Category: Live Performance Etiquette Opera Etiquette
My husband John and I at the San Francisco Opera Opening, 2017.
As a college music major, classical pieces are the end all for me. At the San Francisco Opera opening last week, the pre-performance was spoiled by ... Read More »
Category: Children/Teen Etiquette
My nephew Matthew and his friend Patrick on the first day of sophomore year.
It’s that time of year when we set our clocks back and leap forward to a new school year. As summer comes to a ... Read More »
Category: Entertaining Etiquette Potluck Etiquette
Potluck means sharing. Sharing with my swim class friends. I put together a soup and salad bar, and the others guests provided appies, drinks and dessert.
Seven-Up was once advertised as the “un-cola.” Today, a potluck host is more ... Read More »
Category: Public Speaking Etiquette
During and after my performance: on home plate and post performance with mayor of SF Willie Brown (1996 - 2004)
Does public speaking or performance make you nervous? Nerves ... Read More »
Category: Communication & Technology Correspondence
The information highway is busier than ever. The only downtime that seems to exist is when our phones are turned off. With texting, social media channels, and emails galore, simplifying our messaging seems in order.
Have you ever been on the ... Read More »
Category: Communication & Technology Relationships
Disneyland. There’s nothing in the world like this theme park, and it always makes the best first impression.
Making a good first impression with clients, colleagues, and acquaintances is key. In all encounters with others, showing a genuine interest ... Read More »
Category: Communication & Technology Correspondence
Circa 1999. Year one of my etiquette business and busy working at my new desk and non handsfree landline.
Some rules may go out of style, but good manners never do. And although the rules of etiquette change faster ... Read More »
Category: Food & Dining
Eight Things Never to Say to a Bartender
Cocktails at our favorite bar: The Ritz Hotel London, Rivoli Bar
Some customers can be nightmares. Give your bartender a break; it’s a tough gig. Here are some things not to say ... Read More »
Category: Entertaining Etiquette
Summer entertaining is simple if you plan ahead. Follow the Golden Rule and treat others in your home the way you want to be treated in theirs. It’s that easy!
Clever Entertaining Tip: Place appetizers on a checker ... Read More »
Category: Travel
“The impossible cannot have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances.” ― Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express
One year ago this month we traveled on the Orient Express from London to Venice. Cocktails in ... Read More »