Shamrock Shenanigans: A St. Patrick’s Day Etiquette Quiz
Every March, both the Irish and Irish at heart celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with all things green and festive. From…
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How to Be a Mannerly Guest This Holiday Season
The season of merriment and magic—filled with holiday baking, cookie decorating, gift exchanges, and more—has arrived! With so much to…
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Holiday Wish List Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts
Holiday shopping is in full swing, and it can be quite stressful to decide who gets what on your list….
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2024 Holiday Travel Checklist
December travel is officially here! Even the most prepared packer may forget the basics in a holiday hurry. I’ve been…
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Holiday Cheer & Cash: Your 2024 Holiday Tipping Guide
The magic, song, and sparkle of the holiday season are here to lift our spirits and delight children everywhere! As…
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How to Be a Gracious Thanksgiving (and Every Holiday) Host
’Tis the season for festive gatherings, favorite traditions, and time spent with family and friends. If you’ll be hosting this…
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Holiday Houseguest Etiquette: Planning For A Gracious Stay
Being a gracious houseguest during the most festive time of year involves more than finding the perfect hostess gift and…
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2023 Holiday Travel Etiquette: A Mannerly Hotel Stay
The twinkling of lights and your favorite holiday sounds set the tone for merry and magic as you make your…
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Merry Manners: 2023 Holiday Party Etiquette
Getting social during the holidays requires a merry blend of celebration and courtesy. Spending time with people you enjoy can…
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Generosity Unwrapped: Your 2023 Holiday Tipping Guide
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—or so the song goes—and certainly time to start making your list and…
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Musings on A Cup of Christmas Tea
The Christmas season is upon us, and we are all ready for a holiday celebration. What better way to gather…
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How to Decline a Holiday Party Invitation With Grace
The countdown is on to December 25, and holiday parties are in full swing. Your calendar is packed full of…
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Holiday Party Etiquette: Checklists for Your 2022 Event and My Signature Cocktail
Whether you are hosting a few girlfriends or having a formal dinner party for 12, preparation is the key ingredient…
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8 Thanksgiving Host Tips to Make Your Celebration Go Smoothly
If this is your first time hosting Thanksgiving dinner, you may be worried about pulling everything off and being a…
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2022 Holiday Tipping Guide and Gentle Considerations
Tis the season to tip, and every year, it’s not a surprise that there are certain people you wish to…
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Encouraging a No-Phone Zone at the Holiday Table
For many families, preparations for fall gatherings are underway. The guest list and menu are taking shape, and everyone is…
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6 Easter Entertaining Tips for a Happy, Hoppy Gathering
Hooray and wiggly bunny tails! Easter parades, egg hunts and holiday meals with friends and family are once again on…
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2022 New Year’s Eve Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts
New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate what the future holds. This season, there is much to look forward…
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Tips for Throwing a Last-Minute Holiday Party
Whether you have planned your holiday party for months, or have decided at the last minute to invite a few…
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How to Cancel Plans: Etiquette Dos and Don’ts
Regularly investing time with those you care about is the foundation of a strong friendship. Over the past couple of…
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Making Your Own Christmas Cheer
I’m going to admit something I generally keep under my Santa hat. The holidays are the happiest time of year…
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What Does the Office Holiday Party Look Like This Year?
