Buon Appetito! Italian Dining Etiquette and Traditions
I recently posted a reel on Instagram with Manuela Donatone of @ItalianFoodTherapy where she showcased the multiple courses of a…
-
-
Job Interview Skills Over a Meal: Dining Etiquette Quiz
A second interview is often conducted over a meal as a standard practice when the candidate applies for a role…
-
Dining Etiquette Q&A: How to Avoid Getting Stuck “Splitting” the Bill
It’s happened to all of us. You are eating out with friends and you and your date are having a…
-
How to Politely Split a Birthday Bill Among Friends
Birthdays are joyful occasions when the honoree is spending time with their friends, often celebrating over a meal at a…
-
Culinary Courtesy: Answering Your Restaurant Etiquette Qs
There is often some preparation required before you sink into your chair…perhaps babysitters to book, reservations to make, selecting an…
-
Buffet Etiquette: 10 Mannerly Tips
“Eating at a buffet is like embarking on a flavorful adventure; every dish is a new chapter in your gastronomic…
-
Table Manners for Teens
I’m often asked how best to approach table manners for teens. It doesn’t matter what your grandmother taught you, or…
-
Spring Dining Etiquette Suggestions
Hints of Spring’s arrival are slowly emerging—it officially begins March 20—and the warmer weather opens up all sorts of dining…
-
What Is a Charger Plate and How Is It Used?
Setting the proper table is a skill, and having an understanding of the small details specific to dining etiquette pays…
-
The Etiquette of When You Should—And Shouldn’t—Send Food Back at a Restaurant
There are reasons to send back your food at a restaurant that make good sense, and then there are others…
-
Why You Should Avoid Eating Lunch at Your Desk
Although your office setup may look quite different from just a few years ago—you might be working from home, or…
-
How To Eat Tricky Seafood: Post-Pandemic Dining Etiquette Refresher
Oscar Wilde said, “The world was my oyster until I used the wrong fork.” There is definitely truth in humor!…
-
Refreshed Dining Etiquette Tips Post Covid
According to the CDC, more than 161 million people in the United States are fully vaccinated. Understandably, people are anxious…
-
Post-Pandemic Tipping Etiquette
Many employees encountered layoffs and cutbacks during the pandemic. And many people began utilizing services such as curb service for…
-
Pandemic Dining Etiquette
The etiquette of the dining table has taken a different tone since the pandemic as everyone is much more mindful…
-
Finger Food Etiquette
When it comes to eating with your fingers, there are etiquette rules to determine when and when you should NOT…
-
Dining Out During the Pandemic
After months of heavy restrictions, many establishments, including restaurants, are ready to open up for business. Just because there is…
-
4 Tips to the Perfect Everyday Table Setting
The kitchen is the heart of the home and the dinner table is where we gather with friends and family….
-
Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Entertaining
If you only think chocolate when you think about Valentine’s Day, you are missing out on some great opportunities to…
-
Dinner Party Etiquette: Serving and Removing Food From the Dinner Table
As you prepare to attend a dinner party, there’s more to consider than a suitable gift for your host. Of…
-
Transporting Your Holiday Goodies
Coming together over delicious food and sharing homemade treats are part of what makes the holiday season wonderful. After working…
-
20 Holiday Dining Etiquette Tips
Thanksgiving is an opportunity to share quality time with friends and family, enjoying food and conversation around the dining table….
-
Common Dinner Party Etiquette Mistakes
When you accept a friend’s invitation to dinner, you take on a certain responsibility to be a good guest. Previously…
-
Dining Etiquette | House and Home | Lifestyle | Lifestyle Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
National Pie Day
January 23rd is National Pie Day, and there’s nothing more American than a freshly-baked apple pie. And with numerous creative…
-
Demystifying the Holiday Menu: Foods to Know
You read about them in holiday stories, sing about them in Christmas carols and serve them on your dinner table,…
-
Lettermade Cocktail Napkins: Q&A with Malia Dreyer
Cocktail napkins take front stage and are an important accessory when complimenting your favorite beverage at a party. I have…
-
7 Ingredients to Hosting a Successful Holiday Gathering
A holiday celebration is always much more meaningful when shared with people you love and respect. Planning an event requires…
-
Dining Etiquette: How to Deal with a Spicy Bite
If you have taken a bite of a hot pepper, the burn you are experiencing is a result of capsaicin—a…
-
Dining Etiquette for the Entrepreneur
Nowhere are manners more evident than during a business meal. This article originally appeared on Inc.com. There’s more to dining…
-
Table Manners for the Rising Executive
Breaking bread is an important part of a business relationship that leads to trust and long-term success.
