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 Table Manners for Children

Table Manners for Children

These suggestions below are good manners to practice at home:       Wash your hands before sitting down.       Leave toys, books, and pets behind.       When yo [...]

Posted On : Nov, 16 2007 | Comments : 0

Etiquette as Social Tragedy

Many times I have contemplated telling a person that she/he needs to return home to Mama for a refresher course in “How Not to Act.” Unfortunately, in some cases I actually knew “Mama” and, believe me, the problem go [...]

Posted On : Nov, 15 2007 | Comments : 0

BASIC TABLE MANNERS

 1 Electronic devices. Turn off or silence all electronic devices before entering the restaurant. If you forgot to turn off your cell phone, and it rings, immediately turn it off. Do not answer the call. 2. Napkin. Place the napkin on [...]

Posted On : Nov, 13 2007 | Comments : 0

Australia

Australia

The People Home to nearly five million immigrants from 160 countries, Australia is rich in cultural diversity. Australians, or "Aussies," enjoy an easy-going lifestyle and are generally friendly and relaxed. Modesty and equalit [...]

Posted On : Nov, 12 2007 | Comments : 0

Dining and Entertainment Etiquette in Germany

    *  To beckon a waiter, raise your hand and say, "Herr Ober." To beckon a waitress, raise your hand and say, "Fräulein."     * Business breakfasts are arranged, but more often [...]

Posted On : Nov, 07 2007 | Comments : 0

Cultural Etiquette Argentina

The People Argentines are very proud of their country and culture. They are well-educated and sophisticated and like to be viewed as cosmopolitan and progressive. Because 85% of Argentina’s population hails from Italy, Spain, Austria [...]

Posted On : Nov, 03 2007 | Comments : 0

American Table Manners

here is not much call for a complete working knowledge of table manners in America today. Many families only gather all at once around the dinner table at holiday feasts, and most restaurants are too casual to require, or even to allow for, [...]

Posted On : Nov, 01 2007 | Comments : 3

Serving Food

    *  Pass food from the left to the right.     * If asked for the salt or pepper, pass both together.     * Food is served from the left.     * Dishes are removed from th [...]

Posted On : Oct, 31 2007 | Comments : 0

Trampling Etiquette Rules

In this age of computers, instant gratification and stagnating social skills I find myself feeling as though I were a social anachronism. I was raised to say please and thank you, to hold doors open for those older than I, to eat with a kni [...]

Posted On : Oct, 17 2007 | Comments : 0

Table Manners

Most families have established their own table manners that are important to them. Here are a few that should be remembered when you are at home and when you are a guest     * Never reach for any food that is not right in fr [...]

Posted On : Oct, 10 2007 | Comments : 0

Good manners are good for business

 Despite what many people believe -- or the behavior they exhibit -- there still are those who believe business etiquette is something that never goes out of style.In fact, in a study conducted by etiquette consultants Eticon Inc., 80 [...]

Posted On : Oct, 09 2007 | Comments : 0

Give a gift on Birthday and Christmas In japan

The giving of presents on birthdays and Christmas is not originally a Japanese tradition. Due to the strong influence from the West, however, some families and friends have started to exchange gifts also on these occasions.Gifts are given a [...]

Posted On : Oct, 08 2007 | Comments : 0

How to Use a Napkin

Using the napkin at formal occasions, as with much else associated with etiquette, should be a delicate affair. It is meant only to be dabbed at the lips and should not get dirty in the process. It might seem that the napkin is provided pre [...]

Posted On : Oct, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

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