Funeral Etiquette: Attendence, Condolences, Attire
Many otherwise well-mannered people avoid funerals and other memorial services because the occasion is sad and often emotional. Knowing a bit of the etiquette involved can help ease the discomfort. [more…]
Party Etiquette: Talking, Listening, Mingling
Knowing how to mingle with people at a party or other social function is the mark of a gracious guest who's always invited back. A guest's good manners, or party etiquette, includes knowing how to start [more…]
Table Manners: Using Your Napkin while Dining
Using your napkin properly is more than just swiping at your mouth while eating spaghetti or some other messy food. After you're seated, wait for your host or guest of honor to pick up the napkin and place [more…]
Raising Your Child to Have Good Manners
Don't underestimate the importance of good manners. Your children will grow up to be kinder and more considerate of others if you teach them how to be that way when they're young. You can do that by setting [more…]
Family Etiquette: What to Call Your Parents-In-Law
The way you initially address your parents-in-law can have a lasting effect on them and can shape the future of your relationships. Every family is unique, so here are some basic guidelines of etiquette [more…]
Phone Etiquette and Safety Guidelines for Children
Teaching your child phone etiquette and phone safety requires good sense and firm guidance. You want your children to learn how to communicate effectively, but you don't want them to take over the phone [more…]
Empowering Yourself through Good Manners
No matter what you call it — manners, courtesy, etiquette, or civility — you can associate it with leadership.When you take the lead in putting people at ease and making every situation pleasant, you exhibit [more…]
