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Category Archives: Etiquette Tips
Dining Etiquette – How To Eat Spaghetti
Spaghetti is one of the foods at the top of the “difficult foods to eat” list. Although I do not recommend ordering spaghetti at an important business meeting, job interview, or first date, please do not be afraid to enjoy … Continue reading
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Dining Etiquette – Elbows on the the Table
Contrary to what we have been told from the time we were little, elbows may be placed on the table between courses when no food is present. When dining in American Zig Zag style, the hand not holding the utensil … Continue reading
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Business Etiquette – Keep Your Car Clean
Visual Perceptions can make or break you. One visual perception frequently overlooked is your car. I’m not suggesting you run out and purchase a BMW or Mercedes, but wouldn’t we all love to. What I am suggesting is you maintain … Continue reading
Ballroom Dance Etiquette – Getting on the Dance Floor
After two people have agreed to share a dance, the gentleman escorts the lady to the dance floor. If the walkway is narrow or cluttered with chairs and tables, the gentleman walks ahead of the lady to ensure a safe … Continue reading
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Ballroom Dance Etiquette – Applauding the Band
It is appropriate to applaud the band or orchestra at the completion of each musical arrangement or song. The applause communicates your appreciation for their music. Simply stop, face the band, and applaud. You should then thank your partner for … Continue reading
Whitsles and Cat Calls
I live in a neighborhood which is under development. I can tolerate an occasional cement truck blocking the road or the sound of hammering going on throughout the day. What I cannot tolerate are the unsolicited hoots, hollers, and whistles, … Continue reading
Driving Etiquette – Hand Gestures
Nobody likes to be told they are #1 when the incorrect finger is used. (I’m referring to the middle finger.) It is inappropriate to give an aggressive hand gesture to anyone, especially when driving. Displaying a nasty hand gesture does … Continue reading
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Lipstick on a Drinking Glass
If you wear lipstick, blot your lips with a tissue before drinking from a glass to avoid leaving your lip markings on the edge of the glass. Sometimes it is impossible to avoid leaving a lip mark on a glass … Continue reading
Arrival Time for a Meeting
To ensure a meeting begins at the scheduled time, all parties should arrive 3 to 5 minutes before the scheduled time. Never arrive more than 10 minutes before the scheduled time. It may be perceived you do not have enough … Continue reading
Arriving Late for a Meeting or an Appointment
This etiquette expert would advise you to never arrive late for a meeting or an appointment. It’s not all about you. Other people have schedules too and your tardiness interrupts their schedules. You may also be perceived as being disrespectful … Continue reading