Blogs Posts in Social Etiquettes category; 56 blog posts

Bookshelf Etiquette

As someone whose identity, professional and otherwise, is bound up with books, I admit to having a somewhat conflicted relationship with the physical reality of the things themselves. Sure, they do furnish a room, but the realities of New Y [...]

Posted On : Mar, 22 2008 | Comments : 0

Social etiquette has a place at dinner table

But children who don't learn to wait their turn for the potatoes or to chew with their mouth closed may face challenges later in life - especially in their careers. "The No. 1 reason people lose a job is they don't play well with othe [...]

Posted On : Mar, 19 2008 | Comments : 0

A little etiquette for the Madness

It’s March, and that means madness is only minutes away. It also means that, come Sunday night, everyone from Jay Bilas to my grandma will be filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket. Somehow, the filling out of brackets has become bi [...]

Posted On : Mar, 15 2008 | Comments : 0

Making a Good Impression at a Dinner Party

Different cultures have different values when it comes to dining etiquette or table manners, but in the United States we tend to focus mainly on the proper use, sharing and passing of bowls, cups and plates as well as uniform use of utensil [...]

Posted On : Mar, 13 2008 | Comments : 0

Manners at Home

Home is where you learn to get along with people. 'Me closer you live with other people, the more important good manners are. Everybody in a household should respect the rights and feelings of everybody else. Try to listen when others in th [...]

Posted On : Mar, 12 2008 | Comments : 0

Interview Etiquette

Manners, Meals and Interviews Interviews are often stressful - even for job seekers who have interviewed many times. Interviewing can be even more stressful when you are expected to eat and talk at the same time. One of the reasons employe [...]

Posted On : Mar, 06 2008 | Comments : 0

Telephone Manners

Always give the person you are calling plenty of time to get to the phone before you hang up. If the person who answers is not the one you want, give your name and ask if you may speak to the person you've called. Ask, "May I speak to [...]

Posted On : Mar, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

Manners on the Street

Unless you are at home or at a friend's house, you are on public property. Bemuse this property is used by many people, it is especially important that everyone use common sense and good manners. Here are some street don'ts: Don't walk i [...]

Posted On : Mar, 04 2008 | Comments : 0

Wedding Tipping

Tipping has always been a personal expression of gratitude for service given and appreciated. The question of tipping those persons responsible for assisting you in your wedding planning is one of obvious importance and concer [...]

Posted On : Jan, 24 2008 | Comments : 0

Wedding Etiquette Advice

Wedding Etiquette Advice Read the full page article Wedding Etiquette: Reception, Gift, Bridal Showers, Destination Weddings & More! By Rebecca Black of Etiquette Now! Exclusively for Top Wedding Sites. Planning a wedding can be [...]

Posted On : Jan, 17 2008 | Comments : 4

Airplane Etiquette

When the woman behind you has a baby in her lap and two bags in her one cubic foot of leg space because the flight is overbooked with business travelers and their giant carry-ons, have a bit of courtesy and KEEP YOUR SEAT BACK IN ITS FULL U [...]

Posted On : Dec, 17 2007 | Comments : 0

PET Etiquette

This article was forwarded to me yesterday and not only did I laugh hysterically, but I also realized just how big of a divide a dog (or other furry friend) can create. The fact is, some of us have become pet obsessed! I mean, in need of th [...]

Posted On : Dec, 15 2007 | Comments : 0

Etiquette tips to make your holidays a bit more polished

You're meeting your boyfriend's parents for the first time over the holidays and you want to make a good impression.Or maybe you're attending your end-of-the-year office party for the first time since the'90s.Your hair, nails and dress are [...]

Posted On : Dec, 13 2007 | Comments : 0

Meeting and Greeting Etiquette in Hong Kong

Shake hands with everyone -- men, women and children -- upon meeting and leaving. Note that Hong Kong Chinese handshakes may be less firm than a Western handshake.Higher-ranking persons are introduced before those of lower rank. An [...]