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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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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 […]
Posted in Social Etiquette Tags: children, christmas, etiquette, gifts, holidays, neighbours, youth Comments Off on Christmas Holiday Gift GivingWe all know someone who monopolizes every conversation they’re a part of; from interrupting others to incessantly talking about themselves. Clearly not the good listener in the group, and you don’t want to be that person! Just like with everything else in life, there are conversation etiquette rules one should follow when participating in any […]
Summer is here and many of us are preparing our homes for coming house guests and visitors. If you have children, it is a good idea to also prepare them for sharing their home with others, especially if the guests will be staying overnight. Children often become comfortable with their routines and may not adjust […]
Posted in Social Etiquette Tags: etiquette, house guest tips, summer, summer etiquette tips, tips for summer guests. Comments Off on Summer Etiquette Tips – House GuestsFebruary often feels like a long month. The weather has not quite brightened for spring and is often still chilly in the morning and evening. To get through these long days, many families look forward to spring break vacation and, perhaps, a ski trip with friends and family. To help prepare you for such a […]
Posted in Social Etiquette Tags: family etiquette, family ski trip etiquette, Ski trip etiquette, spring break etiquette Comments Off on Manners Matter – Even on the SlopesSharing is when you allow someone to use something of yours or when you use something that belongs to someone else. The etiquette rules for sharing are: Ask before you take Say, “Please, thank you and you’re welcome” It is polite to “take turns” When you are the person borrowing an item, make sure you […]
Spring is in the air around the lower mainland, and many families have already begun their annual spring cleaning routine. To help you with your spring cleaning efforts, Elizabeth Etiquette has created a few handy printables for you to use. Cleaning List Rather than tackling your spring cleaning once a year, if you stay on […]
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