Category Archives: Etiquette Tips

Attire – Flip Flops

Flip flops, which are flat rubber thonged sandals, are summer casual beachwear. They are meant to be worn at the beach with swim wear or worn casually with shorts. They are also frequently seen in locker room showers. Never ever … Continue reading

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Funeral Etiquette – Attire For Pallbearers

If you have been asked to perform the honorable duties of a pallbearer in a civil funeral ceremony, you should wear a dark suit and tie. Ladies should also wear a dark suit if performing these duties. Shoes should also … Continue reading

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How to Help Others Remember Names After Introductions

As hard as we try, it is sometimes difficult to remember names after introductions.  It is even more difficult to remember names when introductions have been made in a group setting. If you are the person who made the introductions … Continue reading

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Spitting in Public

It’s a shame I even have to write about this topic.  I am totally disgusted by it and my sensitive stomach can hardly stand the thought of it.  Unfortunately, due to numerous sitings in the course of one day, I … Continue reading

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How To Eat Soup – Dining Etiquette

Without getting fancy or technical about types of soups or soup bowls, here are the basics of eating soup: 1) Use the soup spoon located on the outer, far right of your place setting. In casual dining situations, the spoon … Continue reading

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Prom Etiquette – Attending a Prom or Dance with a Date

When attending a prom or dance with a date, it is important to stay together throughout the evening. Do not leave your date sitting or standing alone while you’re on the other side of the room with friends or on … Continue reading

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Transportation to the Prom or on a Date

Today, many couples or groups attending the prom choose to hire a limousine service to transport them to the many activities of the evening. This is a much safer form of transportation for younger couples, but may be costly. To … Continue reading

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Prom Etiquette – Attire

Dress for a prom may vary from school to school and class to class.  Some schools choose to have a formal prom while other schools prefer a semi-formal prom.  Dress should be indicated on the prom invitation. If the prom … Continue reading

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Prom Etiquette – Corsages and Boutonnieres

It is customary to give your date a corsage or boutonniere when attending the prom. Ladies wear a corsage, gentlemen wear a boutonniere. This tradition comes from a time period, long ago, when flowers were worn to make one smell … Continue reading

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Paying For Prom Expenses

Attending a prom can be very costly.  Today, couples frequently share the costs of the prom such as purchasing their own ticket, limousine rental, and dinner if it is not being served at the prom. It is appropriate and greatly … Continue reading

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