General Etiquette Videos

Teaching kids good table manners requires making it fun for children to behave at the table by picking food and activities that they like. Teach children how to sit, talk and drink from a straw...

To set a table for a party, consider centerpieces, the formality of the party and the number of people that will be at the party. Avoid putting too many people at a table or confusing guests with...

Survive dinner with a wine snob by allowing the expert to pick out or order the wine, and being open to learning new things. Enjoy an evening focused on wine by being a good listener with tips...

A typical four course meal consists of a soup or salad, an appetizer, the main course and then dessert. Learn about different types of courses for other countries with tips from an etiquette...

A five course meal starts with the soup, followed by the appetizer, the salad, the main course and then the dessert. Avoid feeling pressure to eat everything on the plate during a five course meal...

A balloon glass is often used to serve brandy because the glass is held between the middle fingers so that the hand can keep the liquor warm. Hold a balloon glass properly and use it to sniff the...

Etiquette for a black tie event includes wearing a long, formal dress for women and a black tuxedo with a white shirt for men. Project a clean, well-groomed image for a black tie affair with tips...

Help someone when a loved one dies by providing someone to talk to, bringing a meal and helping around the house. Be a good friend when someone passes away with tips from an etiquette specialist...

To start an etiquette business, look at books and DVDs, and choose an age group to work with on etiquette skills and manners. Make a difference doing something you are passionate about with tips...

Being polite at school requires doing homework, being on time, being friendly and saying nice things about everyone. Succeed in school and in life by being polite with tips from an etiquette...

There are three main ways to fold a handkerchief, specifically the square-ended fold, the puff fold and the multi-fold. Fold handkerchiefs in a way that is simple and attractive with tips from an...

To text on a cellphone in front of other people, keep the phone to the side, wait until the other person is done talking and keep it short. Avoid long texting conversations and keep the phone on...

Resolve a restaurant complaint, about a wrong or improperly cooked dish, by speaking with the server or the manager in a quiet, polite manner. Avoid blame and causing a scene when making a...

To use a knife and fork in England, use the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right. Cut the food and rest the utensils in front of you when done. Adapt manners and etiquette to different...

Etiquette for a housewarming party includes getting directions beforehand, greeting the hosts and guests and breaking the ice with polite conversation. Avoid making a scene, and drink responsibly...

Entertain house guests by keeping the house organized, setting aside a place for kids to play and playing a game or taking a tour of the house to keep guests occupied. Learn to set up guests for...

Setting a dining table depends on whether it is a formal or informal table setting, which is determined by the importance of the event or the guest. Follow the proper placement of silverware,...

To fold napkins with rings, lay the napkin flat, grab it by the middle and slide the ring up onto the napkin. Lay the napkin and ring down on top of the plate for a table setting with tips from an...

Propose a toast that is appropriate for the tone of the event and comments on the special occasion, remembering to keep a glass held up high. Say cheers to a wedding couple or a birthday boy or...

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...

Sneeze properly by directing the sneeze into a tissue or towards your elbow to prevent spreading germs. Be in control of sneezes to be polite with tips from an etiquette specialist in this free...

Setting the table requires placing silverware in order of use from the outside to the inside, putting water and wine glasses at the top of the plate and having a center plate to be replaced with...

To say a nondenominational grace, stick to the point and give thanks for the food and for friends and family for sharing with you. Consider quoting a special poet or book during grace with tips...

Get kids to write thank-you notes by making it a fun process, using construction paper, pictures and other personalized elements. Let children help write thank-you cards, so they learn how to do...

Setting a formal table requires the proper placement of silverware, charger, plates, soup and bread plates, and different drinking glasses. Keep the best image for a formal table setting, placing...

To set an informal table, set up silverware in order of use from outside to inside, place the napkin in the middle of the plate, and put the water glass at the two o'clock position. Keep the...

In order to become a perfect gentleman, start with table manners, stay sharp and clean, and use the words "please" and "thank you." Impress a girl by being a gentleman with tips from an event...

Respond to a written invitation by filling out an RSVP note and never changing the RSVP. Decline an invitation by sending a special note with an RSVP with tips from an event coordinator in this...

When apologizing in a card, choose an appropriate card, send it with flowers and explain the reasons for being sorry. Keep an apologetic card sincere and respectful with tips from an event...

Tables can be set by placing the silverware an inch from the table with the salad fork and the spoon on the outside. Set up a table correctly with tips from an event coordinator in this free video...

When setting a table for basic, informal and formal affairs, it's important to remember that the silverware should be set so that the person can work from the outside in. Adjust to additional...

A formal party invitation should include the name of the person invited and information on the occasion that's being celebrated. Put the time and location of a party in invitations with tips from...

An appreciation letter can be written simply and in the same vein as a thank you letter. Write a four-paragraph appreciation letter and add specifics with tips from an event coordinator in this...

It's important when teaching dining etiquette to high school students to start with the basics and to remind students not to chew with their mouth open. Teach high school students about using...

When introducing yourself, say your first and last name, and be sure to repeat the name of the person you're being introduced to. Be confident and secure when entering a room with tips from an...

In cellular phone etiquette, it's important not to talk on the phone in closed spaces and to avoid sharing conversations with anybody else. Avoid texting on a cell phone in front of others with...

When trying to raise a gentleman, areas of importance include table manners, bathroom manners, speaking, staring and using please and thank you. Teach a child the basics to grow up and become a...

Getting off the phone politely is done by telling the truth, being firm or being creative. Get off the phone with telemarketers by giving them warnings with tips from an event coordinator in this...

When giving a birthday toast, give thanks, tell a joke and keep the toast light and joyful. Be sure and confident when giving a birthday toast with tips from an event coordinator in this free...

When greeting the Dalai Lama, bring a red scarf and beads, bow the head and never make eye contact. Be prepared to wait in line to meet the Dalai Lama with tips from an event coordinator in this...

Dress appropriately when greeting the Pope, and be sure to kiss the ring on his right hand. Refer to the Pope as "Your Holiness" or "Most Holy Father" with tips from an event coordinator in this...

When greeting the Queen of England, refer to her as "Your Majesty" and never turn your back towards her. Have a handshake ready for the Queen of England with tips from an event coordinator in this...

When introducing people, be sure to contextualize, use the higher position's name first and look for things that they have in common. Introduce people and open up further conversation with tips...

Look at the menu of a five-star restaurant before getting to the table and arrive early for reservations. Leave a napkin on the chair when going to the bathroom at a five-star restaurant with tips...

It's important when complimenting people to be sincere and specific and to offer compliments in front of others. Avoid confusing compliments with envy with tips from an event coordinator in this...

For a curtsy, a woman should put their hands on their skirt, slightly bend with their shoulders and lean their head slightly forward. Be sure to bow the head when doing a curtsy in European...

In order to decline a written invitation, use the RSVP and provide a short explanation. Place a call to respond to a casual invitation with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on...

When addressing invitations, put the return address on the back part and use handwriting instead of labels. Avoid using abbreviations when addressing invitations with tips from an event...

When shaking someone's hand, keep it brief, avoid rubbing your hands afterward and use one hand. Try not to squeeze when shaking someone's hand with tips from an event coordinator in this free...