Etiquette

Bowling 101: Etiquette On The LanesBy: John TennWere all here to have FUN!At first glance, bowling looks as simple as throwing a heavy plastic ball down a shiny wooden hallway in order to knock down ten pins at the end. As youll soon find out, its so much more! Its a sport that requires physical strength and coordination and mental strategies that are second to none.Whether youre just going bowling with friends or are starting in a league, youre here to have fun! There are 8 basic rules of etiquette to follow to make the game more enjoyable for everyone:1. Mind your manners. Its important to follow the rules of any bowling alley you visit, to be polite to staff and courteous to fellow bowlers. Some of the machinery is dangerous, and you can be hurt badly by engaging in horseplay.2. Wear ap

Ok, I'm writing this post because recently I've received a couple of comments from the same person with an embedded link in the comment itself. I'm a firm believer in publishing all comments I receive even if it's a disagreement with my personal view. Of course, unless it was particularly venomous. I can thankfully say that I've never received a comment I didn't deem worthy of publishing, however, I find it rude to find an embedded link in the comment to direct people to their post. I appreciate drumming up visitors and such as it takes a long time and dedication to establish yourself out here and most of us post regularly and work hard to bring fun and interesting reading to our fellow bloggers, not to mention just to document our lives. We can access each others blogs by clicking on a na

Going Out: 1. Never take a beer to a job interview. 2. Always identify people in your yard before shooting at them. 3. It's considered tacky to take a cooler to church. 4. Even if you're certain that you are included in the will, it is still considered tacky to drive a U-Haul to the [...]

From Manhattan to Madison-Jefferson County. I've often hear longtime locals complain about the bad habits that newcomers bring with them when they move from a city to a rural community, I thought I'd put together another in my sometime series, The 10 Commandments (could actually be 20 for that matter) of Country Etiquette. Help you ease on down the road so you can feel at home on the range.. sooner rather than later. 1. Thou shalt drive slowly. Rural communities are loaded with animals, tractors, and dirt roads. This is a hard one for the "lead, follow or get outa my way" types. You never know what's around the next bend. Also, unlike most cities, people in rural communities usually know someone in the sheriff's office and won't hesitate to call in a report if they are offended by your dr

Etiquette Tips for Kids - Etiquette in communication is not just reserved for adults or business people. Kids are being seen and heard in the public eye and need to learn and develop proper skills at an early age. There are several ways that kids can be respectful, courteous and professional when interacting with their peers as well as adults in school and community functions. More: continued here Other Review: Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler stroller, Color: Olive (Baby Product)

If you want to enjoy the game of poker then you should learn the unwritten rules of the game. This is equally important for success as the actual game plan and strategies of poker. If you play this game with the right kind of etiquette that other players will also respect. Make sure you follow the poker labels and enjoy the game. Some of the labels are: The basic idea of what you need to follow in this game is courtesy. Try as politely as possible and think that your game with good friends and not adversaries. Not swear on other players, because bad behavior can harm the quality of Poker. You should never throw your poker chips, since this can help your opponents to count your bet. There are strong chances that you will be forced into more chips, so you will not try to get more money. The

Don't Pet a Pooch... While He's Pooping has over 100 dogmatic but discerning guidelines for doggy decorum. This etiquette book is intended to refine even the most unpedigreed Fifi or churlish Fido. With sayings such as Rule Forty-six, "If complimented, pay one in return. If necessary, be quick in making one up," your pup will be the best-mannered pooch in the neighborhood!Author Jennifer Quasha is an award-winning author of more than forty books for children and adults. She is a contributing editor for Dog Fancy with a monthly column, and is a regular contributor to Your Dog magazine. Illustrator Mary Lynn Blasutta has been illustrating for twenty-five years. She has designed windows for Barneys in New York, Tokyo and Los Angeles, and fabric patterns for Baby Gap

To all you wonderful readers, I would first like to thank you for reading my blog. I love doing this. I make absolutely no money for doing it…although, I hope this changes…like soon! Anyhow, on of the reasons I write this blog, is of course, to entertain…but I do have an agenda. Do you know what my agenda is? [I laugh [...]

I've received many questions regarding the etiquette of giveaways on blogs and it's oh-so-appropriate because I'm currently hosting the Quarterly Bloggy Giveaways Carnival! Selecting a winner for your giveaway is fairly simple. Many people use a random number generator to pick a number. They then match that number to the...

