Polite Society

In social situations, purses, briefcases, and shoulder bags should be carried on the left side. This keeps the right hand available for handshakes. Here are some other oft-forgotten rules that ...

Staying with friends or family when in a new town or city on a business or pleasure trip ...

It's easier for most of us to mind our manners when among friends, family, and co-workers, but what ...

Vera Stewart has a motto: “Whatever you do, do it in good taste.” For the Augusta, Georgia, entrepreneur, ...

We spend a large amount of time with co-workers, making it important to know how to get along ...

Being well-groomed goes beyond simply dressing sharp and having well-tended hair and nails. It also means standing up ...

The host or hostess put considerable time, effort, and money into hosting you. Return the kindness by being ...

It’s only natural to get excited when you are having a fun conversation, with thoughts and ideas popping ...

Build mutually beneficial relationships with friends, neighbors, co-workers, club members, students in your classes, and others you come ...

Table manners serve two purposes: to show our respect for others and to refrain from embarrassing ourselves. These ...

It’s that time of year again, so here are a few tips on being the favorite guest at ...

In preparing a book of etiquette for ladies, I would lay down as the first rule, "Do unto ...

The need for good manners extends into the workplace and at all work-related events. Even those working remotely ...

Attending a live performance of the opera is a feast for all the senses, as you take in ...

When you're so fortunate as to receive an invitation to spend time in someone’s home, whether it's just ...

Parties are supposed to be fun, but hosting any type of gathering can be stressful. To make sure ...

A proper thank you note showing appreciation for a holiday or birthday gift or a considerate action is ...

Formal dinners can be a lot of fun, but if you’ve never attended one, it can be a ...