The other day I went to the movies with a friend. I was settling into my seat when a couple sat down right next to us. To my horror, the woman pulled out a carton of Chinese food and started eating … [Read more...]
Be a Good Dinner Companion
About a year ago I had a dinner meeting with a woman who was interested in doing business together. She didn’t know Atlanta well, so she asked me to pick a restaurant and make the reservation. I chose … [Read more...]
Finger Foods: Practicing Proper Dining Etiquette
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...]
Put the Phones Away During Meals
A friend of mine was just telling me about a recent restaurant experience. She and a friend treated themselves to a lavish meal at a Japanese restaurant in which the food is cooked at the table. They … [Read more...]
Wine Etiquette for New Year’s Eve Parties
Are you hosting a party for New Year's Eve, or planning to attend a big bash? Make sure your wine etiquette is up to snuff. The other day I happened to sumble upon an adorably quirky (and helpful!) … [Read more...]