Email can be a massive waste of time. If you help others cut their email time down, you’ll inevitably spend less time on it yourself. By following email etiquette, you can reduce the stress that it can cause. Perhaps if everyone followed these guidelines, the world really would be a happier place! Use Descriptive Subject Lines If you have to open each email just to figure out what it’s about, you can’t prioritize them as efficiently. Ask yourself if you’d understand the purpose of the email based on the subject heading alone. Brevity is Your Friend Have you ever received one of those emails that never seems to end? Have you ever sent one? In most of cases, email that is more than a page long is too long. But Don’t Be Too Brief Context is important. It’s easy to forget exactly w

Reverted edits by 68.121.45.54 (talk) to last version by J.delanoy ← Previous revision Revision as of 11:05, 18 April 2008 Line 129: Line 129: == External links == == External links == {{wiktionarypar|etiquette}} {{wiktionarypar|etiquette}} - * [ Model Citizenship] Real-life Examples of Good and Bad Etiquette   * [ Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home], by [[Emily Post]] (1922) * [ Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home], by [[Emily Post]] (1922) * [] Stories about Cross-cultural Etiquette compiled by the Glimpse Foundation * [] Stories about Cross-cultural Etiquette compiled by the Glimpse Foundation

I was riding back home from the office last night. Merging from one freeway to another. End up close to another rider on a pretty new R1 with two small saddle bags. We were on both sides of one of the left most lanes. He apparently intended to take the space between the 2 left [...]

As a traveler it’s always good to see people who know what to do inside an airplane. Everything that is public needs have its own etiquette system that people should follow and that includes traveling via airplane. I’ve had my own share of experiences seeing people doing the most disgusting things inside an airplane so [...]

To wear, or not to wear; that is the question! All kidding aside, there are some serious things to discuss when it comes to the question of clothing inside of saunas. Some people have no problems when it comes to stripping down to their birthday suits, no matter who sees them! More: continued here

I raised a question on Twitter earlier regarding random Linkedin invitation requests from people that you don't really know. (click here to see responses) It's annoying when I click on the email notification of a new request, only to find...

I raised a question on Twitter earlier regarding random Linkedin invitation requests from people that you don't really know. (click here to see responses) It's annoying when I click on the email notification of a new request, only to find...

It is very important that you have an understanding of golf etiquette. This will ensure that you and those around you get the most out of their golf experience. This article outlines 14 rules of golf relating to golf etiquette that you should follow: 1. Make sure that nobody is going to get hit by your club when you are taking a practice swing or taking a shot. 2. Make sure all players up ahead are aware that you are about to hit the ball and that they are out of range. 3. If after you hit the ball, you think a player is in danger of being hit or the ball is going to land close to them, yell out "Fore!". This warns the players to be on the lookout for your ball and could save somebody a nasty headache. 4. Make sure you stand well back from a player when they are taking a shot. Do not talk

"Let's go bowling!" That's become the rallying cry of almost thirty million Americans throughout the United States who take their exercise in extremely palatable form: rolling a hard rubber ball down sixty feet of maple and pine toward ten standing pins. Today nearly everybody bowls - mother, dad, the kids - the whole family. Though bowling can trace its beginnings in this country to the time of the earliest colonists in Massachusetts, it wasn't until the last decade that the sport began to boom. A number of events triggered its rebirth. The first was the introduction, in 1952, of the American Machine & Foundry Company's Automatic Pinspotter - the remarkable device that resets the pins, announces which ones are knocked down and returns the ball - all automatically. By replacing the oft

I admit I get seriously annoyed when I’m in the midst of doing a favor for someone in a business arena and that person doesn’t respond to my phone call or email for several days. (For example, someone may have asked me to make an introduction. I get the other person to agree to a brief meeting. Yet when I email the person who made the request in order to check on times for a brief meeting, I don’t hear back for days.) One of the most basic of business etiquette rules is to reply promptly to emails or phone calls from people who are helping you. And this is so easy to do in this day and age. (I started working in a world without fax machines and self-correcting typewriters; cellphones and email would have been science fiction.) Part of the problem of people not returning

