Q: Our work spaces are open cubes, so there’s little privacy. One of my co-workers will often whisper when speaking to other people. Do you think this is rude? I understand everyone needs to ha...
Welcome to the Etiquette Daily This open thread is your space to use as you like. We invite you to discuss current and traditional etiquette. Feel free to ask questions of each other and the communit...
Q: My fiance and I have been engaged since last summer and set our date for this fall (first week of October) four months ago. His sister just got engaged last week and is intending to get married in...
Q: One of my younger employees recently missed a staff meeting. Her only response was to say “I was late.” No explanation or apology was offered, either to me as her supervisor or to the ...
Q: My friend’s son just graduated from college, and she wants him to network with my husband about job opportunities. But I don’t think her kid would be a reliable employee. What should I...
Q: My best friend’s almost 13 year old son gets home from school or play and changes into a pair of boxer shorts – nothing else – no pants, no shirt. He walks all around the house t...
Simple, No-Bake and Tasty! This simple no-bake cake was a staple for Elizabeth Post, Cindy’s mother and Dan’s grandmother. It was so tasty and easy to make that it remains one of our favo...
Q: The other day, my supervisor relieved me for about 15 minutes while I went on a break. When I returned, I found he’d gone through my e-mail and flagged a number of work-related e-mails that ...
Q: In general, what is the rule of thumb when extending invitations to a rehearsal dinner prior to a wedding? A: We assume you mean who should be invited to the rehearsal dinner. If this is the case,...
Q: Our group manager routinely requests meetings through e-mails that say something like, “Are you free to meet at 3 p.m. today?” without specifics. I find this omission both inconsiderat...
Q: I often find myself engaged in conversations in public places and others come up to talk with me. I don’t know how to break away from one conversation to just acknowledge a comment from thos...
By Dawn Stanyon, AICI FLC, Professional Image Consultant Are you interviewing, stepping up a rung, or just ready to start investing in your image? Time to buy a new suit! Don’t be nervous ̵...
from Essential Manners For Men Dressing Smart: 5 tips for looking good Make a little effort to “put on the dog.” Know how to dress properly for the occasion. Dress appropriately but not ostentatiousl...
iPad Etiquette The iPad from Apple, it’s a book, it’s e-mail, it’s your social network or your office, it’s your music and your photos plus the apps for all of that. And the more wa...
from Essential Manners For Men How To Be A Good Host: Six tips Greet guests when they arrive. Circulate among your guests, introduce strangers, and stay long enough to get a conversation started. Kee...
Registry Etiquette Registries are incredibly organized and helpful, and it is not “greedy” to register. Most guest find registries a very efficient way to select a gift that the couple wo...
from Essential Manners For Men How To Be A Good Guest: Five tips R.S.V.P. Tell your host whether you can attend, and do so immediately. Be on time: Do not arrive early or more than fifteen minutes la...
Men’s Manners: How People View Us from Essential Manners For Men, 2nd Edition In a 2011 Emily Post Institute survey, respondents told us where men are most likely to have significant problems w...
from Essential Manners For Men Gym Etiquette: Respecting the rules Follow time limits and schedules for all machines. Start on time and end on time. Don’t monopolize the machines. Don’t use them as s...
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