Celebrating the holidays with coworkers is a time-honored tradition designed to boost morale and bring colleagues together. Thankfully, the office…
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8 Tips For Making the Most of the Season & Managing Holiday Stress
The holidays are a magical time, with a sleigh full of ways to celebrate. Focusing on the parts of the…
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Holiday Road Trip Must-Haves for December Adventures
Now that visiting with friends and family during the holidays is once again an option, the holiday road trip is…
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Gift-Giving Tips for a Gracious Holiday Season
As the old saying goes, when it comes to gifts, it’s the thought that counts. While that is true, receiving…
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Holiday Party Attire Primer
The holiday season is finally here, and many people are gearing up for some much-anticipated socializing. From a small get-together…
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How to Handle Holiday Gatherings With Unvaccinated Guests
People are finally feeling confident about getting out and socializing with family and friends this holiday season. Ham, turkey and…
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2021 Holiday Tipping Guide
As we enter the final weeks of 2021, it’s a great time to think of the people whose efforts make…
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Thanksgiving Etiquette Q&A
Thanksgiving is on November 25 this year, and there is still time to start preparing for some potential holiday faux…
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Beyond Pumpkin Spice: 10 Ideas for Fall
It’s officially autumn, a time for transitioning into cooler weather, favorite traditions and cozy moments. Although the appearance of pumpkin…
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Holiday Houseguest Etiquette for 2021
After months of postponing travel and staying home for the holidays for the past two years, people are feeling more…
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The Fall Edit: Decluttering and Tidying this Autumn
Spring may be the season when most people clean house from top to bottom, but it’s time to consider a…
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Holiday Parties: RSVP Etiquette Q&A
It’s that time again—the invites are on their way for birthdays, weddings and holiday celebrations. As things continue to open…
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2021 and Celebration Etiquette
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9th and many families are looking forward to spending time with their moms, grandmas, stepmoms…
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Planning a Memorable Valentine’s Day Celebration
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to spend time with those you love. When gathered around the kitchen table, it’s…
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Etiquette Tips for the New Year: Starting Off on the Right Foot
It always feels good to enter a new year, begin a new journey and look forward to positive things to…
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Create Your Goals for the New Year in Color
I’m generally not one for New Year’s resolutions because, as we all know, they often fall by the wayside very…
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Christmas Eve Etiquette Q&A
In the middle of a world-wide pandemic, this holiday season brings a new level of challenges. No doubt, for most…
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Holiday Office Gift Giving Etiquette
Office gift giving has changed considerably this year due to financial fluctuations, job loss, working remote and personal budgets. Many…
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The Comfort and Joy of Holiday Traditions
Holiday traditions provide a level of stability in the often frantic chaos of the season. It’s the fun of baking…
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How to Reduce Holiday Stress and Feel More Joyful
In normal times it is not uncommon for people’s stress levels to surge during the holiday season. Factor in COVID-19…
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The Great Pecan Pronunciation Debate
The holiday table is the perfect breeding ground for some lively, occasionally explosive conversation and nothing gets a Southerner going…
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Demystifying the Holiday Dress Code
The holiday season during the current pandemic may not include the formal celebrations of the past, but there will be…
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Thanksgiving Etiquette Q and A During the Pandemic
Thanksgiving is in a couple of days and there are so many questions that have come up due to the…
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How to Handle Holiday Mishaps
It’s so much fun to sit down to a Thanksgiving meal with family which consists of everyone’s favorite foods. It’s…
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Thanksgiving in the Middle of the Pandemic
When you think of the holidays, you think of families traveling by plane or car to celebrate with loved ones…
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Celebrating Thanksgiving 2020
Most of us are asking ourselves if it is even possible to share Thanksgiving 2020 with family and friends in…
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2020 Holiday Tipping Guide During the Pandemic
The coronavirus has made an impact on how and who we are going to tip this year. Although it is…
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Hosting Halloween 2020 Style
It comes as no surprise that Halloween will look different to most people this year. While the festivities may not…
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Celebrating Memorial Day 2020
Summer season is officially kicking off and Memorial Day 2020 will definitely feel different than in years past. While many…
