Hostess Gifts - Etiquette
Hostess gifts are given upon arrival at a party or, for those who think way ahead, sent before you get to the place. They are a humble gift given by a humble guest who is grateful for the invitation. The guest is not expected to parade the gift ... [... more]
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Throwing a Party - Etiquette
First consider ambiance. Yes, this can include lighting and heat but for the most part we are talking about music. Keep music and songs geared for the crowd. It needs to be something they know. Why do people like to go to bars? Often it's the ... [... more]
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Dressing for A Company Party - Etiquette
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, New Years. There are many reasons to throw a party and the Holidays in general is when we all get that opportunity to attend one relatively large soiree. A typical get together when winter is upon us is the ... [... more]
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Text Messaging and Cell Phone Etiquette - Etiquette
Cell phones have become such a crutch for people, it boggles the mind. Not only can a phone pre-occupy you by taking away your focus, as in a car accident waiting to happen wherein I recommend a blue-tooth. Cell phones can completely remove you ... [... more]
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Book Review French Women Don't Get Fat - Etiquette
Mireille Guilano has made a name for herself as a promoter of French (actually much of this can be classified at European culture in general) lifestyle and her culinary taste. She endlessly promotes the secrets of eating for pleasure and how ... [... more]
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Sending Thank You Notes - Etiquette
Is the thank you note dead? Has the prominence of email lead to the demise of a hand written acknowledgment? What has become of all that creamy, personalized stationary or the cute card? The thank you note is by no means dead. Email is the ... [... more]
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Consideration for Others - Etiquette
In my last article I alluded to two topics which simultaneously presented themselves to me in the same establishment. The first encounter resulted in "Take-out In a coffee Shop". It is now listed in my archived articles. The second topic [... more]
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Kids at an Adult Party - Etiquette
The party season is upon us. For many with children this presents a chance to hang out with grown-ups and enjoy adult conversation. For a few, this presents a challenge as there are some parents who prefer to not hire a baby sitter. Reasons for ... [... more]
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The Art of Conversation - Etiquette
Catherine Blyth expresses the obvious need for conversation in her petitely cute table top book. With its cornflower blue hue and the black silhouettes along the base of the cover, a potential reader would expect something a bit aristocratic ... [... more]
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A Change of Habit - Etiquette
Change is good. And nowhere is decorum and proper etiquette more necessary than when one is forced to change an old habit. We like our habits. They define us. They keep life easier to predict. We resist change. But when forced to stretch our ... [... more]
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Graduation Party Planning Etiquette - Etiquette
Planning a graduation party is a lot like planning a shower. Much like the bridal shower, you need the basic invite - something that details the date time and place of the event. Further, similar to the baby shower, a host or hostess needs to ... [... more]
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Cell Phone Etiquette in a Crowd - Etiquette
Perusing the paper, I glanced upon a comic where a girl is attending a garden party. It's packed with people. They look like sardines squished in-between the bar-b-que, trees and birdbath. The girl is centered in the middle of the grounds like a ... [... more]
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