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Learn the ins and outs of etiquette with the help of eHow’s How To experts. From guidelines on giving wedding gifts to advice on tipping and gratuities, eHow’s helpful instructions on manners and etiquette will lead you through any number of social occasions with confidence. Attached to your cell phone? Let eHow show you the most considerate way to take a call in public. Whether you’re writing a thank you note or brushing up on table manners, eHow can help you polish your rough edges.

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  • How to end Daylight Savings Time or know when to change your clocks

    It's getting to be about that time to change your clocks. Like most people, every fall I wonder when I have to change my clock from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time

  • How to Calculate a Tip - For the Mathmatically Challenged

    I am not going to waste your time trying to get you to understand the math behind the concept of tipping. Chances are, you're frustrated with the math. That's why you're here. I am going to teach...

  • How to Act When Visiting New York City

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  • How to Bring Something to Someone's Attention

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  • How to Respond after Receiving Flowers

    Receiving flowers can encourage you to stand firm during tough times, or to appreciate being remembered on celebratory occasions. Responding to the sender with gratitude can make him feel...

  • How to Open Champagne Bottles With a Sword

    Sabrage is the art of opening a champagne bottle with a sword or saber. The sword is used to completely remove the cork and the glass above the lip of the bottle. This technique relies in part on...

  • How to Address Military Invitations

    When planning a wedding, you want everything to be perfect. Every detail is important, and each circumstance requires special attention. One detail that requires careful thought is how you address...

  • What Do You Do With Your Napkin When You Leave the Table?

    Proper etiquette and manners are important when having dinner at a restaurant or as a guest in someone's home. Knowing what to do with your napkin during the meal will help you avoid an awkward...

  • Nautical Flag Etiquette

    Etiquette for nautical flags has existed since at least Medieval times and varies from the rules traditionally followed by flag-bearers on land. A strict system of identification for modern ships...

  • How to Avoid Long And Slow Checkout Lines

    Did you ever go to the store, get what you needed and walked up to the checkout area and notice all the lines are long and busy. Well here are some observations from someone who does not like to...

  • How to Make Personalized Address Labels

    Address labels are a convenient way to add your return address to a letter or package. If you are interested in making your own personalized address labels, you will be happy to know that the...

  • How to Be a Gracious Guest

    In this world of fast paced business, fast paced lives. We often become overwhelmed by minor details that used to be a common courtesy. That is why being a gracious guest is almost a lost art...

  • How to Display Proper Etiquette in a Theater

    Although this article is directed towards live theater it can be applied to a movie theater as well. At a live theater performance you are expected to have a certain manner of decorum and avoid...

  • How to Save Money On Wedding Materials

    You all see the images on television and in movies of exquisite wedding ceremonies and receptions that spare no expense. Unfortunately, for many, those images are far from reality. Still, you can...

  • Cheap Personalized Anniversary Gifts

    You don't need to spend a lot of money to show your spouse or friend that you care. Get creative when choosing inexpensive anniversary gifts, and choose presents that come from the heart. Take the...

  • The Significance of the 21 Gun Salute

    The 21-gun salute is a sign of respect. Its origins are traced to warfare centuries ago. The salute is standard procedure during military funerals, giving honor to deceased veterans. The 21-gun...

  • Why Is the Flag Backwards on Soldiers' Patches?

    Since the start of the Invasion of Iraq, soldiers began to wear American flags positioned on their shoulders. Many observers have noted that soldiers coming back from combat, as well as those...

  • Traditional Food Gifts for a New Home

    No matter the culture or the country, a family moving into a new neighborhood or a new apartment building is often greeted with traditional food gifts. Not only do gifts of food immediately say...

  • 9/11 Flag Etiquette

    September 11, 2001 was the fateful day in the United States where nearly 3,000 citizens were killed. Former President George W. Bush declared September 11th of each year Patriot Day, meaning that...

  • What Does it Mean to Have Respect for Yourself?

    Respect is highly valued in our society. We show others respect in how we treat them when they are with us and how we speak of them when they are not. While it can be natural to show respect to...

  • How to Deal with Rude Behavior

    It is normal to have to put up with people's attitude. However, at some point, one should stand up without necessarily starting an argument. These tips will help you approach a safe solution to...

  • How to Understand Your Boyfriend

    You love your boyfriend, or maybe just like him a lot, but as a girl its hard to understand them. Well, This guide from a boyfriend, not a woman's magazine who think they understand a how a man...

  • How to Stop or Reduce Procrastination

    Tired of leaving things for later? Are you aware of this, but can't seem to do anything about it due to that lazy feeling inside? Procrastinating may be caused by depression, anxiety, or simply...

  • How to Deal With Someone Who Argues Like A Politician

    Ever wonder why politicians never seem to answer your questions? They can talk a good talk but you never really get to the bottom of what you want to know. It's so frustrating, so annoying but...