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Celebrating a Socially Distant Mother’s Day 2020
Happy Friday, everyone! This weekend is Mother’s Day and I have covered several ways to celebrate mom this week. Some…
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Celebrating Easter at Home 2020
For some, spending Easter at home may feel perfectly normal, but for others, it’s a change from the ordinary celebration…
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6 Reasons for Keeping Greeting Cards Alive
Two of the great American purveyors of greeting cards, Hallmark and Papyrus are both closing stores across the country. Both…
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Give the Gift of Memories this Valentine’s Day
Flowers and chocolates are lovely, but the best gifts may not come in a box. Memories are priceless. Creating new…
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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…
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How to Politely Return Unwanted Gifts
The holidays have come to an end and you may find yourself with a closet full of unwanted items that…
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Embracing New Year’s Eve Solo
You’ve made it through the holidays, but now you have to endure New Year’s Eve solo — without a date,…
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How to Receive an Unwanted Gift
If you have ever been on the receiving end of a grimace, scowl or remark when handing someone a gift,…
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How to Handle Holiday Food Pushers
Celebrations and traditions involving food and drink are part of the holiday season. It makes it difficult for many who…
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Holiday Recipes: Macaron vs Macaroon
Are you struggling to come up with something creative to give as a hostess gift or a special treat for…
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Your Holiday Etiquette Questions Answered
The holiday hustle and bustle is in full swing and we all are finding ourselves going from one event to…
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Holiday Dress Attire Etiquette
The holiday parties are officially in full gear and there is also much confusion when it comes to what to…
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Office Gift-Giving Etiquette Reminders
This week starts the holiday gift-giving season and many offices will be exchanging Secret Santa gifts. I am sharing a…
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How to Avoid Stress this Holiday Season
Everyone loves the holidays! But, many people get overwhelmed with all of the extra commitments that are attached to the…
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A Bonus Gift for You | The Ultimate Holiday Toolkit
I am overwhelmed with gratitude over the response we have received after launching our first ever e-course, The Ultimate Holiday…
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The Ultimate Holiday Toolkit: Etiquette Tips to Sparkle and Shine
Dear Friends, It’s finally here! The doors are open to my e-course, The Ultimate Holiday Toolkit: Etiquette Tips to…
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Holiday Houseguest Etiquette
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to polish up on our houseguest manners. Keep reading…
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7 Tips for the Perfect Holiday Toast
A toast is a meaningful way to express a welcome, show gratitude or acknowledge a special guest. As both a…
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New Year’s Eve Dress Attire Tips
New Year’s Eve calls for a special celebration which often includes a particular type of dress code. Showing up dressed…
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Etiquette Tips for a Merry Holiday
There really is no place like home for the holidays. I’m sharing an oldie but a goodie from Celebrate Magazine today…
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Travel Etiquette: The Perfect Holiday Road Trip
If your plans include traveling by car this holiday season, you’re not alone. Millions of people will be joining you…
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Holidays and Politics Aren’t a Merry Mix
‘Tis the season to be jolly. However, it’s hard to feel comfort and joy when your relatives are engaged in…
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Holiday Dilemma: How to Cut Back on the Gift List
A commonly asked question I receive: “How can I cut back on gifts to those I don’t see, don’t know…
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Transporting Your Holiday Goodies
Coming together over delicious food and sharing homemade treats are part of what makes the holiday season wonderful. After working…
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Holiday Open House Etiquette
Whenever you invite a big group of people into your home, you are challenged with being in several places at…
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Holiday Party Conversation: From Awkward to Awesome
Beyond the decorations, gingerbread martinis and the perfect party outfit, holiday gatherings are all about the people. That’s why part…
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Secret Santa Office Etiquette
Many offices will soon be participating in a gift exchange among their coworkers. Secret Santa is a time-honored practice of…
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Planning Your Holiday Gifting
The holidays are the perfect time to remember friends and family with a unique and thoughtful gift. However, it’s also…
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Holiday Tipping Etiquette
Every year, many of the same questions come up regarding holiday tipping. “Who gets a tip?” and “how much should…
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6 Appliances That Will Make Your Holiday Cooking Easier
