General Etiquette

In these economic times, layoff announcements have been no surprise. However, finding out that your family member, friend, or colleague has been let go is always difficult to swallow. The...

Etiquette is a set of rules or manners established in a society or culture. These rules set the parameters for polite or rude behaviors. While the finer points of etiquette can vary from place to...

When giving money as a gift, put a personal check or cash in a card with nice stationery and a personal touch to celebrate the occasion. Considering giving cash in a more unique way that is...

Give a gift certificate that fits the tastes of the recipient, such as a spa gift certificate for a woman or a specialty store gift card for men. Work with any budget when giving gift certificates...

College survival kits are special packages of must-have items for students. Sometimes, people gift a college student with a survival kit before she departs for school. But this isn't the only...

When people find out that someone they are close to has been diagnosed with cancer, one of the first things they probably experience is the desire to help that person. Just like when you find...

It's an honor to be invited to stay at someone's home. Most hosts go to a great deal of trouble cleaning, shopping, preparing food and planning special activities or outings so that their guests...

From a new job to a new baby, a winning game to an impending graduation, opportunities to congratulate friends and family present themselves quite frequently. Determine the appropriate time and...

When a friend moves away, it's nice to throw a going away party to honor her. How do you make it a special and fun event for all involved?

Have you ever struggled over how you would let someone know that you appreciated something? In our fast-paced world it is a rare luxury to be able to slow down and do a kind favor for someone. It...

In addition to common courtesy, observing the rules specific to the Korean culture will help you become more comfortable and avoid embarrassment in their social settings. Read on to learn how to...

After more than nine months of anticipation, people can hardly wait to meet a new bundle of joy. No matter how exited you are, it's important to remember some guidelines when meeting a newborn for...

Finding an appropriate Mother's Day gift for your own mother can be challenging enough, but doing the same for your mother-in-law can prove even more frustrating and often, more important. With...