My husband Bernie and I are about to head to Europe for a much-needed vacation. As such, I’m brushing up on my international travel etiquette. Even though I spent a lot of time growing up in France … [Read more...]
Civility and Respecting Other People’s Space
The other day I was walking down the street when another woman bumped right into me. I was carrying a heavy shoulder bag, which slipped off my arm when she jostled me. I was quite startled and looked … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Taylor’s “Fashionably Late” Funeral
I was amused to read that the late, great Elizabeth Taylor had it stipulated in her will that she would be fashionably late to her own funeral. Sure enough, pallbearers did not carry her casket into … [Read more...]
Always RSVP to Your Host
When you are hosting an event or throwing a dinner party it can be a bit of a nuisance to track down RSVPs. For me, RSVPing to a personal invite quickly is one of the most basic tenets of etiquette … [Read more...]
When “Good” Customer Service Goes Bad
A friend of mine recently opened up a new bank account. The bank employee was helpful, but spent most of the time chit-chatting about upcoming travel plans and “watercooler topics” while inputting my … [Read more...]