I originally had another topic planned for you today. As I sat down to write that column, this one began knocking on my mind’s door. I ignored it and kept typing on my keyboard, but it didn’t go away. It just kept steadily tap-tap-taping. Finally, when I couldn’t stand the noise any longer, I got Continue reading …
This week it’s the etiquette of interrupting. I received several column suggestions from people who wanted to know: How do you politely interrupt a person? Do you need to make introductions for someone who stops to say, “Hi!”? Should you stand close by and wait for others to finish talking before you interrupt? Pardon Me! Continue reading …
Here’s an etiquette book reminder from a hundred- plus years ago! It’s advice seems stern for today’s sensibilities. (Sitcom writers would be without punch lines!) Nonthelesss, it’s still apt for cultivating gracious speech! “A double entendre is only second in indelicacy to the indecency which grows hilarious over it, since both must recognize the evil Continue reading …
This bit of wisdom about sharing our wisdom with others is still a relevant reminder. “Whatever the knowledge a man may possess, he must not display it so as to make the ignorance of others painful to them.” The Habits of Good SocietyAnonymous, 1859
A Hug, a Kiss, or a Handshake? Manners for Greetings! This is the first column written from your recommendations! You’ve sent me dozens. Thank you! Please keep them coming, and remember each person who e-mails one is registered to win a $50 American Express (R) gift certificate to be awarded December 1. You can e-mail Continue reading …
Today’s column almost didn’t get written! Corbett, my six-year-old, can’t seem to shake the fever he’s had on and off, mostly on, for three weeks now. Poor little guy, he feels just bad enough to be a handful-not well enough to go to school, and not ill enough to take a long nap! I’ve poured Continue reading …
In this letter we’re completing our three-week segment on the etiquette of ending conversations on a high note. Today is all about dealing graciously with the constant complainers in our lives. Should you offer advice to the complainer when you’re certain you have the answer he or she needs? What’s the difference between offering information Continue reading …
Want to make sure you’re never the conversational downer who others would rather avoid? Ask yourself this question the next time you finish a conversation you initiated. Did I share more about myself than I learned about the other person? If your answer is “Yes,” then you’re in danger of being viewed as cornering the Continue reading …
Today’s etiquette tips offer you skills for gracious goodbyes. How can you conclude every conversation on a high note? How can you confirm for the other person that you have great taste? How do you say, “Goodbye” and keep the doors wide open for future conversations? The Four Steps for Ending Your Conversations On a Continue reading …
Have you ever met someone and they hugged you instead of offering a simple handshake? Do you wonder if you owe a response to a one word e-mail? As you’ve been getting ready to introduce two persons have you ever forgotten the name of one of them? Most of us have been there! So, if Continue reading …
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