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From the monthly archives:
May 2009
Thank You Emily Post Bloggers I want to wish everyone a great vacation. I also want to thank everyone for their participation and support. This community is starting to work the way we at The Emily Post Institute were hoping it would. People are asking questions and discussing etiquette in a respectful and considerate way. [...]
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Q: At a restaurant, a friend and I sat next to a couple who kept passionately kissing throughout their meal. We felt that their behavior was out of place in public. Should we have said something? Should we have complained to the maitre d’ about it? A: The couple’s public display of affection was inappropriate. [...]
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Welcome to Etiquette Daily This is your space to use as you like. We invite you to discuss current and traditional etiquette. Feel free to ask questions of each other and the community moderators here.
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You may not think of American Idol as a sport – I certainly didn’t. Yet, it is a competition with winners and losers. And with winning and losing comes the art of sportsmanship. What I liked the best about the announcement of Kris Allen’s win last night on American Idol is the young stars provided [...]
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Q: I was taught that a soup spoon should be placed on the saucer between sips, but I’ve noticed other people leaving it in the bowl. What’s correct? A: It all depends on what the soup is served in. When it comes in a soup bowl or cup, it’s best to leave your spoon on [...]
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Welcome to Etiquette Daily This is your space to use as you like. We invite you to discuss current and traditional etiquette. Feel free to ask questions of each other and the community moderators here.
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Q: We’ve determined our budget categories, but have no idea how to assign costs to them. What’s the norm? A: Every wedding is different. Some couples spend more on the cake than on the bar, or more on the dress than the flowers. Whether you have a large or small budget, the following list shows [...]
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Welcome to Etiquette Daily The Emily Post Institute is excited to announce the publication of our latest book for children eight-to-thirteen-years-old: Emily Post’s Table Manners for Kids (Collins, May 2009). Our parents and children’s blog The Gift Of Good Manners is also up and running to help you navigate the world of Emily Post for [...]
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Q: What should I do when a child is rude and his parents aren’t there? A: If you know the child well, it’s okay to make a simple correction or give an explanation, as long as you do it in a way that doesn’t embarrass the child or critisize his parents. It would be fine [...]
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