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Category Archives: Social Etiquette
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
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
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
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
Dining Etiquette – No Finger Licking!
A famous fast food restaurant uses the slogan, “It’s finger licking good!” Yes, their food is that good, but no matter how good it is, please do not lick your fingers at the dinner table. Last night, I was dining … Continue reading
Poise & Composure
How we handle a situation or unfortunate mishap influences how we are perceived by others. When we remain calm and in control of our emotions, we are perceived as having poise and composure. These people are also perceived as having … Continue reading
Avoid Interrupting Someone’s Sentence
How many times has someone interrupted your sentence when you were about to make an important statement? Perhaps a friend or spouse continually finish your sentences? Do Mr. or Mrs. Know-it-all tell the story much better than you can? Annoying, … Continue reading
First Impressions
Research indicates people form judgmental opinions of others within the first seven seconds of meeting. 55% is based on visual perception 38% is based on tone of voice 7% is based on the actual words spoken Prospective customers select people … Continue reading