Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world and has become yet another media and product sales frenzy, much the same as celebrating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. What important is not to buy into all the hype. Stick to celebrating this day …
8 Telephone Etiquette Tips
Author: Syndi Seid26 January 2012
Whether at work, at home, or on your mobile phone, here are 8 solid telephone etiquette tips everyone should be displaying at all times.
Etiquette at the Movies
Author: Syndi Seid19 January 2012
People have been going to the movies since 1897, yet sadly there is still a need to write about this topic. Feel free to spread this Etiquette Tip far and wide. Perhaps my two cents will make a difference to the movie-going public. What’s the first thing you think I will say about Movie Theater Etiquette? It is the first thing nearly everyone mentions to me as their biggest pet peeve. You guessed it, CELL PHONES!
A Festival of Pongal: A South Indian New Year Celebration
Author: Syndi Seid13 January 2012
Each New Year brings new and renewed possibilities to each of us. Whether you celebrate the New Year by the Gregorian calendar on January 1st , the Lunar calendar on 23 January 2012—Year of the Dragon; the first day of Tishrei in September; or whenever your culture honors the new year…
10 Tips on Chinese Table Manners
Author: Syndi Seid2 January 2012
Enjoying a Chinese meal or banquet is one of the best ways to spend time and share food and drink with family and friends… whether just for two, ten, or more guests. Here are ten tips keep in mind: 1. As a guest, never begin to eat or drink before your host does. Same as [...]
Family-Style Meal Etiquette
Author: Syndi Seid30 November 2011
Many dinners, especially around the holiday season, are meals served family-style—where heaping platters of delicious foods are served and shared around the table. These guidelines should help you properly navigate your way through this form of dining.
Good Grooming is Good Etiquette
Author: Syndi Seid18 November 2011
This tip is all about being presentable in every way, at all times. It isn’t etiquette to show up to an event or meeting looking dirty or messy. Everyone should always keep certain basic grooming items nearby and handy to help freshen up for any situation that may arise… especially unexpectedly.
Theatre Going Etiquette!
Author: Syndi Seid13 October 2011
In cities across the country, Fall is the season for attending various performing arts. Here are a few guidelines to help make your experience—such as a play, an opera, symphony or ballet—more enjoyable for you and others and to avoid irritating or offending those around you.
