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 […]
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Breaking Bread
Posted by Elizabeth Etiquette on July 20th, 2010
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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Camp Etiquette
Posted by Elizabeth Etiquette on July 20th, 2010
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 […]
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