Among the infinite reasons and occasions people go out to eat at restaurants the holiday season is among the top three times of year people enjoy treating others—and themselves—to a nice meal. Yet diners and staff alike can be terrible at adhering to appropriate etiquette and behavior. The following is a list of my friend’s [...]
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.
Party pre-planning is the key to success!
Author: Syndi Seid30 September 2011
Imagine this: Your party guests will be arriving in 20 minutes, and you’re not worried. All is ready. . . and you’re feeling pretty smug about it, too. The house is clean and the atmosphere you’ve created is warm and friendly. The chocolate mousse is in the freezer. The salad is crisping in the refrigerator. The hors d’oeuvre are in the oven and all the other foods are in serving trays and bowls. You’re all dressed, not stressed.
Introductions Within Etiquette
Author: Syndi Seid22 September 2011
When performing business introductions, here’s what I call my 2-step golden rule to proper business introductions:
Step 1: The first person’s name you say is always the most important person.
Step 2: Thereafter, everyone else’s name is introduced to that most important person.
Using Punctuation is Etiquette
Author: Syndi Seid8 August 2011
One goal of Advanced Etiquette is to make people feel comfortable and at ease in social situations. While proper punctuation and word usage may not be directly related to having good manners and etiquette, using language correctly is part of presenting yourself to others with the best image possible.
Being Late Is The Worst Habit!
Author: Syndi Seid5 July 2011
Are you a person who is always late or know someone who is? Read and pass on this article to build a solid habit of always being on time.
Bathroom Courtesies for Everyday Life
Author: Syndi Seid27 June 2011
Bathroom etiquette is one of those annoying situations many hosts complain about from their guests. Follow these simple tips to shine!
