Entertaining Etiquette

Knowing when women find you attractive can increase your confidence to initiate romantic connections. It can also help you know when scaling back your interactions is necessary to avoid...

It can be difficult to catch up with your old buddies from school, because they most likely have dispersed from your hometown. There are a number of websites and services on the Internet that...

Holding an auction is a smart way to raise funds for a cause because each participating attendee will leave with something tangible to show for his donation. A dinner is an ideal place to hold a...

Does the holiday season have your stress level at an all time high? Did you drop the turkey on the floor? Did the dog eat the stuffing? Does the thought of having the family come to your house...

To become an event coordinator volunteer, the best things to do are find and help non-profit organizations, fund-raisers, help friends coordinate events and basically just start volunteering....

Becoming a party or event planner is not a normal nine-to-five job, so it's important to have a flexible schedule, be very organized and have excellent people skills. Volunteer and get started...

When having a good party it's important to organize, know how many people are coming, make delicious hors d'oeuvres, and have things that the guest will enjoy doing. Arrange and style the place...

Folding a linen napkin with another napkin is a European style that packages the silverware in an aesthetically pleasing way for dinner guests. Keep your silverware clean and neat with advice from...

Marines take lots of orders, so when General John A. LeJeune issued Order No. 47 in 1921, his troops had to obey. The command? Celebrate the birthday of the Marine Corps every November 10th. Four...

This may seem silly but the following tips can be life saving at a bar or club especially but even at a restaurant, or a party. You never know when someone can (unfortunately) slip something...

The Marine Corps Birthday Ball is right around the corner and it is important to make sure you have an appropriate outfit for this occasion. As a guest it is hard to know the exact protocol for...

Providing a welcoming atmosphere for overnight guests should be a priority for you as a host or hostess. It's important to make them feel welcome, comfortable, and pampered. This applies to all...

Picnics are a wonderful way to spend time with your family and to enjoy all that nature has to offer. Don't waste your summer indoors or even waste your money planning big expensive trips when you...

Dating can be a challenge, not to mention expensive. You can keep costs down by cooking for your date, and still not be too much of a schmuck, if you follow some basic rules of cuisine and etiquette.

The right lighting is essential for a cocktail bar. You will want to set just the right mood for your customers. Lighting that is too bright is not conducive to the ambiance you want the cocktail...

Millions of singles around the world have specific preferences when dating. From height and IQ requirements to hair length and racial group, singles are narrowing their preference and finding that...

There is no dinner for two quite as romantic as a meal you prepare yourself in an atmosphere you control. There's no waiting for service, no dealing with inattentive wait staff or loud restaurant...

Are you anticipating house guest this summer since it cost so much for them to stay at the local hotel? Have your kids moved back in after being away trying to make it on their own? Do you know...

Well lets face it beer taste great, but it's also dangerous to consume too much. Being intoxicated is embarrassing as well as annoying. If you think the answer is non alcoholic beer, your wrong....

Her parents' approval of your relationship is important, especially if you are considering the possibility of marriage in the future. Here's how to ace it with her parents. Please rate and...

Getting into a night club isn't always easy, especially if you don't know the basics. Here are some tips and advice for the novice club-goers.

We've all seen them. They're witty, funny, smart and usually very concise. Well, envy no more. Your personal profile outline can be just as amazing. Knowing what to write for your personal profile...

A candle-lighting ceremony is a special way to honor someone, whether in celebration of an accomplishment or in memory of a life well-lived. Taking part in such a ceremony by providing the speech...

We all have family that we love and cherish. Some of us have family that though we love them, they can be insensitive and annoying at the best of times. Even if blood is thicker than water this...

The cotillion is a social dance that originated in France in the 1700's. It consisted of four couples in squares and is the inspiration of the American square dance. It was a place where young...

Wouldnt it be good to understand a little bit of a lot of things? With this ability you can not only be part of almost every conversation but be able to add thoughts of substance to them. Here's how.

Regardless of the type of invitation, there is a formality which can be followed. RSVP is an acronym for the French phrase "répondez s'il vous plaît" or in English, “please...

It's the first amateur night of the year - New Year's Eve. Most people get drunk to celebrate the New Year, here are some tips about how you can help people celebrate safely and be the best party...

New to Dating? No luck on dating websites. Its okay, be a wingman and learn more.

When a guest enters your home, you may wish to show hospitality thereby making your guest feel comfortable and welcome. How can you be hospitable when a guest first arrives at your home?

George Clooney is a Golden Globe and Academy Award winning actor and director. Clooney is the nephew of the late singer and actress Rosemary Clooney. With a natural desire for the entertainment...

Having a nice living area can sometimes be difficult. With just a few helpful hints, you can have your pad kicking!

All you think about is doing the nasty? Here are a few helpful suggestions to keep your mind out of the gutter.

Did you ever want to be the sophisticated, intriguing, worldly guest at a party? It's easy to come off that way, even if you haven't spent your summers in Paris or attended boarding school in...

While planning an party may be second nature to some, the majority of others wouldn't even know where to start (I fell into the second category). Maybe you want to expand your social network,...

As much as popular culture contends otherwise, you can be the life of the party without alcohol in your blood. You can substitute other social behaviors and non-alcoholic behaviors. With these...

This article will show you how to set up your tables for a banquet. Think of it as a large dinner party.

Hosting overnight guests can be a tricky endeavor; it is important to both make your guests feel at home and to avoid feeling overly inconvenienced. The following are some tips for striking this...

Everyone wants to be a gracious host and sometimes we extend ourselves by inviting more people than our house or apartment can accommodate. Here are a few tips to keep yourself sane and make your...

Underage drinking is a problem that can lead to the serious injury or death of the individual involved. Young people are not equipped to handle the risks and responsibilities of drinking. It is up...

The most interesting people are usually the life of any party. If you want to be more of a hit at any gathering, become more interesting and you'll make lots of new friends.

You have been invited to your boss’s house for dinner, and when it comes time to eat and all you can see is a bunch of forks, plates and knives. You'd like to take the sharpest knife on the table...

The party’s over, or at least it’s time for it to be over for you. Whether you really want to leave the party or just think it is time you did, making a gracious exit is always important....

Have you always gone to parties and felt out of place? Should you have brought a platter? Should you hang up your own coat? Should you snoop around the house? My tips will help you be the perfect...

How to throw a New Year's Eve party that will go off without a hitch. May require some judgment.

All of us love to go to parties. There is a big difference from one party to another and it all depends on the purpose of the party. Here's how to throw a party where people will have a very nice...

Basic Table Setting... Setting the table is often a stressful task that leaves us wondering about the correct way to place silverware, plates, glasses and napkins on the table. You don't need that...

Getting tongue tied often happens at the least opportune moments, during the big interview, on a first date, in the presence of a traffic cop. However, there are ways to tweak your speech and turn...

Ladies wearing "red hats" have popped up all over the country. They are nothing to fear, but rather to admire, as they are members of what is called "The Red Hat Society." The purpose of this...

Hunters who trespass pose serious dangers to adults, children, pets, livestock and buildings. Knowing how to legally prevent hunters from trespassing on your property will help you maintain a safe...