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Q: We just recently purchased a new home. It has hardwood entry/kitchen and carpet throughout. Is it rude to ask people to remove their shoes when coming into the house? We have place a chair on the front porch to assist those when removing their shoes. We both find it very comfortable to make the [...]
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Q: We were recently at a dinner party for six. My husband broke two pieces off the back of one of the expensive dining room chairs accidentally. He was telling a story and moved his elbows back quickly. We were all surprised. The force was not that great. We feel we owe them more than [...]
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Q: I am a mother of five (17, 11, 10, 7, 1) and whenever I take my children anywhere all together people; total strangers, always ask me ‘how old I am’ or ‘are they all mine’. Both of these questions infuriate me, how should I answer? A: It is understandable that you are insulted . [...]
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Q: My neighbor borrowed my air mattress last summer. When I took it out for the holidays, I noticed a hole. Should I ask the neighbor to replace it or say nothing? A: The neighbor may have ruined the air bed, but unfortunately you can’t be sure, so don’t point fingers. If you had noticed [...]
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Q: I hit a cup of coffee with my hand and it spilled it on the table and onto a friends lap. I helped to clean it up and apologized but it stained her jeans. Should I pay for the dry cleaning? Am I responsible to replace them if they are damaged? Is there anything [...]
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Q: When are standing ovations a proper expression of appreciation? Are they meant to express appreciation for the musical composition itself or for the musicians performance of it? Standing ovations seem to have become the norm at recitals and chamber music performances, etc. and no longer seem to be reserved for truly exceptional performances. A: [...]
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Q: How long do you have after you receive a present do you have to send a thank you note. A: You should write promptly, especially if the gift was mailed or delivered, so the giver of the gift knows you received it — and appreciated it! Within a week of receipt is a good [...]
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Q: If I receive a gift from someone but I haven’t gotten anything for her, do I need to run out and buy a present? A: Don’t panic. The most important thing is offering her your sincere thanks, and it’s fine to leave it at that. But you can certainly get her something if you [...]
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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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Q: What is the appropriate way to break up with your hairdresser? I have been using the same hairdresser for 6 years, but I’m not happy with my hair. I keep giving feedback, asking for advice or suggesting new things – and I’m just not willing to do it any more. The big problem is [...]
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