It's officially wedding season and as you have seen from my recent and February posts, there is plenty of poor wedding etiquette abound!And today, that poor etiquette touched my brother's wedding, which I will be standing up in during Memorial Day. And I have to admit, I have quite a bee in my bonnet about the e-mail I received today.Sunday is the wedding shower (for a whopping 90 people) and leading up to this, my brother and his fiancee told me that her mother or sisters (who are throwing the shower) would be contacting me to talk about it. Why? I had no idea. My name was not on the shower invite and the bridesmaids are not even the hosts. So according to my friends Anne and Margaret, the latter of whom has memorized the Emily Post etiquette book, the only thing I need to know about the

Heads - Fool , Foolish, Foolhardy~ 1st April ~ or 'whatever' I hate it when my teen says that to meThe other day I was blog hopping by clicking on links and came across this one on Phone Manners and the joys of telemarketers by Red Neck Mommy.It reminded me of my own foolish misadventure...when I was sweet sixteen and butter wouldn't melt in my mouth.The Preface ...We had a detached Granny flat ~where my Nana (Dad's mum) lived for 4 years . She was divorced but had remarried. My dad built it for her and she lived there for 5 yrs while nursing her 2nd husband through cancer -then after he passed away she met a new man and they got together. My parents then rented the little flat to various relatives and friends - my uncles, the neighbours' son's girlfriend, Mum's best friend and her sons.

- Being rude or offensive when playing an MMORPG can be fatal. You can get yourself removed and even "blacklisted". Here are some tips sent in by a reader to help you behave yourself properly when playing.

When visiting Argentina, you will notice a distinct lack of public toilets. When you do find a public toilet, there's a good chance it won't have toilet paper. There may well be a toilet attendant who will dish out a few sheets (usually way too few!) in exchange for a coin, so I always recommend to people traveling to keep a roll in their bag for emergencies. It's also advisable to have coins in case you don't have your bag with you. If you don't leave a coin for the attendant you might be verbally abused and if looks could kill you would surely be dead! Above all, be sure to follow the toilet etiquette below!Photo: Toilet Etiquette

A wedding can be something very expensive. As a result some couple will try to spend less on some of the less important items. In fact they will even pay less attention to these items or aspects. The wedding invitation is certainly one of these items. However, the temptation to save money does not mean [...]

I found Whitney Bailey’s article on milspouse.com about what to do and what not to do while accompanying your uniformed husband quite interesting. In my forthcoming book MRS. LIEUTENANT: A SHARON GOLD NOVEL the four main characters of the novel in the spring of 1970 must learn what to do from the pages of the booklet “Mrs. Lieutenant” (Third Edition) by Mary Preston Gross. Some of the rules in 1970 -- including “outlawing” the wearing of pants -- seem somewhat silly in hindsight. Yet I know from personal experience that following the rules of military etiquette can save people from embarrassment. I’ll never forget when a captain said to a visiting colonel at religious services: “Colonel, what’s your first name?” The rest of us gasped at this audacity. I

On a visit to Chicago I had the opportunity to read the Chicago Tribune’s “Ask Amy” March 16th column in which Amy Dickinson addresses the problems of a small deli owner who can’t hire good help. The deli owner’s complaints: “People show up wearing short tops baring their midriff, and rings in their noses, eyebrows, lips and bellybuttons. They often have very poor hygiene.” His complaints also included the taking and making of personal calls at work or checking cellphones every 10 minutes. Then on March 17th The Wall Street Journal had a careers article by Carol Hymowitz entitled “Executives Teach Inmates How to Be Employees.” The article described how Mark Goldsmith, a former executive at Revlon and Shiseido, in 2005 launched nonprofit Getting Out and Staying Ou

How to Be a Great Tipper [Etiquette] The Just a Guy Thing weblog shares insights into the selfless act of tipping your waiter, your cab driver, the dealer at the casino, or your stylist. A rule of thumb: Hand over the tip with your palm facing down and shake hands with the person you are tipping, simultaneously placing the money in their hand. What you want to avoid doing is waving the money around and making a big deal of it. While there's no hard and fast rule for how much to tip in every scenario, at restaurants, shoot for between 10% and 22%, depending on the service, meal, and the reputation of the eatery. How do you decide how much to tip? Let us know in the comments. How to Tip Like a Gentleman [Just a Guy Thing] Link - Tamar Weinberg - Sat, 15 Mar 2008

Don’t ask. The answer is a resounding "Yes"! You should tip. When you go on a chartered and chaperoned dive through a commercial diving shop, it is customary to tip both the Captain and the DiveMaster. Gratuities are voluntary, incumbent on your generosity. Even so, it is appropriate to offer a tip for your scuba crew. If you are going out for one day, it is important to bring some cash on the boat for tipping. If you are diving with the same DiveMaster and Captain for an entire week, it is acceptable to offer a tip at the end of the week. If you are arranging a variety of dives through a dive shop, you may not have the same Captain or DiveMaster on each dive, so daily tipping is a better idea unless you are certain that your crew will be consistent for the entire duration of your stay.

