Archive for the ‘Social Etiquette’ Category

Easter Dinner Celebrations

Easter dinner

At Easter, good table manners lead to a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere that is enjoyed by everyone present. Enjoy and happy Easter.

Keeping Your Spirit while Holiday Shopping

Old shoppe

As the Canadian and US Thanksgiving celebrations comes to an end, we all turn our attention to Christmas and holiday shopping etiquette. Help keep and spread the joy this holiday season with these tips for holiday shopping.

Canada Day Etiquette

Canadian flag

Start Canada Day – and Every Day – with a Good Deed On July 1st, 1867, the nation was officially born when the Constitution Act joined three provinces into one country: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Canada province, which then split into Ontario and Quebec. Although Canada existed prior to 1867, Canada Day is […]

Honouring Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

In Canada, as in most Commonwealth countries, November 11th is a day set aside to acknowledge the sacrifices made by the many men and women who have fought in wars for our freedom and way of life, as well as to reflect on the disastrous effects of war on civilians animals, and the land itself. […]

Ring in the New Year with Etiquette!

New Year

Each year, we challenge you to extend your New Year’s resolutions to include etiquette. Every New Year, we tend to build a list of resolutions for self-improvement. When the end of December rolls around, we take a moment to think back and set positive goals for ourselves that will inspire worthwhile changes in our lives. […]

Fingers at the Table

Eating fast food

A Review of Basic Dining Etiquette While out at a restaurant with my husband, I happened to observe a couple dining with a teenage boy, perhaps their son. They were well dressed and seemed familiar with formal dining, so I was startled to see the woman use her thumb to push food onto her fork […]

8 Tips for Being a Good RV Neighbour

RVs

Going on a road trip with an RV is a great way to travel and enjoy the countryside. An RV offers easy access to the outdoors with all the comforts of home. However, just like being at home, you will generally have neighbours, especially when you stop and set up camp. With neighbours by your […]

The Importance of Personal Hygiene Etiquette

Washing hands

Some of you may have heard the saying, “Horses sweat, men perspire and ladies glow” …but let’s be real, as humans, we all sweat and may have body odour. Keeping ourselves clean and smelling sweet is a sign of respect not only for us but for others. The importance of personal hygiene is something nobody […]

Being a Guest for the Holiday Season

So you’ve been invited to Aunt Lillian’s house for the holiday season. Observe a few golden rules and the holiday invitations will keep coming… Gift It’s good etiquette to bring a gift for your host/hostess, especially during the holiday season. It’s a great sign of appreciation and helps show your festive cheer during the holidays. […]

Christmas Holiday Gift Giving

Christmas gifts

Christmas holiday gift-giving is a custom filled with noble intentions that sometimes have the unintended effect of sapping the cheer from shoppers. At Christmas time, we set out to choose gifts that show our affection and appreciation, but the process of finding the perfect gift can create stress. That said, to help get you started […]

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