Greetings and Happy Monday! A surprise arrived in my mail; it was a high school graduation announcement from a precious young lady. I remember the day she was born! I also remember her attending one of my children’s etiquette courses when she was no more than eight or nine. I held her announcement in disbelief. Continue reading …
Hello! It’s great to connect with you today. Thank you, as always, for dropping by! Of course, it’s Wednesday, so that means Reader Q & A! Today’s question is one you and I relate to. In fact, when I meet someone and they find out what line of work I’m in, they always want to Continue reading …
Five Ways to Shine When Everyone Seems to Be Talking at Once Greetings!Welcome! Thank you for dropping in to visit. It’s always a joy to be with you and I hope your day will be a great one! I always enjoy Wednesdays. I reevaluate my week’s schedule and see how far I’ve come (or not!) Continue reading …
Hello! Before we jump right into things, I want to welcome some new family members! Hello to everyone who joined us from the etiquette dinner I taught for Dr. Wang, the Dean of Burnett Honors College, Thursday evening. This was my sixth year partnering with Dr. Wang, and like always it was an honor. It Continue reading …
Greetings Everyone! Here’s some good news for our Wednesday: Etiquette gifts us with a way to reply to rude and nosy questions without us having to take the bumpy Low Road to one of two ungracious destinations. The Low Road- 1. Repaying the offense with a curt response. 2. Caving in just to “be nice,” Continue reading …
I’ve been here! Have you? You’re invited to an event, and it’s not so much that you can’t go, it’s that you just don’t want to go. So what’s the best way to bow out gracefully without having to make up a false excuse? Here’s a portion of one reader’s letter: Dear Maralee, I love Continue reading …
We mentioned this topic months ago; it’s still one of the most often asked questions I receive, so I thought we’d mention it again. (See, you’re going to find the article archive on the blog very helpful!) The answer everyone wants to know is, do you need to tip the associate at a sit-down restaurantwhen Continue reading …
When someone you know is caring for a new baby, recovering from surgery or an accident, suffering from a death in the family, preparing for moving day, experiencing a financial hardship, or consumed with tending to a sick child, you might want to ease your friend’s burden by gifting him or her with a meal. Continue reading …
Usually I form my e-zine columns by using the essence of someone’s e-mail without sharing the actual letter. Not this time. This letter is just too good. (I’ve edited it a little to protect his identity.) I’ve had this situation happen to me numerous times, and I bet you have, too. Read his letter and Continue reading …
Dear Maralee, On several occasions when I had to RSVP that I couldn’t attend a party, the host asked me, “Why not?” Do you have any scripted answers for the next time this happens? Answer: Your question brings up a great learning point for every host. When someone declines our invitation, it’s gracious not to Continue reading …
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