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From the monthly archives:

February 2010

Open thread

by EPI Staff on February 22, 2010

Welcome to Etiquette Daily This open thread 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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Clothing Store Query: How to address customers

by EPI Staff on February 19, 2010

Q: I own a women’s clothing store that carries clothing for women of all ages.  How should I refer to the older women who shop with us?  They don’t like to be referred to as “mature,” and calling them “older” seems even worse. A: I would say that generally, women are turned off by characterizations [...]

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Open thread

by EPI Staff on February 19, 2010

Welcome to Etiquette Daily This open thread 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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Teacher Treats

by Daniel Post Senning on February 18, 2010

Last Friday Feb. 12th a post titled ‘Candied Rewards: When teachers hand out treats’ generated some interesting discussion. Cindy Post Senning EdD posted a response titled ‘Too Sweet or not to Sweet’ on the Emily Post parents and kids blog ‘The Gift of Good Manners’. She addresses some of the issues raised in comments here [...]

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Midriff Mistake: When others take your kids shopping

by EPI Staff on February 18, 2010

Q: After a trip to the mall with another mom, my 13-year-old daughter and her friends returned with midriff-baring outfits.  I find these inappropriate, what should I do? A: With your daughter, devise a compromise outfit that keeps her tummy covered.  Stick to your rules, but work with your daughter to find a solution — [...]

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Open thread

by EPI Staff on February 18, 2010

Welcome to Etiquette Daily This open thread 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: My hairdresser is fantastic — but she talks the entire time  I’m in the chair.  I’d like to close my eyes and relax.  Is it rude to ask for silence? A: No, but make sure you ask graciously and occasionally.  When you’d rather zone out, say “Don’t mind me; I’m going to drift off [...]

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Open thread

by EPI Staff on February 17, 2010

Welcome to Etiquette Daily This open thread 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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Sneezy Sally: How to get her to use a tissue

by EPI Staff on February 16, 2010

Q: One of my coworkers doesn’t cover her mouth when she sneezes.  Can I ask her to start doing so? A: Absolutely.  Sneezing into a tissue (or, if there isn’t one available, the inside crook of the elbow) is basic good hygiene, not to mention common courtesy.  Next time it happens, hand her a box [...]

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Open thread

by EPI Staff on February 16, 2010

Welcome to Etiquette Daily This open thread 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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