As we prepare for the holidays, many of us will be faced with the task of hosting a holiday dinner. While…
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How to Avoid Family Holiday Tension
While most people don’t go into the holidays with the intention of creating family drama, family dynamics are often fraught…
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7 Rules for Meeting the Parents Over the Holidays
There comes a time in any serious relationship when the coveted invitation arrives: your significant other asks you to meet…
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Holiday Etiquette | Invitation Etiquette | Lifestyle Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Holiday Party Invitation Etiquette
Your holiday invitation sets the tone for your celebration. A beautiful invitation, received in the mail, lays the foundation for your…
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Fall Bucket List
It’s Fall! Temperatures are dropping and leaves are changing colors. Cider is simmering on the stove and football season is in…
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Outdoor Entertaining Etiquette Tips
Celebrate the new season by tossing open your back door and inviting friends over to visit. The theme is…
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How to Politely Fly Old Glory
With Memorial Day just around the corner, Flag Day on June 14th and July 4th right after that, the start…
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Mother’s Day Inspiration
It comes as no surprise… Mother’s Day rolls around every May. But showing mom how much you love and appreciate…
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How to Handle a Loss on Mother’s Day
You may have recently lost your mother or are simply missing her after many years of being estranged. Or…
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Easter Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | House and Home | Lifestyle | Lifestyle Etiquette | Party Etiquette
Easter Table Inspiration from The Preppy Hostess
Molly Shapiro is an On-Air Culinary and Entertaining Expert. I have always admired her lovely blog, unique flair and delicious…
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17 Ways to Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day
It’s time to break out the shamrocks and enjoy the holiday weekend. Gather a few friends together and celebrate St….
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3 Valentine’s Traditions That Are Always In Style
It’s not about the money, but how you celebrate. Valentine’s Day is only one day out of 365 and, according…
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Movie Theater Etiquette
Catching a movie after a big meal is always a good way to retreat from the holiday frenzy. There are…
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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,…
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Client Holiday Gift Giving Etiquette
If you think nothing says “Happy Holidays Valued Client” like your corporate logo emblazoned upon a baseball hat, this is…
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Addressing Awkward Holiday Party Dilemmas
The holidays are full of good tidings and joy, however, they also are a perfect opportunity to encounter a checklist…
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Holiday Gift Registries: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
We commonly associate gift registries with weddings, bridal showers and baby showers, to supply newlyweds and new parents with those…
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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…
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How to Avoid Political Drama at the Holiday Table
As we head into the holiday season, people will gather around the table to share a meal. Hosts and guests…
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Holiday Etiquette: Tips for Being a Good Guest or Host
There is a sense of order and comfort when you know what to expect from a host and guest’s perspective….
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How to Care for Your Holiday Silver
It’s time to prepare your home for the influx of seasonal guests. One of the things on your list should…
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Get Your Cast Iron Skillet Thanksgiving Ready
There are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to caring for a cast-iron skillet. With proper care, cast iron…
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10 Small Ways to Make a Big Difference
October 28th is National Make a Difference Day, where volunteers around the country will give their time to serve their…
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5 Ways to Have a Safe and Allergy-Free Halloween
The month of October is filled with sweet treats and Halloween decor, but if you have children with food allergies,…
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Fourth of July Pool and Beach Bag Essentials
It’s the 4th of July, and the sun is scorching hot. Hopefully, you will either be enjoying your day by hosting a party or…
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Father’s Day Beyond the Tie: 7 Ways to Make Dad’s Day
Father’s Day is right around the corner, but you still have time to make the leading man (or men) in…
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Easter Entertaining With Cake Stands and Serving Trays
You may have thought a tea caddy or tray was reserved for scones and finger sandwiches, but there’s so much…
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the Office
You don’t have to be Irish to raise a glass on St. Patrick’s Day! This cultural holiday is recognized around the…
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A Charitable Take on Gift Giving
Your gift list is ready, presents are marked off and there’s an end in sight to this year’s holiday shopping….
