Category Archives: Social Etiquette

Valentine’s Day – Don’t Overlook The Little Things

I was shopping in a department store today and overheard customers stressing over Valentine’s Day.  Men were complaining about the expense of buying flowers and gifts.  Women were complaining about the men in their lives not giving them the right … Continue reading

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Attire For the Captain’s Dinner

If you are vacationing on a cruise and invited to the Captain’s Dinner, formal attire is required.

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Invitations – Can You Bring Your Children or a Guest?

If you are invited to a wedding or another social event and are wondering if your children are included in the invitation, look at the way the invitation is addressed. The envelope should be addressed exactly to those who are … Continue reading

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A Tutorial For Eating Superbowl Party Snacks and Foods

Superbowl Sunday is second when it comes to Americans consuming the greatest amount of food in a day during the year.  Thanksgiving Day is first. As we all know, Superbowl Sunday foods are much more casual and fun than those … Continue reading

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Printed Thank You Cards/Notes

Printed thank you notes or cards alone are not an acceptable way to show your appreciation or gratitude.  If you send a printed card, be sure to include a handwritten message in the card saying exactly what it is you … Continue reading

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Being Seated For Lunch or Dinner

As I watched the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama, I was very surprised to see the difficulty the banquet managers had getting the guests to take their seats at the Inaugural Luncheon.  While millions of Americans watched, political officials, high … Continue reading

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Addressing The President of the United States in Writing

If you are writing a letter to the President of the United States, the following forms of address should be used. Letter Greeting: Dear Mr. President Envelope Address: The President – followed by the White House Address or The President … Continue reading

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Addressing a Former President in Writing

If you should have to correspond with a past president in writing, the following forms of address should be used: Addressing an envelope: The Honorable George W. Bush or The Honorable George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush A letter greeting: … Continue reading

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Baby Showers for Adopted Children

The purpose of a baby shower is to celebrate the arrival of a new family member.  It does not matter if the new arrival is coming via natural birth or adoption, or is an infant or a toddler.  A mother … Continue reading

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The Christmas “Newsletter”

Sending cards to friends, family and business associates at the holiday season is a wonderful and heartwarming tradition. If there has been a highlight of your year you would like to mention in the card, such as a birth, marriage, … Continue reading

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