From destination weddings to awkward family dinners, Mable can answer any questions on manners or etiquette you may have.
All in Dining
Your solo time allows you and your host to catch your breath from all the activity and catch up on any outstanding tasks.
By practising respectful communication, we can easily resolve issues without negatively affecting the relationship between both parties involved.
Whether we are planning a picnic with one friend or a group of people, there are certain considerations to keep in mind for us to have an enjoyable and successful experience.
Be a savvy diner and enjoy your meal and the company of those at your table.
Work parties afford us the opportunity to strengthen relationships with colleagues and get to meet their significant others.
Those in the hospitality industry rely on our tips to boost their wages, and they will always appreciate a tip. Those extra dollars for services rendered can make a big difference to them.
There are other topics that we have learnt to handle with more sensitivity.
Most of us prefer to be in the presence of those who are pleasant and lift the mood in a room rather than dampen it.
As we sat at the table, we all commented on the increase in our appetites because of the display that was before us.
There might be some in our framed festivity, who would rather not be asked to endure yet another digital occasion when actual togetherness is what they yearn for.
I think it is safe to assume that virtual parties will be the main end-of-year event we attend this year.
She believes it makes more sense for someone to help himself or herself to a second plate if needed. Although this doesn’t mean that someone has to clean up his or her plate, leaving a morsel is acceptable.
With all that is going on in the world, let us take the time to reflect on the object of the celebration - appreciation for our relationships, our health, and the happiness that togetherness brings.
What had I done to my daughter? I hadn’t prepared her well. If she was in her room at home I always alerted her when we were getting close to dining.
When the meals arrived they dug in. John decided to eat as fast as he could, so he would have enough time for the interview.
These annual parties serve as a strong reminder of the true art of socializing well-done.
Let’s brush up a bit on what we need to be aware of as we interact with others outside our households.
A while back, I had an observation while dining at one of my favourite restaurants. A young couple in their mid-twenties walked in hand-in-hand.
