The top étiquette lessons to live by.
Please chew with your mouth closed.
Do not interrupt anyone when they are speaking.
Do not tell anyone about their appearance unless it is nice.
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Some basic étiquette rules to live by...
Make an effort to say please, thank you, and excuse me everyday.
Learn how to utilize your silverware and napkin correctly.
Do not put your elbows on the table...
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Once you are served tea, you may pick up your cup of tea by grasping with you thumb and index finger. Contrary to popular belief, the pinkie should never be held upright, which is considered rude. Finally, tea is sipped, not gulped, and the cup is returned to the saucer between sips.
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The term canapé comes from the French word for "couch." This makes sense if you look at the garnish as a person, sitting on a couch! I love this explanation!
Nonetheless, it is expected that a canapé be salty or spicy, as its job as an appetizer is to increase the guests' appetites.
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As my biography says, I worked for the City of Los Angeles for 30 years. I loved my job, but the job I felt most happy with was my job at home. I loved creating a beautiful home and I just adored raising my son. I was very fortunate that I was able to take many years off work and I even worked part time during my City years. I can tell anyone who might wonder which job was the hardest! The stay at home was the hardest and the most rewarding - I truly was the "Commander of my Home" as Mrs. Beeton says in her book.
From Mrs. Beeton - As with the commander of an army, or the leader of any enterprise, so is it with the mistress of a house. Her spirit will be seen through the whole establishment; and just in proportion as she performs her duties intelligently and thoroughly. Of all those acquirements, which more particularly belong to the feminine character, there are none which take a higher rank than such as enter into a knowledge of household duties; for on these are perpetually dependent the happiness, comfort, and well-being of a family.
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Handshaking—The Ultimate Greeting Shaking hands creates a favorable impression and influences others to do the same. The handshake is important because it is the accepted greeting in almost all countries. Always shake hands when: introduced to a person and when you say goodbye, when someone comes into your office to see you, when you meet someone outside your office or home, when you enter a room, when you leave a gathering, when you congratulate someone who has won an award or given a speech, and when you are consoling someone. Be sure to make eye contact. Smile while shaking someone’s hand. Smiling triggers positive endorphins. A firm but not overpowering handshake is usually a good idea. Be especially careful how much pressure you exert if you are shaking hands with an elderly person or if you are wearing heavy rings that might bruise. Be sure your handshake is both firm and brief. Count to three and let go. Also, use your right hand even if you are left-handed because most people are right-handed.
Always stand when shaking hands and never shake hands over a barrier (desk, etc.). In America, people usually shake hands with two shakes.
Historically, gentlemen would frequently carry swords since they could never be quite sure who their friends were. When engaging in combat, they would unsheathe their weapons using their right hand as the sword was carried in a scabbard on their left hip. Therefore, when meeting someone they considered a friend, they would show that they meant no harm by presenting their right hand away from the left hip, palm open, to confirm they were not holding a weapon.
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Hopefully, this chapter will inspire hosts and hostesses to entertain and also inspire guests to be entertained in the most elegant fashion. Above all, graciousness should be the most outstanding characteristic for all.
The first step to entertaining begins with sending out invitations. Invitations are very important and should be designed or purchased to fit the occasion. There is a lot of flexibility and variation to style, paper, color, and wording. There is also proper protocol for addressing individuals.
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