A young woman I know is getting married, but due to finances they are having just a private city hall ceremony followed by a church blessing for family and close friends; they hope to have a more … [Read more...]
The Etiquette of Introductions
I recently attended a party thrown by friends. A few times throughout the evening I would be introduced to another guest, who would say, “Oh, I’ve heard so much about you!” They would then go on to … [Read more...]
To Kiss or Not to Kiss?
How do you greet work colleagues and clients? Does a handshake suffice, or do you occasionally go in for a peck on the cheek for certain people? Apparently, cheek-kissing has become so common in … [Read more...]
Don’t Stick Your Foot in Your Mouth
Last weekend a friend of mine attended a wedding held in Canada. She was chatting with a friend who had just moved from Europe to her home state, Georgia, for work. Soon a couple came over and … [Read more...]
Bad Birthday Etiquette
A friend’s daughter just received a mass email from the husband of one of her good friends. To celebrate his wife’s upcoming 30th birthday, he wanted to surprise her with a weekend getaway, and wanted … [Read more...]