Anyone who visits department stores, shopping malls or lives in a metropolitan city, encounters the ups and downs of elevators and escalators in office buildings, subways, and the like. Refresh yourself with these rules of common courtesy the next time you go for a ride. Escalators • Stay to the right to stand, and walk…
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One of the advantages of a good hotel is the assistance of a terrific concierge. Whether you need hard-to-get theatre tickets or dinner reservations, this member of the hotel staff is invaluable. Here are some hints on working successfully with a concierge. • Think of a hotel concierge as an extension of your family….
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It’s the little things that count with manners, including the proper way to eat bread and butter when dining in company. These tips will make you a pleasant and knowledgeable dining companion: • A basket with rolls, sliced breads, crackers, and/or breadsticks may be passed at the table, or a roll may already be…
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Dining manners are not just empty rules; they make dining with others a more pleasant experience for everyone. The next time you dine in someone’s home or in a restaurant, remember your Ps and Qs for optimal dining enjoyment. The napkin is usually placed to the left of the plate, under the forks. Some hosts…
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There’s a reason Emily Post wrote the book on manners. She said, “The woman who is chic is always a little different, Not different in being behind fashion, but always slightly apart from it.” Of the over one hundred etiquette subjects I have taught, dress and etiquette are always in the top ten. Dressing…
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Don’t Weight! The New Year is well on its way to springtime. If you haven’t bought into the infomercials about dropping two sizes in a week or taking diet pills, try the old-fashioned way: exercise. Here are some tips for exercising outdoors and in the gym: Outdoors • Do check the weather before leaving…
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And the winners are? It’s that time of year: the Academy Awards. If you’re like many, you’ll want to see all the films nominated before the show. Here are some rules to make your movie theatre experience more enjoyable: • Validate your parking ticket before the movie begins so you won’t forget after the film…
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It’s that time of year: the opening of the ballet season. Common sense and courtesy will vastly improve the enjoyment of everyone’s theatre experience if the basic rules of etiquette are followed: • Don’t arrive late or leave early. It’s disruptive to the artists and audience. • Don’t talk during a live performance. All attention…
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