Etiquette

Show your gratitude for an act of kindness. According to etiquette expert Peggy Post, the words "thank you" are powerful words and capable of bringing happiness and fostering relationships....

A comprehensive how to on how to text message properly. And a few tips on text messaging etiquette.

Email and cell phone text messaging are slowly changing the art of the handwritten invitation. Nevertheless, there are rules of thumb that must be observed when handling both formal and informal...

Writing thank you notes is an expression of common courtesy, even among friends. Whenever someone gives you a gift-whether of time, services or an item-you should send a personal thank you. Thank...

When a friend or family member is in jail, it can be a very difficult and emotional time for both the inmate and those friends and loved ones outside the bars. Because there is a lack of direct...

It's the holidays, and it's time to think not only of ourselves; but of others in need. My thoughts go to our soldiers who protect our country and allow us to sleep soundly at night. Often,...

My thank you note from Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy, is a special and treasured keepsake. I was in second grade and the nuns helped us write notes of condolence to the First Lady. It was a somber...

A premature birth is still a moment of joy for all parents, even if it is tinged with worry for their tiny infant. If you plan on having flowers delivered to the hospital or to the new parents'...

Flowers are a common way to express sympathy at a funeral. While floral arrangements are widely accepted as appropriate at funerals, there are some proper etiquette points you should follow....

Writing sympathy cards can be an incredibly difficult task. Unlike writing anniversary cards, birthday cards, holiday cards, or thank you cards, writing sympathy cards requires a significant...

Flowers have been used to express affection and appreciation, and sending flowers to employees can be a thoughtful, caring act. Knowing which flowers to send on which occasions is important, as...

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...

Sending food back at a restaurant takes skill and diplomacy. While it is never appropriate to eat something inedible don't over do it. Here are some tips to send food back.

People like to know that their efforts are appreciated, and one of the best ways to do this is to thank them in writing. Thank-you notes, written on real paper and sent via mail, make your thanks,...

Sharing pictures with friends and family is a fun way to relive life's memories. After attending an event together, photos become the visual keepsake of the experience. When memory begins to fail...

It would be a much simpler world if every time we needed a good or service, it was provided to us upon payment, just as it should be and without incident. Unfortunately, just as we are not perfect...

Men have struggled with this challenge since the beginning of time: What to do after a stellar first date? It was not so many years ago that a gentleman was expected to show his appreciation to a...

A graduation, whether it is from high school or college, is a formal affair. Just like with weddings or birth announcements, there is a code of etiquette that goes along with the event. One of the...

E-mail is a fast and convenient way to communicate with others. It is widely used for both business and personal messages. No matter what your purpose in sending an electronic message, you should...

People send flowers for many reasons. Flowers express romantic feelings, wishes for wellness or sympathy, holiday or birthday greetings, or just warm thoughts--flowers are appropriate for just...

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult times in life. While the passing of a friend or esteemed colleague might be difficult for you, your main priority should be to express your...

If you have an email account, then you have probably experienced someone taking the tone of an email you sent the wrong way. Now you suddenly find yourself in explaining to a family, friends, or...

There are many situations that call for sending a handwritten note of thanks, such as receiving a gift, staying as a guest in someone's home, going to a job interview and showing appreciation for...

Sending flowers for a thank you, apology, condolence or just because, is a thoughtful gesture that will be appreciated. When you send flowers to someone, it creates a more personal touch to...

Before you call the florist about getting that bouquet delivered, brush up on flower-sending etiquette to avoid committing a fatal faux pas. The days of sending flowers without forethought are...

Saying thank you is part of good manners and proper etiquette. But there are times when simply saying thank you is not enough and you should send a gift to express your gratitude. Keep appropriate...

Navy life can be full of rules and regulations, depending on where your sailor is stationed, so it's important to investigate the basics about her deployment or station when selecting a gift. Ask...

Writing thank you notes is so easy, and so despised. Nobody actually likes to write thank you notes, but for the person who receives one from you, it means quite a lot. Thank you notes have gone...

Someone has died, and you plan to send a sympathy card. When should the sympathy card be mailed? What should you consider when making this decision? This article will help you consider various...

As a teenager, Mr. Turtledove learned about the "Etiquette of the Roses." A friend's father explained that a man doesn't just give a woman roses, he gives them in a certain pattern,...

Of all occasions for sending a greeting card, perhaps none is more difficult or awkward than in cases of death or tragedy. Expressing condolence is harder to do than expressing joy, happiness or...

Wedding season is upon us, and many people aren't sure of the rules when giving a wedding gift. What if money's tight, or it's a destination wedding? What if you can't attend, should you still...

Care packages are a great way to show someone who is far away that you are thinking of them. Sending a care package is a perfect gesture for any time of the year, but is special at holidays or...

If you often find yourself sending an email an then thinking "... OMG I shouldn't have push send" this article is for you! Here are a few steps to help Stop Yourself from Sending Angry...

Just as if you were writing a letter or a thank you card, there are certain etiquette guidelines that you should know before sending out your next birthday card -- when to send it by mail, what to...

When to send graduation announcements varies depending upon the purpose of the announcements. Announcements can be used to provide information only or as an invitation to a graduation ceremony.

Most etiquette guides agree that there are certain guidelines that should be followed when sending out baby announcements. However, there is some leniency; most people understand that the lives of...

When you move to a residence, it is important to send change of address notifications as soon as possible. While the postal services will forward most of your mail for limited time, forwarding...

Baby announcements are notes or cards mailed to friends and family to announce the birth of a new baby. Mailing out baby announcements to spread the news of your baby's birth can be more...

Graduation parties are a time to gather family members and friends together and celebrate the achievements of the recent graduate. Whether it's a graduation from high school or graduate school,...

The loss of a loved one or friend is a very sad, emotional, and often stressful time. Those who are closest to the person who passed away often feel like they are alone in their grief. For those...

Having a baby is such a new and exciting time in everyone's life, and having a baby shower is a fun and helpful way for your friends and family to show they share your excitement. It isn't unusual...

These days most people have a Facebook account. Not having one may even get you shocked looks from people. What most people don’t have is proper Facebook etiquette. Don’t be the person who...

When a loved one loses a friend, family member, spouse, pet, etc. it is hard to know exactly what to say. But one thing you can always do to show someone you care is send them a sympathy card. ...

You might be asking yourself why you need to know how to write a formal RSVP to an invitation. After all, why can’t you just make a phone call, or give that person a response the next time you run...

Thank you notes should be a sincere expression of your gratitude to friends, family and coworkers for a gift or gesture that you appreciate. When such is the case that you have to send a large...

It's good etiquette to send a wedding gift, especially if attending the reception; however, never send a late present and always use the wedding registry to buy the appropriate gift. Find out more...

Email is not the same as a hard copy of a letter or other correspondence. There are different rules of writing that must be followed, and writing a business letter is no exception. Anything that's...

Flowers are a great way to send cheer and encouragement to a sick person in the hospital. But before you send flowers to a hospital patient, you should consider how the gift might impact their...

Flowers can be the perfect gift for almost any occasion. Everyone loves flowers. The problem is that is can be difficult to choose the right kind of flowers to send for any particular occasion....