As you begin your wedding plans you will discover that there are a number of special events that take place prior to the actual wedding. The wedding shower is one of these exciting events. Traditionally, the Maid of Honour and Bridesmaids are responsible for planning and hosting the bridal shower. Some people consider it improper […]
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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.
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Spring is in the air, the days are getting longer, children are spending more time playing outside, and Mother’s Day is right around the corner. At Elizabeth Etiquette, we have been thinking about etiquette in the home and treating Mum royally on Mother’s Day. A day without chores and time to relax is certainly a […]
If you are not familiar with rugby sevens, I highly encourage you to become a fan. It’s a shorter version of the full game, played with 7 players, 7 minutes each way in two halves. It’s fast, exciting, amazing, and a lot of fun. Every year in spring, the Men’s Sevens World Series visits Vancouver’s […]
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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 […]
We love our teens and young adults in our families. We care about their future. In fact in economic times such as they are, we especially care about their financial future. This scenario may sound familiar to many of you with teens, and young adults, in your family that are learning to drive. The big […]
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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Elizabeth was recently interviewed by Krissy Van of CTV Morning Live about proper etiquette and what we can learn from the Downton Abbey movie. A special Thank you to CTV Morning Live. A wonderful morning at the beautiful Fairmont Hotel Vancouver discussing proper etiquette with the delightful Krissy Vann and what we can learn from […]
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Traveling on Public Transit in Style Many children take a bus to school and, as with any public situation, following basic rules of etiquette helps to make the experience more enjoyable for everyone. Whether your child takes a school bus or uses public transportation, the start of the school year is a good time to […]
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 […]
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