-
Purse Hook Etiquette: Is it a Do or Don’t?
No one wants to be left hanging when it comes to knowing what to do with their handbag. Whether you’re…
-
10 Essential Holiday (and Everyday!) Dining Tips
There’s never a better time to brush up on your table manners than during the holiday season. Regardless of the…
-
The Magic of Mountain Lodge Holiday Entertaining
Dining at a mountain lodge evokes an atmosphere of rustic elegance. Whether you live in a mountainous state, or far…
-
All That Glitters: Adding Shine to Your Holiday Table with Glassware
As we approach the holiday season, I thought it would be helpful (and fun!) to get better acquainted with an…
-
Test Your Etiquette IQ: Everyday Protocol We Should All Know
I often receive emails and comments from people sharing what they have learned throughout the years from family members, friends…
-
Cocktail Napkin Etiquette: Summer Entertaining
One of my favorite indulgences is pretty cocktail napkins. They add an elevated feel to any occasion, especially when they…
-
6 Strategic Dining Tips Business Professionals Should Know
This article originally appeared on Inc.com. Breaking bread is an important part of a business relationship that leads to trust…
-
How to Host an Olive Oil Tasting Party
You’ve likely attended a wine tasting party, whether the theme was based on selections from local winemakers or a French…
-
FABLife – Southern Etiquette Challenge
If you missed the FABLife yesterday, I’m sharing a repeat performance on today’s blog. You can watch the video clip here….
-
Dating and Friendship Etiquette | Dining Etiquette | Etiquette Friends | Holiday Etiquette | Lifestyle | Lifestyle Etiquette
Planning a Thankful “Friendsgiving”
A flurry of delicious food, savory sides, and the perfect double layer pumpkin cheesecake have likely taken over your Pinterest…
-
Holiday Dining Etiquette: How Do You Say Charcuterie?
With dinner parties on your holiday calendar, it may be time to brush up on your culinary vocabulary. Refer to…
-
Holiday Dinner Party Checklist
People often shy away from inviting friends over for a dinner party because they feel overwhelmed with the planning process…
-
Dining Etiquette: Who Should Pay When You Go Out to Lunch?
Of all the etiquette quandaries, this one is the source of much contention. It is a simple enough question: “When you are out to eat with…
-
Dining Etiquette Quiz
Today I’m answering a few commonly asked dining etiquette questions. Take this short quiz and see how you score. For the…
-
Children's Etiquette | Dining Etiquette | Lifestyle Etiquette | Restaurant Etiquette | Social Media Etiquette
Dining Out With Kids: Etiquette for Parents and Restaurant Owners
It’s no surprise that most people choose to eat out as a matter of convenience, enjoyment or necessity, anticipating an overall pleasant dining environment. They expect a…
-
Do’s and Don’ts of Dining Out with Your Dog
More and more restaurants are not only allowing, but encouraging people to bring their pets to lunch. I have noticed…
-
Easter Table Dining Etiquette
The Easter Bunny will be hopping into your home this Sunday and whether you are hosting a large family dinner…
-
Dining Etiquette: How to Turn a Restaurant Faux Pas into a Successful Meal
You’ve invited your best client out for an impressive business meeting at your favorite lunch spot. In spite of your best efforts in…
-
Dining Etiquette: What Is a Service Plate?
This morning on We Are Austin (KEYE-TV, CBS) Chris Saldana, Allison Miller and I discussed awkward Valentine’s Day dining moments….
