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Category Archives: Social Etiquette
When Can I Begin Eating After Being Served?
Do you know the proper time to begin eating? Rules vary from plated dinners, buffets, and family style meals. Continue reading
Why Do We Pull Out A Lady’s Chair?
Have you ever wondered why we pull out a lady’s chair as she is being seated at the dinner table? This act of social etiquette stemmed from the days when the attire of high society women was so elaborate and … Continue reading
Wedding Receiving Lines are Not Optional for Guests
If you are attending a wedding you are expected to go through the receiving line. This is a wonderful opportunity to wish the newlyweds well and share in their joyous celebration. I frequently hear excuses such as, “I don’t want … Continue reading
Go Ahead and Enjoy Your S’more
Some foods bring back childhood memories. For that reason alone, they are just fun to eat. The chocolate s’more is one of those foods. The name conjures thoughts of a sticky, gooey, chocolate goodness. When asked about the etiquette of … Continue reading
Always Be a Good Ambassador
It is easy to forget we are always representing someone or something. It may be your family, your company, your school, or most importantly, and frequently overlooked, yourself. Whenever we are in public or on social media, it is imperative … Continue reading
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Buffet Dining Etiquette: When May I Begin to Eat?
When food is served buffet style and you have a seated place setting, you may begin to eat when at least half of the number of guests seated at your table have returned from the buffet. It is not necessary … Continue reading
Unanswered RSVPs
If you have sent an invitation with an RSVP and have not received a response by the requested date, it is most appropriate to contact the recipient to follow up. In most instances, the recipient forgot to respond. However, it … Continue reading
Don’t Judge Others by Clothing Labels
At a recent event I attended, I overheard one woman ask another who manufactured her dress? The woman wearing the dress quietly answered by saying it had been awhile since she purchased the dress and couldn’t remember. (I must say … Continue reading