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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…
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5 Ways to Add Holiday Cheer to Your Home
For many of us, the holiday season can feel simultaneously magical and overwhelming. There is a plethora of fun to be…
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Paws and Pours
Ready for a charming and unique spin on the holiday party? Host a gathering of your favorite friends and their…
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How to Be on Your Best Holiday Behavior
Attending holiday celebrations adds to the joy of the season. No matter the theme, from gingerbread house decorating to Christmas…
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Holiday Houseguest Etiquette
For many of us, the holiday season involves festive gatherings, memories created with loved ones and traveling to see friends and family before the New Year…
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7 Etiquette Tips for Spending Quality Time with Family This Holiday Season
Some people can’t wait to get together with extended family for the holidays, while others wonder how they will make…
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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…
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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…
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Five Ways to Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day presents an opportunity to unite with others as you celebrate Moms everywhere. This year put together a day…
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Six Grown Up Easter Baskets Your Besties Will Adore
People typically fill Easter baskets with chocolate bunnies, jellybeans and trinkets for their kids, but Easter fun is for everyone!…
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How to Beat the After-Holiday Blues
The festivities have passed, and it’s time to get back into the rhythm of our daily routine. I’m passing along a few…
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Making Plans for a Cozy Christmas
With Green Monday behind us, it will soon be time to tuck presents carefully under the newly-trimmed tree. Guest rooms…
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How to Be the Perfect Holiday Guest: Etiquette Quiz
With the holidays in full swing, there is no better reason, or season, to spend time with friends and family….
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To Tip or Not to Tip: The Ultimate Holiday Question
Who to tip during the holidays is an annual conundrum. I have already received a multitude of questions regarding the…
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Holiday Celebrations With the In-Laws
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” and for many of us, that means hosting guests in our homes…
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Office Gift Giving Wish List
‘Tis the season for twinkling lights, beloved traditions and gifts wrapped neatly with oversized bows. As you make shopping plans…
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How to Be a Gracious Holiday Host: Etiquette Quiz
A successful party doesn’t happen by luck. It takes the effort of a talented host to pull it all…
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Holiday Gift and Tipping Guide
As the holiday season draws near, giving a monetary gift to those who have continually gone above and beyond throughout…
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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…
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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…
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How to Manage Holiday Stress
Many of us feel flustered when we see stores decked out in full Christmas splendor long before Thanksgiving dinner is served. But what if…
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Holiday Dinner Party Checklist
People often shy away from inviting friends over for a dinner party because they feel overwhelmed with the planning process…
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Father's Day Etiquette | Gift Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | House and Home | Lifestyle | Marriage Etiquette | Party Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Planning the Perfect Father’s Day Brunch
When Father’s Day rolls around, I routinely receive feedback from dads who often protest, “Moms get all the love on…
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Easter Table Dining Etiquette
The Easter Bunny will be hopping into your home this Sunday and whether you are hosting a large family dinner…
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Valentine’s Day Etiquette: Showing Appreciation and Love
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and a great time to show your appreciation for those who make life sweet every day of…
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Valentine’s Day Spotlight on Hope for HumaNS
I was invited to an informal dinner at my girlfriend’s home this past week where I met a fascinating woman named Suzanne Gazda, a prominent…
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Happy Holidays! Recipes to Share…
Wishing you Happy Holidays as you settle into your Christmas Eve, enjoy these festive holiday treats, courtesy of Celebrate Magazine….
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Six Ways to Make the Most of the Holiday Season
The holidays, with joyful celebrations and family traditions, bring a flurry of activity. There is so much to do, from wrapping…
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Holiday Theatre Etiquette: Tips, Do’s and Don’ts
Whether it’s a favorite symphony, opera or ballet, a trip to the theatre is an excellent treat for the holidays….
