A dilemma faced by many. I was asked this question by a Home Based Business Owner, “I run a Home Based Business and have over-sea’s guests coming to stay, with me, for three weeks in the summer. While I welcome the company, how do I politely encourage them to go out each day so that […]
Archive for July, 2010
How do you run a Home Based Business and entertain over- sea’s guests?
Posted in Social Etiquette
Tags: business, entertaining, friends, house guests
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Breaking Bread. Could there possibly be Table Etiquette rules about eating a piece of bread? Yes! It is not good table manners to pick up a piece of bread and use it as a baton. The etiquette rule being, don’t talk and wave your bread around in the air to emphasize your point. Take one […]
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Tags: bread, dining, eating, manners, table etiquette
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Preparing Your Child for a Positive Summer Camp Experience Sleepover summer camps provide a wonderful opportunity for children to learn new skills, develop friendships, and gain a sense of independence and autonomy. It also gives them a chance to practise their etiquette skills. Before sending your child to summer camp, review these skills to help […]
Posted in Family Etiquette
Tags: child behaviour, children, confidence, courtesy, dining, eating, manners, meals, respect, sharing, social skills, summer camp, table etiquette
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As I was out walking in my neighbourhood and enjoying a warm summer evening, I got to thinking about what makes a neighbourhood a great place to live. Of course, safety is important, so areas where the crime rate is high are not the nicest places to live. Clean and well-maintained streets also make a […]
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Tags: associations, community, courtesy, neighbourhood, neighbours
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