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Should you
always open doors and pull out chairs for a lady? |
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On a date - yes, at work - no. |
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Who goes first
when going through a revolving door – you or your date? |
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The gentleman goes through and
pushes for the woman. |
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Do you offer to
pay, even if you were not the one who extended the invitation? |
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It is a nice gesture; however the
one who invites is the one who should pay. |
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Is it okay to
put your sunglass on the dining table? |
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No, the dining table is for food, we
should not unload our pockets onto the table. |
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| Q. |
Where does your
napkin belong when you are finished eating? |
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Always to the left of your plate. |
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Is your bread
plate on the right or left of your dinner plate? |
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Left |
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Do you use a
toothpick or chew gum? |
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In emergency cases toothpicks should
only be used in the privacy of the restroom. Chewing gum – NEVER! It is
tacky! |
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When is it
acceptable to put your elbows on the table? |
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Elbows on the table are only
acceptable when there is no food on the table. |
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Should you sit
to the right or the left of a lady at a restaurant? |
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The lady should sit to your right. |
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When you are
introducing people, who do you introduce first? |
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The most important person should be
introduced first. |
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Should you
apply your lipstick at the dining table? |
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No, go to a private area, perhaps
the powder room. |
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Is it
acceptable to hang your handbag on the back of your chair at a restaurant? |
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No, your handbag should be tucked
safely under your chair or beside your feet. |
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What should
you say when you need to excuse yourself during dinner to visit the powder
room? |
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Excuse me. |
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Do you have to
let your date order dinner for you at a restaurant? |
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No, you have the option. |
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When you are
making your way down a crowded row in a movie theatre, do you face the
screen or the people who are already in their seats? |
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Face the people in your row, this
way your backside is not in their face. |
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Do you ever
offer to pay for a date? |
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The person who invites is the one
who should pay for the meal. |
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Should you sit
to the right or the left of your date at a restaurant? |
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A woman sits to the man’s right. |
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Do you stand
when you are being introduced to a man? |
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Yes, a person with good manners
always stands when being introduced to anyone. |
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Is it okay to
put your cell phone on the dining table? |
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No |
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In which hand should you hold
your drink? |
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Left hand, this leaves your right
hand open for socializing. |
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What does “holiday attire” mean? |
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Always call to confirm what is "holiday attire." This
term can have various meanings to different people. |
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I’m confused about what kind of gift to I give to my
boss. |
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In any situation, give gifts that honor the recipient.
Refrain, from giving a gift that fits your taste. Make sure not to go
overboard in expense, but go overboard with sincerity. |
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How should I sign our names on letters or cards? |
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This is a great question that has an age old etiquette
rule.
Remember the man’s first name is never separated from his last name.
Lisa and John Smith
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
For a family one option in signing a greeting card is:
The Smiths
John, Lisa, Ben and Tiffany |
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