Here’s a quote from a time when people thoughtfully considered in advance how their actions would impact those they connected with. For our modern sensibilities it’s quaint and too subjective. These days we like our etiquette served with a dose of exactness. “When a lady does you the honor to offer her hand, take it Continue reading …
Can you believe that Christmas is just 66 days from today? (Eek!) Today’s column is about saying no to giving without sounding like the county grinch. How do you get others to agree to not exchanging gifts this year? What do you say if someone gives you a gift after promising not to? You know Continue reading …
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 …
Dear Maralee: My wife and I will be staying with the mom of a friend from college for two nights when we travel to St. Louis for an interview in October. What should we do to show her our gratitude? As soon as you arrive, verbally thank her for inviting you, say how much you Continue reading …
Today is about the art of knowing what kind of thank-you to extend for different occasions and situations. When do you owe someone a handwritten thank-you note?When will an e-mail note fill the bill? When is your verbal thank-you plenty? These are all great questions, and some have new answers, an example of how the Continue reading …
Ask any bride-to-be and she’ll agree the aroma of love floats through June. This traditional month for weddings has perhaps brought a few invitations to your mailbox. My family has been blessed to receive one that is very special to us. Five years ago, we interviewed a college student for a part-time job watching our Continue reading …
This week the spotlight is on the best time to arrive at business and social events. Should you show-up fifteen minutes early to the meeting across town? What about the morning staff meeting down the hall? If the event is social and not business, like dinner at a friend’s home, do the same guidelines apply? Continue reading …
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