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Our expectations change and evolve all the time.
As time passes and seasons change, so do etiquette customs and questions. As time moves on and new situations arise, etiquette evolves. It's an ongoing process. Here, we keep track of the seasonal shifts and new and emerging manners so you can stay informed.
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Ten Tips for Holiday Shopping
The Holidays: the joy, the snow, the rush…the frustration, the bad tempers, the rudeness! Here are ten…
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Regifting tips to avoid hurt feelings
What is regifting? When, and under what circumstances, is it ever okay to regift?
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Gifts That Miss the Mark
What do you do when your uncle gives you the same mixer as the one gathering dust on your counter, or…
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Simple Tips for Gifting Wine
Wine is a wonderful host gift—if you know your host enjoys wine. Do you feel overwhelmed by wine selection?…
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Basic Table Setting
The Basic Table Setting is easy to master and comes in handy at home, over the holidays and at restaurants.
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Informal Table Setting
The informal table setting is perfect for informal three course dinners, casual but upscale dinner parties,…
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The Formal Place Setting
The formal place setting is used at home for a meal of more than three courses, such as a dinner party…
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Video: Downton Abbey Table Setting Challenge
Calling all Downton Abbey fans! On January 6, 2013, at the Essex Resort and Spa in Essex, Vermont, Anna…
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Post Pandemic Etiquette
As the world opens back up how do we handle socializing when we've been out of practice? The answer is…
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#WFH Working From Home
Working from home can seem like everyone's dream. No commute, mild chores getting done, the dog/cat/python…
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Pandemic Wedding Etiquette
With many questions and concerns during unprecedented uncertainty couples around the world are struggling…
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Zoom Etiquette: Tips for Better Video Conferences
With the increasing prevalence of working remotely, it’s important to learn how to be a good Zoom host…
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The Etiquette of Social Distancing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We are months into life in the age of COVID-19 and it’s getting more complicated. Right as many of us…
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Email Etiquette Dos & Don’ts
Although technology is ever-changing, basic rules of etiquette still apply. Courteous email communication…
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Sympathy Notes and Letters
Because sympathy notes and letters are too personal to follow a set form, one simple rule can guide you:…
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Magic Words in American Sign Language (ASL)
Using signs is a great way to introduce or reinforce basic concepts such as "please," "thank you," "You're…
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Avoid Political Pitfalls
Keeping a conversation from escalating into a disagreement or worse is essential to civil conversation,…
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Black Tie Dress Code
Black tie attire is slightly less formal than white tie, but it is more formal than business attire.…
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Addressing a Former President of the United States
When addressing a former President of the United States in a formal setting, the correct form is “Mr.…
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Lizzie Post's Favorite Chocolate Cake Recipe
Lizzie Post's Favorite Chocolate Cake Recipe - nothing fancy, just delicious.
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Lizzie Post's Ham and Cheese Crostini Recipe
A Delicious Take on Bread and Cheese! Perfect for casual Sunday Dinner. The best part about this recipe…
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Lizzie Post's Creamy Chicken with Biscuits Recipe
Creamy Chicken with Biscuits Recipe - Sunday dinner comfort food. Yummmmmmmm.
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Informal Wedding Invitation Wording
Informal wedding invitation wording is a chance for couples to reflect their own personal style. Not…
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No Gifts, Please
There is nothing my fiancé and I need. I read that it isn't appropriate to print "no gifts, please" on…
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Choosing Your Wedding Invitation Style
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When a Guest's RSVP Includes Uninvited Children
Friends returned their reply card with their children's names written in. I'm not having children at…
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Inviting an Ex to the Wedding
My fiancé is friendly with an ex-girlfriend and wants to invite her to the wedding. I'd prefer it if…
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Wedding Invitation Dos and Don'ts
A wedding invitation is one of the most important and treasured invitations sent or received. These tips…
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Addressing & Sending Wedding Invitations
Opening a classic wedding invitation is unlike opening any other piece of mail. Much care goes into addressing…
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Samples of Formal Wedding Invitation Wording
The wording of formal wedding invitations may vary depending on who is hosting the wedding. Here are…
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Formal Wedding Invitation Wording
If you are looking for the traditional wedding invitation wording your mother or grandmother would have…
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Wedding Invitation Replies
A guest’s first duty is to respond promptly to any wedding invitation. Check your schedule and consult…
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How to Word a Wedding Response Card
Response or reply cards are included with a wedding invitation to give you an accurate guest count for…
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How to Handle Missing or Extra RSVPs
Several of our friends have not responded to our wedding invitations. Plus, some who have responded have…
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Inviting Out-of-Towners to the Rehearsal Dinner
Is it necessary to invite all out-of-towner guests to the rehearsal dinner? We have so many I fear the…
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