-
Dining Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | House and Home | Party Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Holiday Etiquette: How to Host a Party in a Small Space
Do you ever feel like your humble abode may be too cramped for entertaining? Living in a small…
-
How to Carve a Holiday Turkey
Thanksgiving is just a few days away and our friends at Bob’s Steak & Chop House in San Antonio, Texas,…
-
Dining Etiquette | Guest Etiquette Blogs | Holiday Etiquette | House and Home | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette | Thanksgiving Etiquette
Holiday Etiquette: Navigating Dietary Restrictions
A large guest list for the holidays also comes with a mounting variety of dietary restrictions. Food Allergy Research and…
-
Holiday Etiquette: Setting the Thanksgiving Table
Coming together for Thanksgiving offers so much more than the opportunity to share in a delicious meal, though that is certainly…
-
Dining Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | House and Home | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette | Thanksgiving Etiquette
Eight Steps to Setting Up a Festive Holiday Buffet
Holiday entertaining at my home is one of my favorite perks of the fall and winter seasons. But, have you…
-
A Girlfriends’ Gathering
Meeting friends after work for a quick happy hour can be fun, but having an after work gathering can be…
-
Dining Etiquette: How to Eat Pasta {Plus a Recipe to Share}
Last weekend I made Summer Squash Ravioli (pictured above), featured in Celebrate Magazine. Needless to say, it was a huge…
-
Dining Etiquette | Lifestyle | Party Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette | Toasting Etiquette
Dining Etiquette: What Do You Do If It Rains?
I recently hosted an evening dinner party where the meal and entertainment were to take place outside. An hour before…
-
Ask the Etiquette Expert: Spoon or Fork with Ice Cream?
Q: Dear Diane, I have a very simple question: When serving cake & ice cream should I give my guests…
-
Party Host Etiquette: Entertaining with Style
Throwing a dinner party is so much fun! A stylish host knows how to entertain her guests and still enjoy her…
-
TIPS: “To Insure Prompt Service” and Other Useful Acronyms
Acronyms can be a very useful tool in creating a memory link. They may have no grammatical roots, and perhaps…
-
Ask the Etiquette Expert | Dating and Friendship Etiquette | Dining Etiquette | Friendship Etiquette | General Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette
Ask the Etiquette Expert: Friendship Advice for Hosting a Dinner
Q: My wife and I are both 27 years old, and our friends are 25. We understand the importance of etiquette and do our best to…
-
Tea Etiquette: Sip a Cup of Tea and Enjoy National Hot Tea Month
I saw the movie Saving Mr. Banks this weekend, featuring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson. Emma Thompson plays author P.L….
-
Drive Thru Etiquette
In the midst of a hectic Fall schedule, you may find yourself in need of an afternoon pick-me-up, whether that…
-
Dining Etiquette | Events | Holiday Etiquette | House and Home | Lifestyle | Party Etiquette | Toasting Etiquette
Inspiration for a Festive Fall Luncheon
It’s officially Fall and time to start celebrating the new season. What better way than by planning a luncheon to catch…
-
Business Etiquette | College Etiquette | Dining Etiquette | General Etiquette | Lifestyle | Office Etiquette | Travel Etiquette | Workplace Etiquette
Umbrella Etiquette
Today is Friday the 13th and according to lore, both Friday and the number 13 are “unlucky.” Another superstition has…
-
Business Etiquette | Children's Etiquette | Cold and Flu Etiquette | College Etiquette | Customer Service Etiquette | Dining Etiquette | General Etiquette | Health and Wellness Etiquette
Restaurant Etiquette: 10 Things Wait Staff Can Do to Keep Customers Happy
Waiting tables may look easy, but it can be very stressful. From remembering drink orders, carrying a 20 pound tray…
-
Business Etiquette | Cell Phone Etiquette | College Etiquette | Dating and Friendship Etiquette | Dining Etiquette | Events | Friendship Etiquette | General Etiquette | Gift Etiquette | Guest Etiquette Blogs | Mobile Manners / Cell Phone Manners | Networking Etiquette | Party Etiquette | Phone Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette | Uncategorized | University Etiquette
Afternoon Tea Party Etiquette
This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending a “Sip and See Afternoon Tea in Honor of His Royal…
-
Business Etiquette | Career | College Etiquette | Dining Etiquette | General Etiquette | Gift Etiquette | Networking Etiquette | Tipping Etiquette | Uncategorized | University Etiquette
Business Coffee Etiquette
Scheduling a casual business meeting or creative work session over a cup of coffee is a great way to change…
-
