on their lap at this time. 2)  … Continue reading

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