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This is a family favorite. We use it on Shrimp, Chicken, Pork Tenderloin and Steak. It goes great with Sweet Potatoes, Onions, Red, Yellow and Orange Peppers, Mushrooms, Cauliflower, Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes. Mix and match your favorites. You can skewer your meats and veggies for kebabs or keep them whole. The marinade is very [...]
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Q: When you are invited to somebody’s home for the first time, which is most appropriate? (1) Wait for an invitation to ‘tour’ the home. (2) Ask to be taken on a tour of the home. As a child, I was always taught to wait for an invitation and not invite oneself. That viewpoint has [...]
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Q: I’m holding a surprise birthday dinner next month for my husband at our favorite restaurant. I invited three other couples — am I expected to foot the entire bill, or is it OK to ask everyone to split it? A: When you’re the host, you pay the bill. Since you’ve already invited the others [...]
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Q: I invited my son’s girlfriend for Christmas. They’re seniors in college and practically live together- but I want them in separate rooms. What’s the best way to communicate this? A: Talk about the sleeping arrangements before their visit. Simply say, “We’re planning to have Sheila stay in the guest room.” It’s unlikely your son’s [...]
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This post originally appeared at my parenting blog The Gift of Good Manners. I will be cross posting some of my favorite content from that blog here at the Etiquette Daily periodically. I hope you enjoy these posts as much as I enjoyed writing them. Table Conversation The art of dining includes several things: the [...]
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This post originally appeared at my parenting blog The Gift of Good Manners. I will be cross posting some of my favorite content from that blog here at the Etiquette Daily periodically. I hope you enjoy these posts as much as I enjoyed writing them. While celebrating Thanksgiving two weeks ago someone asked what to [...]
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Q: I am having a dinner party and am trying to find out the proper placement of my china, silver, and crystal. A: Dinner plate: This is the “hub of the wheel” and usually the first thing to be on the table. Two forks: The forks are placed to the left of the plate. The [...]
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Q: We’ve been invited to several holiday parties this year. Is it okay to “double-book”? A: This is one of those times when it’s fine to double-book and go from one holiday party to another. The casual, drop-in nature of most holiday parties makes this okay. Just be sure you do each event justice — [...]
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Q:We are invited to a holiday party. The invitations were sent out by email. In the invitation/email , it states that the couple hosting the party would like all guests to bring specific items – such as specific food – and all liquor. They even state that the liquor and food are to picked up [...]
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Q: Every year, my mother-in-law insists on planning the entire Thanksgiving meal- and then complains about the workload. Should I stay out of the way or continue to offer my help? A: You have two good options: One is: Sit back, praise away- “You’ve outdone yourself again!”- and send a handwritten thank-you note afterward. Or, [...]
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