Category Archives: Etiquette Tips

Sending Wedding Gifts

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Sandy Hyde

If you wish to give a wedding couple a gift, it is most appropriate to send the gift to the home of the bride or bride’s parents before the wedding rather than bringing the gift to the wedding. This etiquette … Continue reading →

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Dining at a Restaurant Counter

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Sandy Hyde

If you are dining at a crowded restaurant counter and notice a couple or party of two looking for two seats together and you are sitting between two empty seats, please offer to move so the couple may be seated … Continue reading →

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Funeral Processions – Funeral Etiquette

Posted on January 21, 2008 by Sandy Hyde

Funeral processions are part of a burial ritual in Christian faiths. They are typically a solemn event displaying a sense of dignity and respect for the deceased and their loved ones. It is unfortunate that people who are not part … Continue reading →

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Basic Cell Phone Etiquette

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Sandy Hyde

Cell phone use is quickly climbing to the top of America’s pet peeve list. It,s a shame a device so useful in emergencies, security, and business communications can be so annoying when used without following simple etiquette rules. Most recently, … Continue reading →

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How To Cut In At A Dance

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Sandy Hyde

If a gentlemen would like to dance with a lady who is already dancing with another man, he may cut in by approaching the dancing couple, tapping the man on the shoulder, and asking, “May I cut in?” It is … Continue reading →

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How To Eat a Banana – Difficult Foods

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Sandy Hyde

Bananas are one of those foods frequently avoided when dining out because we’re not quite sure how to properly eat them. When you are casually dining at home among family members, it is acceptable to eat this fruit by peeling … Continue reading →

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Tipping for Valet Parking

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Sandy Hyde

It is appropriate to tip a parking attendant $1 for parking your car in smaller cities and $2 in larger cities. Tips are typically pooled by all the attendants at the end of the evening and should be given to … Continue reading →

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Undergarments Should be an Understatement

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Sandy Hyde

In today’s fashion industry, it is sometimes difficult to determine if certain pieces of attire are to be worn under or over other pieces of clothing. Young adults are wearing undergarments over garments and readily show more than just the … Continue reading →

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When is it Appropriate to Begin Eating?

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Sandy Hyde

Guests should always take their cue from the person hosting the meal.  When the host or hostess takes the first bite, the guests may then pick up their utensils and begin eating. This etiquette rule came from the royal courts … Continue reading →

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How to Handle Unanswered RSVPs

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Sandy Hyde

One of the worst social or business etiquette blunders is not answering an RSVP.  The person who sent the invitation needs to know how many people to plan for. What should you do if you sent invitations with an RSVP … Continue reading →

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