Ask the Etiquette Expert | Business Etiquette | Children's Etiquette | College Etiquette | Dining Etiquette | Events | Friendship Etiquette | General Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Miscellaneous | Party Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette | University Etiquette | Workplace Etiquette
Ice Cream Etiquette
In honor of National Ice Cream Month, I thought I’d share a few “hot” tips on the fun and friendly…
-
Setting the Perfect Table on Mother’s Day
If you’ll be hosting a Mother’s Day brunch or dinner, I’d like to share this helpful guide with you (also…
-
Business Etiquette | Dining Etiquette | Interview Etiquette | Job Interview Etiquette | University Etiquette
University Manners: Job Interview Dining Etiquette
Did you know that second job interviews are often conducted over a meal? For the past 15 years I have…
-
Body Language Etiquette | Business Etiquette | Dating and Friendship Etiquette | Dining Etiquette | General Etiquette | Internship Etiquette | Interview Etiquette | Job Interview Etiquette | Networking Etiquette | Office Etiquette | Party Etiquette | Phone Etiquette | Travel Etiquette | Uncategorized | Workplace Etiquette
Conversation Etiquette: Being a Good Conversationalist
It’s not easy to discuss your strengths without coming across as a boaster or bragger. But being a good conversationalist…
-
Children's Etiquette | Dining Etiquette | Etiquette Friends | Events | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette | Thank You Note Etiquette | Uncategorized
Three Tricky Wedding Etiquette Situations
Weddings are full of etiquette dos and do nots, navigating through them can take careful planning and lots of extra…
-
Style Etiquette: How to Gracefully Handle Awkward Moments
I recently did a segment on SA Living and the topic was “What If?” Shelly (Shelly Miles, the host of…
-
Annual Business Etiquette Dinner at Rice University
I have had the pleasure of working with the Center for Career Development at Rice University for the past nine…
-
Dining Etiquette Tips You Can’t Afford to Overlook
As I’ve mention many times before, dining etiquette is a huge interest to most people. Why? Because we have all…
-
A Kitchen Checklist for Her: Every Woman’s Kitchen Essentials
On Monday I shared a Man’s Kitchen Checklist. Today’s post is written especially for our female readers, whether you’ve been…
-
Kitchen Etiquette: A Kitchen Checklist for Men
You may or may not know that I write for a man’s magazine in San Antonio titled, San Antonio Man….
-
Political Etiquette: 10 Etiquette tips on Talking Politics
The art of small talk typically involves staying away from potentially charged topics like politics and religion; instead focusing on…
-
Dining Etiquette: The Art of Using a Finger Bowl
This past weekend I was invited to dinner at a friend’s home. There is never a dinner party where someone…
-
Buffet Etiquette Tips
Have you ever noticed how your otherwise well adjusted friends and colleagues go crazy at the sight of a buffet…
-
Valet Etiquette Questions Answered
Valet parking is a welcome service that adds a touch of convenience into a sometimes otherwise hectic day. Before you…
-
Entertaining Etiquette: 10 Tips for Hosting Your First Thanksgiving
You know you’re really a grownup when Thanksgiving rolls around and the family looks to you to host the meal….
-
Ask the Etiquette Expert: Fall Party Etiquette
Holiday parties are just around the corner and being a great guest is part of one’s duty when a host…
-
Dining Etiquette: How to Signal You Have Finished Your Meal
One of the most popular training sessions that I offer is Corporate Dining Etiquette. It’s great fun, fabulously entertaining and…
-
Guest Post from Silver Magpies: Vintage Silver and Etiquette Rebooted
I’m delighted to introduce our guest blogger for today, Nancy of Silver Magpies. If you read my last post about…
-
Holiday Manners: Packing the Perfect Picnic
We’re getting ready for a wonderful 4th of July weekend here at The Protocol School of Texas and have some…
-
Top 10 Tips for Perfect Picnic Etiquette
Shady green trees, singing birds, those fluffy little squirrels frolicking nearby… a visit to the park is a great way…
-
Business Etiquette | Dining Etiquette | General Etiquette | Networking Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Business and Booze: Happy Hour Etiquette
I am thrilled to be a contributor at Pretty Young Professional, a website dedicated to empowering young, professional women. If…
-
Personal Etiquette: 10 Important Firsts in Business and in Life
It’s the first of the New Year and a good time to evaluate the message we are sending. In the…
-
Dining Etiquette: Holiday Foods Defined
The holidays are just around the corner and you may be presented with some challenging food items. If you ever…
-
Dining Etiquette: How to Eat a Lobster
The holiday table settings gleam, the candles glow, the champagne sparkles. You’re ready for a special celebratory dinner with friends,…
-
The Etiquette of Afternoon Tea
Hosting an Afternoon Tea is a great way to honor a friendship, celebrate a birthday or welcome a new baby. Regardless…
End of content
End of content