Etiquette

You have enjoyed an exceptionally nice dinner at a friend's house. It was memorable, and you would like to express your appreciation to the host for the meal and evening festivities. Now, you...

Though gift-giving traditions vary with changing economics and times, the act of gift giving remains a part of most cultures. Giving gifts plays an important part in our connections to one...

House parties are social gatherings, usually casual, held in someone's home. Unlike a dinner party where expectations can be more formal, house parties don't normally require any strict etiquette...

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...

Whether you are a professional in the hospitality business or simply an amateur stuck with the role, developing the skills it takes to host a banquet will help lead to its success. Understanding...

RSVP is a French acronym that roughly translates into 'respond please.' Previously, RSVPs were generally left for especially important occasions where the exact head count was imperative for...

Knowing how to conduct yourself at a formal or semi-formal dinner could someday be very important to you or your career. There are very easy rules to remember that will let you fit right in...

At baby showers, family and friends gather to shower the expectant mother with gifts and blessings for the baby. But sometimes people can be unclear about the proper etiquette in terms of who...

There is no question about it: Good manners are an asset, a way to assure yourself of a niche on invitation lists as well as a way for others recollection's of you to be a positive and pleasant one.

One of the most important aspects of being an accomplished hostess is seating your guests at a formal party. Following are some general rules to ensure it's done correctly.

A successful party depends largely on the host. A gracious host will be aware of guests' needs and make sure that they are comfortable and at ease. When planning a party or social event, consider...

I have given this article a lot of thought. As a long time worker in the service industry, I did not just want to sit down at my computer and rant about bad customers, even though that is really...

A housewarming party is generally hosted by a homeowner to allow family and friends to visit the new home. While housewarming party etiquette dictates that a small, home-related gift is...

No matter if you’re staying over night at a close friend’s, or if you’ve found a place to sleep in Bangkok by a web site, or you’re paying an obligatory visit to a friend of your mother’s who now...

First time at a formal party? Need some tips? Or just a refresher? Whether you've been invited to a formal dinner party (complete with cocktail) with the CEO or are dining with business partners...

A gift to your new neighbor who has invited you to his housewarming party shows that you appreciate him including you and the trouble he's gone to with the food and hospitality. The goodwill...

Formal etiquette rules used to dictate who should or should not host a baby shower, but edicts have loosened up in the past few decades. Almost no one is excluded from the guest list now.

Potlucks are a fun way to sample different foods from different families. Then if you like something you can always ask for the recipe. Knowing the proper etiquette for potlucks will help you be...

Hosting is a skill that someone can naturally have, or skills that can also be honed with patience, time and practice. The main goal of a host is to make sure your guests feel comfortable and...

Nothing strengthens a friendship or a family bond quite like a good stay at someone else's home. Just as it is important to mind your manners when you are a guest, it is equally important to...

Perhaps it's the lightspeed at which we live today, but responding to an invitation seems to have become a lost art. Anyone who has tried to host an event while contending with RSVP apathy from...

Toast your host after dessert is served, and make sure to say kind words to thank him or her for a wonderful evening. Discover the rules of toasting and receiving a toast with this free video from...

Airplanes and the Internet have made the earth a smaller place. Learning about the customs and practices of different countries will help you to communicate effectively across cultures. Before...

Make sure you take the time to properly thank the host and hostess the next time you're invited over for the evening. I’m not quite sure when NOT showing one’s appreciation the hosts of social or...

RSVP (repondez s'il vous plait) is a host's polite way of asking for a response to an invitation. For any event or party there is a menu to plan as well as seating arrangements to consider. In...

With our busy lives today, it's a treat to get invited to a friend's home for a delicious homemade meal. Whether it's brunch, a casual lunch, or a fancy dinner party bringing the host or hostess...

If you are staying at your relative's house or a friends place, you want to be the perfct houseguest. It is a combination of knowing what to do and being helpful to your host to make sure that you...

RSVP is a French acronym that means "Respondez S'il Vous Plait" which is translated in English to mean "please respond or respond please". The acronym RSVP was typically used...

During the holidays you will be going to a lot of parties, including office parties, and you want to make sure your manners are at their best. Read over these tips to make sure your not guilty of...

There is some amount of responsibility to being a guest at a cocktail party. Be sure to follow these tips to avoid any typical blunders.

You had a good time, but now you just want to go home. Here are simple tips to make a graceful exit.

If you will be staying with family or friends while traveling this holiday season, or any time of year, follow these simple steps to be the perfect house guest!

Many of us will receive at least one invitation to a party or event every year. Sometimes the invites are temporarily put aside until we can finally get to them and have time to look them over....

The holidays are coming up very quickly and Holiday parties will begin soon, but do you know how to be a good guest?

This picture shows a very typical Chinese banquet. Chinese manners are very simple, and they are very similar in all parts of China. Notice, in the picture, each person has a tea cup and a wine...

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...

You've just received the dreaded invitation. You know you don't want to go, but how to decline without offending the host? Here are suggestions on worming your way out without ending the relationship.

Talk radio shows have some very interesting discussions on variety of topics such as politics, religion, race, big headlines in the news, relationships and more. Listeners make the radio broadcast...

As the children's book says, everybody poops. For a lot of people, the thought of having a bowel movement at someone else's home is not only embarrassing, it can cause anxiety. But when you have...

Don't turn down a party invitation just because the hosts will be serving alcohol and you don't drink. If the party is with people you like to be with, there is another way. You can still go to...

There are certain instances when a person is at a public event and something socially awkward happens. Sometimes the event is just plain boring. It is times like these when one looks for the...

Table manners in Russian society are generally more casual than in some other countries. A meal is supposed to be fun and relaxed, but there are some customs of which you should be aware. When...

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....

When going house hunting, whether to buy or to rent, there are houses to look at by would be homeowners or renters. There may be homes that are shown by appointment or through an open house....

Have you been invited to a dinner gathering by that person (or persons) you just can’t see sharing a meal with? Odds are you want to get out of it in whatever way possible, and not come across...

Having too much or not enough fun at a party can lead to awkward social moments, particularly when it comes time to head on out. Insulting your host with an early exit or lingering way beyond your...

It happens every year without fail. As the year winds down, people’s social schedules ramp up as they are inundated with invites to holiday parties. Whether it’s thrown by the office, a neighbor,...

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...

The invitation came, you RSVPd, and now the panic begins. What should I get the host/hostess? Should I send something before, after, or should I bring it to their house? Choosing an appropriate...

Our society has become very casual, and as a result many people no longer know how to behave at a dinner party. It's always better to be more formal whenever you're in doubt. How to behave at a...