Category Archives: Social etiquette
Is it time to update the etiquette for addressing a married woman?
A few years ago, my sister addressed an envelope to my dad and step-mom as “Mr. and Mrs. John Clise”. That is the proper way to address an envelope to a married couple. However, my step-mother was not pleased with … Continue reading
What do shoeless driving and etiquette have in common?
The other day, as I drove to give a client training, I took my right pump off so I wouldn’t scuff it on the car mat. I don’t usually do that. As I felt my stockinged foot pressing on the … Continue reading
Where will you be on April 29?
Since the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William is just around the corner I thought I’d share some fun facts about the wedding and royal weddings in general. By the way, isn’t it funny that Kate is always referred … Continue reading
Are little white lies OK?
A few months ago I wrote a blog post about my experience at a networking event where I was talking to someone who was ready to continue networking but didn’t know how to gracefully end the conversation. The blog post … Continue reading
When the etiquette consultant messes up
I love my job. In fact, despite (currently) making less money than I did when I had a corporate job, I have never been happier. But there are hazards to being an etiquette consultant. Something I really didn’t anticipate when … Continue reading
The F-word and other no nos at the Academy Awards
I love the Academy Awards. Every year I get together with a group of friends to watch and share our thoughts on the awards show. This year, I was with a different group of friends, in celebration of a pal’s … Continue reading
“I’m going to freshen my drink” and other little white lies
The other night at a networking event I ran into someone I had met at another event. We were chatting, when during a somewhat awkward pause he looked at his plate and said “these chicken wings are really good. I’m … Continue reading
Forced Intimacy at the Supermarket
This morning, as I was stretching and listening to KPLU, I heard a commentary that caught my interest. Nancy Leson and Dick Stein were kvetching about how supermarkets are forcing their cashiers to be a little too intimate with us … Continue reading
Why She Slapped Him Part 2: A Happy Ending
This is a follow up to the post about “John” who emailed me asking for advice. John, real name Mark, met a woman, Ericka, at an art opening. They were having a very nice conversation when during a lull in … Continue reading
Why she slapped him
I sometimes get emails from people asking for etiquette advice. This week I received a pretty interesting one. This is what “John” (name changed to protect the guilty) wrote: I’m not sure if you can offer advice on my situation, which … Continue reading →
Date December 27, 2010
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