Category Archives: Travel Etiquette

Do Not Bring Smelly Food on the Airplane

In an effort to cut costs, airlines have eliminated food service from many flights and encourage passengers to bring their own food on board if they need a snack. This is a great idea.  However, when selecting food to bring … Continue reading

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Know Your Way Around A Boat or Cruise Ship

It is proper etiquette to know and understand the correct terminology when on a boat or cruise ship. The left side of the boat is port, the right side is starboard. Forward is said instead of front and aft is … Continue reading

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Politely Ending a Conversation on a Flight

There are times when you are not in the mood to converse during a flight.  Maybe it’s the end of a long work week, you’re mentally preparing for a presentation, or you want to settle in with a good book. … Continue reading

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A Good House Guest is Tidy

A good house guest is a neat and tidy house guest.  Always clean up after yourself when staying in some one’s home. 1. Keep your bedroom neat by making the bed every morning and picking up your clothes.  Do not … 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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Housewarming Gifts

As many of you travel to visit friends and family during this holiday season, bringing a gift for your host or hostess is a wonderful and most appropriate idea. Some gifts you may want to consider: 1. Homemade cookies or … Continue reading

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Chinese Dining Etiquette – Slurping and Burping

From a very young age, American children are taught not to make noises such as slurping or burping at the table while dining.  In the Chinese culture, these sounds are considered compliments to the host when made while dining. For … Continue reading

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Chopsticks

The Chinese dine with chopsticks rather than forks and knives. if you are planning a trip to China, you should practice your chopstick skills before traveling. This is especially important for anyone who is traveling on business and will be … Continue reading

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Chinese Introductions

The world’s eyes are on China during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, so I thought it would be interesting to offer some Chinese etiquette tips during the next two weeks in case your travels may take you there. When you … Continue reading

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Travel Etiquette – Moving About the Airplane Cabin

If you must move about the airplane cabin, please be courteous to the other passengers. 1) Try to minimize the number of times you must leave your seat. Not only is this courteous to other passengers, but it’s a good … Continue reading

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