Tag Archives: Academy Awards

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 →

Tags >> "F bomb", Academy Awards, Alice in Wonderland, Ann Hathaway, Colleen Atwood, F word, Governor's Ball, Halle Berry, James Franco, Lena Horne, Lena Horne quote, Lena Horne tribute, Melissa Leo, Mila Kunis, Public speaking, swearing, The King's Speech, Tom Hooper, using a microphone

Author Arden
Date February 28, 2011
Trackback: Trackback-URL Topics courtesy, Public speaking, Social etiquette

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The Academy Awards: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

As I do every year, I watched the Academy Awards with a few friends. We meet at one friend’s house, enjoy a potluck dinner and gab about the dresses, the emcee(s), the Academy winners and losers. This year had its usual … Continue reading →

Tags >> Academy Awards, acceptance speech, black tie, Elinor Burkett, Gabourey Sidibe, graciousness, John Travolta, Oscar winner, poise, Roger Ross Williams, Sam Worthington, Sandra Bullock

Author Arden
Date March 8, 2010
Trackback: Trackback-URL Topics Civility, courtesy, Protocol, Public speaking

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