  • How to Fill out an Envelope

    Filling out an envelope is an easy task that may seem confusing, especially in this day and age when everything is done electronically. Here are some simple instructions how to fill out and...

  • How to Fix Low Self-Esteem

    Building self-esteem doesn’t happen overnight. Gaining self-validation doesn’t happen over night either. In fact, both could take a lifetime if not approached correctly. Self-esteem (self-worth)...

  • Rules of Military Service Flags

    Military service flags are any flags used for the purpose of signifying the armed forces of the United States. They come in the form of specific unit flags, POW flags or general service flags with...

  • How to Send Flowers With Guaranteed Overnight Delivery

    You have just purchased a beautiful, classic bouquet of flowers--just in time for that all important day. However, that day is tomorrow; and now you are nervous. You can all but imagine the...

  • American Flag Etiquette: Half Mast

    Flying the U.S. flag at half-mast, or half-staff, is a sign of respect for the passing of a government figure or dignitary, or in the event of a tragedy that results in death. The highest...

  • How to Comfort a Friend During the Anniversary of a Loved Ones Death

    You know your friend is in pain on the anniversary of a loved one's death, but how do you handle it? Simple acts of kindness---such as sending a note, doing the dishes for your friend, or...

  • Simple & Inexpensive Ways to Decorate Your Dining Room Table

    Sometimes, simple decorations are best when it comes to a dining room table. You can go traditional with the table, such as with a formal place setting, or you can decorate it with napkins,...

  • Great Christmas Gifts for Young Men

    Advertisers play upon male and female insecurities about gift giving in an attempt to lure shoppers into buying all kinds of items for each other. As early as the turn of the century, newspaper...

  • How to Become a Good Liar

    Learn how to lie well and be a good liar in this simple, easy to follow, step-by-step guide!

  • How to Keep a Fart Silent

    Farts. Talk about annoying, especially when in the company of strangers, or loved ones. Nothing ruins an evening like a fanfare of flatulence, or a fart that squeaks out at the wrong time....

  • How to treat Burps

    How to Treat Burps. We've all done it, one moment your sitting there enjoying a meal then you burp. You look around and see your mothers hand coming for revenge. So how to stop this and still...

  • How to Make Up Funny Words

    Words are amazing. But we add humor to our conversations by adding elements to real words. Many popular words were initially made up words, but were then used so much that they're now part of...

  • How to Survive A First Introduction Of Your Girlfriend's Parents

    Your girlfriend is now ready for you to meet her parents. This is your time to shine. Unless you want her parents to hate you, follow a few simple rules and you can't go wrong.

  • How to Size Tablecloths

    After deciding on the color and pattern to match your dishes and centerpiece, measure the size of your table. Tablecloths can be sized according to the number of people that can comfortably sit...

  • Arkansas Flag Etiquette

    Like any other state in the United States, Arkansas has its own state flag. Flying and displaying a state flag comes with etiquette similar to displaying the U.S. flag. There also are some rules...

  • How to Say Thank You for Baby Gifts

    Your family and friends have generously given you baby gifts in honor of your new arrival. Now it's your turn to show your appreciation. Thank-you notes for baby gifts should convey an authentic,...

  • What to Write in a Thank You Sympathy Card to Church Members

    If you used a church sanctuary for a memorial or funeral service, it is a nice gesture to thank the church members for opening their doors and facilities to you and your family. As difficult as...

  • How to Give Someone Encouragement & a Word of Thanks

    Offering words of general encouragement and thanks lets others know you appreciate them and ensures your own standing as a caring and polite person. A kind word to an employee, student or friend...

  • Stemware Etiquette

    Given the range of choices available in stemware, selecting the proper pieces to set at a table can be daunting for a host. With a little study, both stemware selection and table placement are...

  • Military Etiquette for Flag Raising

    The American flag is symbolic of the nation as a whole. As such, it should be treated with dignity and respect to the nation and those who have served it.

  • How to Make a Great Impression On The Proper Handshake

    Do you have an interview, are you looking for that new career. Maybe you are trying to impress that beautiful girl sitting away from you at a restaurant? Well needless to say you will run into...

  • How to Cope with Crowds

    This article gives instructions to those who are not accustomed to being in crowds. The information will give the reader tips on how to avoid being targeted and how to remain safe.

  • How to Get a good Internet Reputation

    The world is becoming increasingly more connected via the internet. People can make and break their cyber-lives through their reputation. Here is how you gain and keep a good internet reputation.

  • Boat Flag Etiquette

    Flag flying on your boat is no laughing matter. It's important to know what flags to fly when sailing, and how and where to fly them, especially when visiting foreign countries. Just as with...

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