From destination weddings to awkward family dinners, Mable can answer any questions on manners or etiquette you may have.
There are not too many universal rules for gift giving at Christmas time. Our individual preferences or traditions tend to guide our decisions each year. However, there are a few considerations to keep in mind...
Let’s not overlook the value of gift-wrapping this Christmas season.
I think it is safe to assume that virtual parties will be the main end-of-year event we attend this year.
I wonder if we are seeing the end of traditional handshakes. Will bowing or bringing the palms together before the face or chest become the most acceptable way of greeting in the future?
It might be a good time to brush up on a few considerations while hosting those video work-calls from home.
I was comfortably enjoying a massage with the lights dimmed and soothing music in the background when suddenly my cell phone started to ring.
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.
If you frequent a particular store, you may even catch up with your favourite cashier on their current life events. However, one expectation has always stayed in place.
After storing our carry on bags, we comfortably settled into our seats. I had the feeling that we were in for a treat.
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.
The combination of fatigue, extra work, and confusion, which tends to accompany these kinds of travel interruptions, was quickly reaching the breaking point for some.
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.
Gifts are given as a way to show our love, support, and appreciation for those we love.
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.
Our appearance influences how successful people think we are. Good news is, we decide what impressions people have of us.
I reached out to a friend to discuss her workplace kitchen. Her workplace not only has a fridge and microwave, but also a television.
These annual parties serve as a strong reminder of the true art of socializing well-done.
Whenever in doubt, the safest rule of thumb is always to keep our grooming routines a private affair.
Studies have shown that first-impressions of us are made within seconds of first meetings, mostly based on our appearance.
What I have found to be interesting is that people are more willing to lean on etiquette when encountering the unknown.