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Office Productivity in Five Minutes or Less
When faced with a few spare minutes of downtime at work, it’s tempting to use this time to take a quick…
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How to Wear Winter White
“No white after Labor Day” doesn’t exactly ring true these days. You probably don’t want to wear white heels – a hard…
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Holiday Etiquette: How to Stay Your Best Kept Self
The holidays are a harried time of year and we tend to let ourselves get overwhelmed with holiday shopping, office…
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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…
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Etiquette Tips for Autumn Celebrations
For those of you that don’t know, I have the good fortune of sharing my etiquette tips in each issue…
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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,…
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How to Be the Perfect Host: Creating a Gracious Guest Room Part II
Here is Part II of our two part series on how to create a warm and welcoming guest room. Your…
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How to Be the Perfect Host: Creating a Gracious Guest Room Part I
One of the benefits of the holiday season is the opportunity to open your home to visitors you may not…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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A Thanksgiving Dinner Checklist
Are you planning your first Thanksgiving? Where do you begin? No worries, we have created a fun and informative checklist…
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Ask the Etiquette Expert: Should Teens Trick-or-Treat?
Question: Can I turn away teen trick-or-treaters for being too old? Answer: Manners matter – rather than ask a teen…
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Halloween Costume Party Etiquette
Costume parties are a great excuse to get together with family, friends, and coworkers. With Halloween right around the corner,…
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Creating Fall Traditions with Family and Friends
Autumn is a gorgeous season filled with warm colors, crisp weather, and bountiful harvests. As we begin to prepare for…
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Holiday Etiquette | Kissing Etiquette | Lifestyle | New Year's Etiquette | Party Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
New Year’s Eve Kissing Etiquette
Kissing in general is a touchy subject! Do I kiss on a first date? (Go ahead!) Should I kiss and…
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Toasting Etiquette – A Brief History
When you raise your glass at midnight this New Year’s Eve to toast the success of 2013, as well as…
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A Christmas Dinner
As the holiday dinner nears and we all settle down to be with friends and family, I wanted to share…
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Regifting Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts
With Christmas right around the corner, and a few names left on your list that haven’t been crossed off, it…
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Are You a Holiday Scrooge?
I recently attended a holiday dinner party where the host encouraged her guests to share their favorite part of the…
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Holiday Etiquette | Lifestyle | New Year's Etiquette | Party Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Holiday Party Etiquette: Definition of “Black Tie”
It’s that time of year again…when men and women start to panic, asking, “What do they mean by Black Tie?”…
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Christmas Etiquette | Gift Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Holiday Tipping Guide | Lifestyle | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Gift Etiquette: Planning Ahead for Your Holiday Budget
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most difficult when forced…
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Christmas Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Invitation Etiquette | Lifestyle | Party Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Tips for a Flawless Holiday Party
From invitations to decorations, I have put together a few of my favorite pins for throwing a holiday party. This…
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Christmas Etiquette | Gift Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Holiday Tipping Guide | Tipping Etiquette
Holiday Tipping Etiquette Guide
As you are making your list for this holiday season, don’t forget those who have made your daily routine more…
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Happy Thanksgiving
Hello My Friends, To those I know personally and those that I have been fortunate enough to meet via social…
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Christmas Etiquette | General Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Lifestyle | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Black Friday Shopping: Etiquette Tips
November 29 is Black Friday! You either love it, or avoid it like the plague – it’s the day the…
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Ask the Etiquette Expert: Holiday Houseguests Dilemma
Question: My brother and sister-in-law will be coming for a holiday visit, bringing their 5 kids, ranging in age from…
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Guest Room Essentials: Nine Must Haves for a Cozy Guest Room
As many of us are planning to be either a host or guest this holiday season, I’m sharing a few…
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A Holiday Giveaway and My Favorite Hostess Gift Picks
Looking ahead to Thanksgiving and the holiday season, this week’s spotlight is on our favorite host and hostess gift ideas. …
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Ask the Etiquette Expert | Friendship Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Lifestyle | Party Etiquette | Thanksgiving Etiquette
Holiday Etiquette: Hostess Gifts, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
As plans for cocktail parties and holiday dinners begin to take shape, it’s not too early to give some thought…
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Halloween Trick or Treat Etiquette (For the Adults)
If you will be Trick or Treating with your kids this Halloween, set a good example by observing the following…
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Friendship Etiquette | Halloween Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Lifestyle | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Halloween Party Etiquette: Hosting a Perfect Celebration
What better way to celebrate Fall than by hosting a Halloween party? You’ll surely find yourself in a festive spirit…
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Friendship Etiquette | Greeting Card Etiquette | Halloween Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Lifestyle
Halloween Greetings: Sending a “Spooktacular” Card
Here are a few ideas to get you started on your Halloween greetings: Make your own card. Buy some basic…
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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…
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Ice Cream Etiquette
In honor of National Ice Cream Month, I thought I’d share a few “hot” tips on the fun and friendly…
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Fourth of July Fun (plus RSS/email subscriber update)
Quick housekeeping note: If you are an RSS subscriber, please update my feed to https://dianegottsman.com/feed instead of the Feedburner address….
