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Be Prepared to Order When Dining Out

A restaurant server is very busy and has many tables to tend to.   Please be considerate of the server’s time as well as the other dining guests by knowing what you would like to order when the server asks. If … Continue reading

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Do Not Spritz at the Table

Personal grooming is inappropriate at the table. Do not comb your hair, apply lipstick, file your nails, or, the most recent etiquette violation I observed, apply perfume. I was enjoying dinner at a restaurant the other evening when a woman, … Continue reading

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Etiquette Coach, Sandy Hyde to Appear on ABC 22/FOX 45 Dayton

Etiquette coach, Sandy Hyde, will appear on ABC 22/Fox 45 Dayton, Monday, July 6 at 8:40am.  As weddings and summer soirees come to a peak, Sandy will be offering etiquette tips to navigate place settings with ease and grace.  Tune … Continue reading

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Spreading Condiments on Your Food

Condiments such as mustard and ketchup should be placed on your plate first.   Then, using a knife, spread the mustard or ketchup on your burger or sandwich. Do not apply a condiment directly on your sandwich from the bottle.

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Go the Extra Mile

I recently made a purchase at a retail store and after the sales associate completed my transaction, she walked out from behind the counter, handed my bag to me, and with a sincere smile said, “Thank you for shopping here.  … Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News

You really need to know your manners around Mrs. Ohio ’92 Sandy Hyde, The president and founder of the Etiquette School of Ohio in Beavercreek was Mrs. Ohio USA 1992 More like this By Diana Blowers Contributing Writer, Dayton Daily … Continue reading

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What color corsage should I get for my prom date?

Dear Sandy, My prom date told me her gown is green with black trim.  What color corsage should I get for her?  I like red roses, but don’t want her to look like a christmas tree in green and red.   … Continue reading

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Telephone Etiquette: In Person vs. On the Phone

The other day, I was trying to have a business conversation with a receptionist at a doctor’s office.  I had several important questions I needed answers for.  Every time I completed a question, the phone rang and the receptionist answered … Continue reading

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Sandy Hyde to Appear on ABC 22/Fox 45 Dayton

Etiquette coach, Sandy Hyde, will appear on ABC 22/Fox 45 Dayton, Thursday, November 20 at 8:20am.  In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday, she will be offering etiquette tips to host Thanksgiving dinner with ease and grace.  Tune in to learn … Continue reading

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Announcing Summer 2008 Etiquette Classes

Etiquette School of Ohio Now Accepting Enrollment for Summer Dining Etiquette Classes: June 16 – 21 July 14 – 19 August 11 – 16 Age Groups: 1st – 5th grades 11:30 – 12:30 and 6th – 9th grades 2:30 – … Continue reading

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