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Q: My coworker got laid off due to budget cuts. I’d like to organize a send-off, but I’m not sure it’s appropriate in this case. What’s the best way to show him I care? A: Talk to him. Find out how he’s feeling. He may not be ready for a get together right now. He [...]
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Q: Is there a time frame when it’s appropriate to have an engagement party? My fiancé and I became engaged in February but our wedding is not until next May. His parents would like to host an outdoor party for us at their house in the late summer or early fall but we don’t want [...]
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It is a beautiful spring day here at The Emily Post Institute. The birds are singing outside the window. A warm breeze is coming in off of the lake. It is hard to imagine a more perfect day. A few of us have been putting this site together and are excited that it seems to [...]
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Q: We recently set up a playhouse in our backyard for our 2-year-old, and our neighbor and her child sometimes come over to play in it too. However, they’ve started using it when we’re not home. How can I set some boundaries? A: Talk to your neighbor. Be clear, not bossy: “We love having you [...]
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Peter Post explains how to walk on the green without making your foursome see red! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOPWulCCKvM
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Q: I’m trying to keep my Facebook account personal, but I just got a request from my boss to be friends. I like being able to be myself on Facebook, and I don’t want to worry about whether she’ll agree with my political statements or asides to actual friends. Can I ignore her request or [...]
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Q: At my salon there are different people who work on my hair: One for shampoo, one for color and one for styling (cutting). Do I tip each one? How much should each person receive? A: Yes, you should leave a tip for each person. Typically you leave $2-3 (regular salon, $4-5 if you’re at [...]
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Q: Does a formal invitation to the webcast of a wedding ceremony require a gift? A: If you’ve been invited to the wedding and cannot attend but will be viewing it via webcast then yes, you should send a gift. An invitationto a wedding carries the obligation to send a gift. However, if you’ve been [...]
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Q: What’s the best way to handle a guest who is double dipping? A: If you are the host and you know the offender well, discreetly and politely – but firmly – ask the person to stop. If the double dipping seems to have just begun, remove the dip to the kitchen and spoon out [...]
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