A friend of mine is married to a man called Joseph. When I first met him, he introduced himself as Joseph and it's never occurred to me to call him anything else. However, over dinner the other day, … [Read more...]
Representing Your Spouse at Work Events
A friend of mine recently returned from a business trip with several of her colleagues, including her boss and his wife. There were several dinners and sightseeing excursions planned most nights, so … [Read more...]
Why It’s Poor Etiquette to Ask About Salaries
One of the people I work with is a freelance writer. The other night she was out with some new acquaintances, one of whom is a big executive in his industry. They got to talking about her job, but he … [Read more...]
Be Civil When Asking For Help
The other day a friend of mine was leaving a restaurant when a young woman approached her and asked for directions to a business that she said was meant to be nearby. My friend had never heard of the … [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...]