In our busy daily lives, it can be easy to inadvertently let manners slide, so here are a few tips to ensure proper behavior while shopping, traveling, or relaxing. Space: The Final Frontier It can be a challenge to not accidentally invade someone’s private space while traveling on the subway, in an elevator, or while…
Public Manners: Making a Good Impression While Out and About
May 25, 2023
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Wake-Up Call: Etiquette 101 Refresh
In social situations, purses, briefcases, and shoulder bags should be carried on the left side. This keeps the right hand available for handshakes. Here are some other oft-forgotten rules that might be keeping you from being an etiquette virtuoso. Be Present and Attentive Technology can be great, but not when we are too busy paying…
Out and About: Manners in Public
May 11, 2023
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It’s easier for most of us to mind our manners when among friends, family, and co-workers, but what about when we’re out in public, surrounded by strangers? The fact that you will never again encounter most of the people you pass is no excuse to be rude, or even cold and indifferent—plus, you never know…
Be Aware: Avoiding Etiquette Faux Pas
Even those of us with the best intentions occasionally commit inadvertent acts of bad manners, making it important to stay on our toes and set a good example. Soup Scoop When eating soup, either in a public setting or while seated at the family dinner table, the rule is to scoop the soup into the…
The Case for Dressing on Purpose
While some Americans have trickled back to the office, a large percent are staying home, and with this new work-from-home reality, it seems we have forgotten how to get dressed in the morning. Without any expectation to dress up, it’s easier to not put on proper clothing, leaving us to wander through our spaces looking disheveled and…
Please Excuse Me: The Art of the Polite Interruption
It’s only natural to get excited when you are having a fun conversation, with thoughts and ideas popping into your head and the words flowing. But be careful not to talk before your conversation partners take a break, intentionally or otherwise interrupting them. Patience Is a Virtue It’s been said many times that we have…
Rules for How to Be a ‘Gentleman’ From an 1875 Guidebook, the Final Chapter: Miscellaneous
Here is an excerpt from “The Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness” by Cecil B. Hartley, published by Locke & Bubier in 1875. MISCELLANEOUS. WHEN you are walking with a lady who has your arm, be careful to keep step with her, and do not force her to take long, unladylike steps, or trot beside you with two steps to one…
Dating Etiquette: Looking for Love
Whether it’s a first date or the 457th, it’s important to be respectful and polite to ensure that you both have a great time. Big Smiles It’s understandable to be nervous or shy on a date, so overcome this by making sure your date feels comfortable. A warm, genuine smile, combined with eye contact, puts…
Superior Sips
There’s much more to looking sophisticated with a glass in hand than “Swirl, Sniff, and Sip”—or in other words, to release the aromatic scents, identify fruits and flavors, and taste. Before you raise your glass, you’ll want to … Wine tastings can be both fun and educational. (Jack Frog/Shutterstock) Know Your Grapes Even if you…
Opera Etiquette
You don’t need to be a full-fledged devotee of the arts to enjoy an opera, with many communities offering performances geared toward the entire family. For those new to the opera, here are a few etiquette tips. Budget-Friendly Tickets Afternoon matinees are a great way to enjoy an opera when an evening performance isn’t convenient…
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