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Can I Wear Black to a Wedding?
It’s wedding season and I have received multiple emails from women asking “Can I wear black to a wedding?”. Here…
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Events | General Etiquette | Gift Etiquette | Greeting Card Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Holiday Greeting Card Etiquette | Letter Writing Etiquette | Mother's Day Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette | Uncategorized
Celebrating with a Mother’s Day Tea
If you’ll be spending Mother’s Day with your mom this Sunday, sharing a cup of afternoon tea would be a…
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Easter Traditions: Creating a Special Easter Basket
Does your family enjoy creating a special Easter basket together for one another? In our house, everyone gets an Easter…
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Holiday Etiquette | Office Etiquette | St. Patrick's Day Etiquette | University Etiquette | Workplace Etiquette
St. Patrick’s Day Etiquette
Is there such a thing? Of course there is – there is an etiquette to everything, and a big part…
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A Re-gifting Story to Share and a Few Etiquette Tips on Do’s and Don’ts
Did you receive something under the tree this holiday with a hint of “re-gift?” Or, are you already planning to…
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Christmas Etiquette | Etiquette Friends | General Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Happy Holidays: Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe
From all of us at The Protocol School of Texas (all both of us!), we wish you our sincerest holiday…
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Holiday Travel Tips and House Guest Etiquette
If travel is in your immediate future, here are a few Holiday travel tips and some house guest etiquette to…
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What Your Holiday Office Party Manners Say About You
You already know that attending the office holiday party is a nonnegotiable “do,” but have you thought about the message…
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The Etiquette of Giving: My Favorite Holiday Gifts for Him
I don’t know about you, but it often seems easier to find the perfect gift for the women in my…
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Holiday Gift Etiquette: Frequently asked Questions
It’s Holiday crunch time…there’s shopping to finish, gifts to wrap, treats to bake and cheer to spread. During this season…
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“Who Should I Tip For the Holidays?”: A Guide to Holiday Tipping Etiquette
The holidays are in full-swing, and that means it’s time to take out crisp, fresh bills from the bank for…
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Business Etiquette | Email Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Technology Etiquette | University Etiquette | Workplace Etiquette
Business Etiquette: Bouncing Back From a Business Mistake
High stress, fast pace and new technology is ripe for a business mistake. Here are a few common business etiquette…
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Christmas Etiquette | General Etiquette | Greeting Card Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Holiday Greeting Card Etiquette
Holiday Newsletter Etiquette: Think Before You Write
Before you start writing your annual newsletter and neatly tuck it into your holiday card, there are a few pieces…
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Special Holiday Gifts for Her
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” and if you haven’t started your holiday shopping yet, time is a…
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Holiday Greeting Card Etiquette for Business
It’s a professional courtesy to show appreciation to your business clients, vendors and those you routinely interface with throughout the…
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Holiday Etiquette: Gift Return Tips
I hope your Black Friday shopping was a huge success without being a monumental headache. I personally avoid the flurry…
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Thanksgiving Etiquette: Potluck Tips for the Guest and Host
Whether you are the host or a guest of a holiday “potluck” Thanksgiving celebration, there are a few simple pointers…
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A Thanksgiving Recipe Treat: MARS’ Mobile Kitchen MACK n Cheese
Are you gearing up for family, friends and Thanksgiving Dinner next week? Nothing is better than walking into a home…
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Guest Post: Giving Thanks and Taking a Pledge to Unplug
Thomas P. Farley, co-founder of Thanksgiving Unplugged, and I are both “thankful” for the support of the Momiverse, an online…
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A Checklist for the Gracious Thanksgiving Host
If you’ll be hosting Thanksgiving dinner at your home this year, you’ve already extended the invitation to family and friends…
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Events | Holiday Etiquette | Invitation Etiquette | Party Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Invitation Etiquette
From an elegant paper invitation to a quick and easy digital evite, the way you extend an invitation sends a…
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Holiday Etiquette: Are You Ready for Thanksgiving Unplugged?