You hear so many people talking about how business owners should treat their customers, that “the customer is always right”. We’ll I’ve had one or two irritable customers so I’ve written this article with something different in mind: Tips on how to be a polite customer!

Email has become a primary communications medium for many of us. It is (generally) reliable, allows for mass communication, and it lets you respond in your own time. However, many of these messages are poorly composed, difficult to read, and unclear as to the purpose. Of course, this makes it very difficult to manage [...]

If you’re thinking of participating in a speed dating event or you’ve already been to one, you’re probably full of questions about post speed dating etiquette. Should you follow the usual dating rules… can’t look too keen, wait at least 3 days to call, don’t be too available… Who approaches whom? What do you [...]

There are certain specific manners to practice on a public speaking platform and whether a camera is present or not. These manners are the backbone of the public speaker’s work. These simple rules are there to help the speaker perform with confidence and trust. They apply to all public speaking situations. More: continued here [...]

Walking into a meeting, one carries a life time of learned socially acceptable behaviors and manners into the room. However, when participating in or conducting a teleconference, one must be aware of and adhere to the norms of professional etiquette expected during a teleconference. More: continued here

Are you teleconference calls muddled by background noises to the point of distraction? Are your teleconferences beset by overlapping speakers and trouble identifying voices? Perhaps you feel left out because others always talk first and monopolize the discussion and the facilitator is overwhelmed. More: continued here

There are certain specific manners to practice on a public speaking platform and whether a camera is present or not. These manners are the backbone of the public speaker’s work. These simple rules are there to help the speaker perform with confidence and trust. They apply to all public speaking situations. More: continued here [...]

I automatically dislike anyone who gets into an elevator with me, especially in the morning when I first arrive at work. This is mostly an irrational reaction, but odds are those who join me in the elevator will disembark on floors lower than mine. I'm now located on the 30th of 34 floors and apparently anyone who works on the floors above me always arrives either before or after I do in the morning.And for some reason, inevitably no two people who get on the elevator with me in the morning will work on the same floor. So every new person who manages to catch the departing elevator by inserting and sacrificing a body part between the closing doors, will not only delay departure even more by stopping everything, but will continue to delay things by punching yet another floor below mine. I u

Email has become the standard communication tool in today’s business world. Those able to write effectively have shown to be more likely to be promoted or advance their careers more quickly than those who lack writing skills. You don’t have to have a degree in writing to be an effective email writer. Following some simple “email etiquette guidelines” will go a long way in become an effective communicator via email. read more

Last week I received many questions regarding the etiquette of giveaways on blogs and it's oh-so-appropriate because I just took on the administrative duties at Bloggy Giveaways! Over the next few days I'll be answering these giveaway etiquette questions. Selecting a winner for your giveaway is fairly simple. Many people...

Your Cell Phone Etiquette is 27% Bad, 73% Good Your cell phone manners are quite good. Not perfect, but almost. Occasionally, you do annoy people with your cell. But when you realize it, you stop. How's Your Cell Phone Etiquette?

Etiquette fundamentally prescribes and restricts the ways in which people interact with each other, and show their respect for other people by conforming to the norms of society. Modern etiquette instructs people to:[citation needed] Greet relatives, friends and acquaintances with warmth and respectRefrain from insults and prying curiosityOffer hospitality equally and generously to guestsWear clothing suited to the occasionContribute to conversations without dominating themOffer assistance to those in needEat neatly and quietlyAvoid disturbing others with unnecessary noiseFollow the established rules of an organization upon becoming a memberArrive promptly when expectedComfort the bereavedRespond to invitations promptly.Accept gifts or favors with humility and gratitude.Acknowledge gifts o

