Category Archives: Etiquette Tips

Dining Etiquette – Sugar Packets

When using a sugar packet to sweeten your beverage, tear the top edge of the packet only 3/4 of the way and place the emptied packet on the edge of your bread plate. The top of the sugar packet is … Continue reading

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Complimenting Weight Loss

When someone has lost weight, it’s very easy to say, “Wow!  You’ve lost weight.  You look great!” Our intentions may have been good in offering a compliment, however, it could make the person feel as though they didn’t look so … Continue reading

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Office Coffee

Unless making coffee is in a secretary’s job description, he or she is not expected to have coffee ready in the morning or any other time of the day.  It is also not the job of any female employee. If … Continue reading

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How to Deal With Homosexuality in the Workplace

Despite a strong movement to dissolve a bias against homosexuals in our country, many companies and individuals still remain closed minded about the topic. It is in the best interest of both heterosexuals and homosexuals to keep your personal life … Continue reading

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Appropriate Times For Telephone Calls

Has the ringing of a telephone ever woken you from a deep sleep after a late night working on a project or sitting up with a baby? Have you ever tried to get to sleep early to prepare for the … Continue reading

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Business Dining – Dining Conversation

Business dining offers an opportunity to build relationships with clients or coworkers. The host should initiate conversation by asking casual, open ended questions about their guests such as “Tell me about where you live.”, “Where did you grow up?”, “Where … Continue reading

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Business Dining – Meeting Your Guests

When entertaining business clients at a restaurant, plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the reservation time. This allows you to check on the table and give the maitre d’ any last minute instructions. Greet your guest at the … Continue reading

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Dating Etiquette – Taking Your Seat at the Theater

Unknown to many, there are rules for taking your seat at the theater. 1.  Always take your seat before the house lights are dimmed. Many theaters will not allow you to be seated once the lights are lowered. 2.  If … Continue reading

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Dating Etiquette – Opening the Door for a Lady

To avoid the awkwardness while opening a door or having a door opened on a date, please follow these guidelines: 1.  Ladies stand on the handle side of the door as they wait for the door to be opened for … Continue reading

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Dating Etiquette – Picking Your Date Up

Here are a few guidelines to make a good impression when picking your date up. 1. Park the car and walk to the door. Do not sit out front honking the horn. This is disrespectful to your date and annoying … Continue reading

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