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and my partner in protocol, Thomas P. Farley (a.k.a. “Mister Manners”) and I are…
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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…
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Business Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Office Etiquette | Party Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Halloween Office Party Etiquette
Is your office planning a Halloween party or Fall celebration? Before you go costume shopping or start baking sweet delights,…
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Festive Fall Etiquette: Create a Warm, Welcome Home
Your guest’s warm welcome experience begins before he or she even walks through the front door. In the spirit of…
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Labor Day Repost: Is it Okay to Wear White After Labor Day?
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and fashion-conscious people everywhere are confronting an annual question: Is it okay to wear white…
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Holiday Etiquette: Fourth of July Fireworks
Lighting fireworks is an expected festivity when many of us celebrate our country’s independence. This Fourth of July, if you…
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Honor a Soldier This Memorial Day
If you are planning on hosting a Memorial Day celebration, cook-out or pool party, there are many creative ways to…
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Easter Etiquette for the Host and Guest
The Easter Bunny is fast approaching and what could be more fun than having an Easter party to welcome the…
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Valentine’s Day Etiquette: Spreading Kindness
As I was decorating Valentine’s Day cupcakes for my daughter’s class party, I decided to frost and decorate each cupcake…
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Holiday Etiquette: Tips for Being Single on Valentine’s Day
Being single on Valentine’s Day is no reason to curtail plans of a fun get-away or night out! In fact,…
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How to Make (and Avoid) a Memorable New Year’s Eve Kiss
A New Year’s Eve kiss is a tradition that adds to the festive spirit of an already celebratory evening. That…
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Holiday Etiquette: A Proper New Year’s Eve Toast
Guest Post by: Sharon Schweitzer I asked my friend and colleague Sharon Schweitzer, founder of Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide to fill…
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Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts for a Happy and Healthy New Year
We all enjoy the fresh start and potential opportunities that the New Year brings. Whether you are contemplating small resolutions…
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Holiday Etiquette: Gift Giving Questions Answered
As you find yourself making your list and checking it twice, take a peek at some commonly asked Holiday Gift…
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Holiday Office Party Etiquette: Handshakes, Hugs and Kisses
Generally speaking, the appropriate (and safest) professional greeting is a firm handshake, coupled with a genuine smile. However, our clients…
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Holiday Tipping Guide – Just in Time for the Holidays
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – and also the most confusing when it comes to holiday tipping….
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Comfort and Joy For the Holidays
What brings you comfort and joy during the holidays? For many of us, it is spending time with the ones…
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Holiday Tipping Etiquette for Deliveries: UPS, USPS and Fed Ex
It’s the holiday season and we want to do the right thing when gifting our letter carriers and package delivery…
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Business Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Networking Etiquette | Office Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Holiday Etiquette: 5 Tips for Holiday Conversation
From the office Christmas party to holiday dinners, you’ll likely be visiting with close friends, family you have not seen…
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Holiday Etiquette: Invitation Do’s and Don’ts
Are you hosting a holiday event? In the age of e-vite and Facebook invitations, sending an invitation out by mail…
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