A woman I know just lost a few pounds thanks to a new diet. She didn’t think it was a big deal, but was amazed when people at work and neighbors started commenting on the weight loss. Everyone wanted … [Read more...]
Invitation Etiquette: Why a “Plus One” Isn’t a Given
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 September Issue
September is the January of fashion—the month when everyone looks ahead to the trends for the coming spring. For fashion magazines, the September issue is the biggest and more prestigious. If you’ve … [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...]