Category Archives: Social Etiquette

Dining Etiquette – Entertaining Guests at a Restaurant

When entertaining guests at a restaurant, it is the responsibility of the host or hostess to make his or her guests feel comfortable. This is especially important when the guests are visiting a restaurant for the first time. A few … Continue reading

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Do Not Ask – Cost is a Forbidden Topic

A neighbor of mine is notorious for asking the price of everything I, and all my other neighbors, buy or do. After awhile, it has become quite annoying.  Despite my comments avoiding the answer to the question and my direct … Continue reading

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Divorce Announcements

It is inappropriate to send out divorce announcements or to have a “it’s finally over” divorce party. Family and friends should be notified in person or by phone. Even though it may be tempting to announce your divorce to the … Continue reading

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How To Address a Married Woman

When a woman marries and takes her husband’s name, she is referred to in conversation and written correspondence with Mrs. preceding her husband’s name. For example, Mrs. David Smith rather than Mrs. Sally Smith. If a woman’s first name is … Continue reading

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To Ask or Not to Ask? – The Age Old Question

It is never appropriate to ask someone their age in a business or social setting. There are times when exceptions are made for medical history, legal drinking age, or signing legal documents. However, these situations are for professional verification and … Continue reading

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Give Thanks to Your Host and Hostess

Before leaving a social event, be sure to thank your host and hostess in person. They put a great deal of time and effort in the preparation of the event you attended and would appreciate hearing how much you enjoyed … Continue reading

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Addressing Children

Forms of address for adults are very common. We are very comfortable using “Mr.”, “Miss”, “Mrs.”, and “Ms.” But do you know how to formally address a child? Today, our society has become very casual with the way they address … Continue reading

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Social Faux Pas – Professional Advice at a Social Event

I would like to address the act of seeking professional advice at a social event. I’m not sure if people do this because it’s an inexpensive means of getting professional consultation or it’s just convenient. Either reason, it places the … Continue reading

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Straw Slurping

Do you know when your glass is empty or are you a straw slurper? You know what I’m talking about. We all did it as children. Unfortunately, many people missed the message that it is not proper etiquette to slurp … Continue reading

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How To Make An Introduction

You only get one chance to make a first impression – make it a good one! Basic rules of introductions: 1. Two females or two males, close in age – either name is spoken first “Brian, I would like you … Continue reading

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