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 […]
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 […]
This question was posed to me some time ago and, again, by someone quite recently, “Next week I will be meeting my, soon to be, Step-Mother for the very first time. I would like to buy her a gift but have no idea what to buy. Do you have any suggestions?” A beautiful bouquet of […]
Posted in Family Etiquette Tags: etiquette, Family, gifts, manners, step-mother, weddings Comments Off on Looking for a unique gift idea?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 […]
Posted in Social Etiquette Tags: bread, dining, eating, manners, table etiquette Comments Off on Breaking BreadPreparing 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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