A friend of mine emailed me to express her shock at the poor table manners she’s been noticing at various work functions lately. “We’ve seen several people in the past few months use their fingers to … [Read more...]
M.I.A.’s Obscene Gesture at the Super Bowl
Is it possible for us to get through a Super Bowl without a wardrobe malfunction, expletive, or obscene gesture? It looks like we'll have to wait until next year to find out. Though Madonna was more … [Read more...]
Why It’s Bad Form to Talk About Money
A friend and her husband were recently invited over for a dinner party at his co-worker’s home. When I asked how the evening went, the husband rolled his eyes and said it was a nightmare. Why? … [Read more...]
A Graceful Response to an Etiquette Faux Pas
As a civility and etiquette expert, I find it a nuisance when people leave their cell phones on during movies, church, and performances. It takes two seconds to switch the phone off or set it to … [Read more...]
Have You Let Your Thank You Cards Lapse?
A friend of mine was telling me about two weddings she attended over the summer. Both ceremonies were out of town, so she and her husband paid for airfare and a hotel. They also ordered presents from … [Read more...]