Are you teleconference calls muddled by background noises to the point of distraction? Are your teleconferences beset by overlapping speakers and trouble identifying voices? Perhaps you feel left out because others always talk first and monopolize the discussion and the facilitator is overwhelmed. More: continued here

Walking into a meeting, one carries a life time of learned socially acceptable behaviors and manners into the room. However, when participating in or conducting a teleconference, one must be aware of and adhere to the norms of professional etiquette expected during a teleconference. More: continued here

I had a really great question from one of my readers recently about cast netting etiquette that got me thinking (again) about fishing etiquette. Where I come from it is very impolite to fish within 50 meters or so (without asking) of another boat. Last trip the old man and I were fishing a small (read very small) wreck with our anchor over one side we were sitting just off the middle. Another boat came along and was sounding around trying to work out what we were on - they got so close that they almost ran over our anchor line. However, this was not the worst, when they realised we were on a wreck (and they wanted to be there too) they anchored over our anchor line and finished up within spitting distance of our boat - rude! Lucky I am a calm person - lets face it most people go fishing to

After a week of endless work, crazy traffic jams and a few relationship misunderstandings here and there, your stress level is probably about to hit an all time high. Fortunately, a place called the spa has been invented to help you keep what’s little left of your sanity. Needless to say, a trip to a [...]

Japanese business etiquette is the subject of entire books - mostly written by people who have not been to Japan since the 1970s and want us to believe that Japanese business etiquette dictates that even the most trivial business meeting has levels.In practice, Japanese business etiquette is not so different - politeness, sensitivity and good manners are the pillars of Japanese business etiquette. Same as in other countries.Japanese business etiquette is not so different once you get to know the people and their main traditions you are dealing with.The key issues to be aware of are almost all related to initial meetings - especially with senior executives of large companies. As time passes and your relationship with a customer strengthens, the formalities will lessen- although never to th

Do you have more than one mailbox in your Microsoft Outlook, other than your inbox? Do you share these other mailboxes with other staff members?   I have shared access to 4 different mailboxes for various products and projects. We use these mainly for e-mail campaigns and has shown to be very successful.   One thing that some people tend to do is read an e-mail that they think might be for them. Since this is a shared mailbox, it's considered acceptable. Once they read the e-mail and realize it's not for them, they leave it as is.   This causes a problem for the rest of the staff members that also have access to this mailbox, since the message is marked "Read" and the number of "Unread" messages doesn't show up on the left side in bold

Baby showers are extremely popular and are one custom that most mothers-to-be practice in many countries. A baby shower is a social event and not just for giving gifts. This is why some etiquette rules will need to be followed. There are varying degrees of etiquette that are followed from country to country but here [...]

RMA Etiquette: 5 Tips to help facilitate a more speedy and satisfying return experience We'd like to start by saying THANK YOU! Thank you to ALL of you who have chosen and continue to choose 2MCCTV for your CCTV needs. We sincerely appreci

First-time spa-goers have a lot of anxiety -- especially about getting undressed in front of a stranger. The staff is there to make you comfortable and guide you through the experience. And most people enjoy it so much they come back. But here are a few tips and answers to questions about going to the spa.First, get there early. Arrive at least 15 minutes early so you can change into your robe...longer if you want to enjoy the facilities.Will you have to take off all your clothes for a massage? For a traditional Swedish massage, the answer is usually yes, but modesty is always protected. And there are forms of massage where you stay clothedWill men get aroused? The therapist uses a non-sexual form of touch called therapeutic massage, and it should be deeply relaxing, not arousing.What if i

With another Christmas quickly approaching, the Mistletoe is back into play. I recently found out that there’s actually a proper etiquette regarding kissing under the mistletoe. Here’s a tip on how to correctly kiss under a mistletoe this holiday season. The man should remove a berry from the mistletoe when he kisses a woman. When all the berries are gone, there shouldn’t be anymore kissing underneath that mistletoe. For all you woman who don’t get properly kissed underneath the mistletoe, you will “remain single for another year.” So make sure to stock multiple mistletoes this year! Share This

By: Sheena Metal, Music Highway (Associate Writer) They’re generous, they’re consistent, they’re giving…and most of all...they love your music. They’re your fans and they come to every one of your live shows, fork out money for cover charges, CDs and t-shirts, bring your band gifts, throw you house parties, and spread the word of your music on the internet and beyond. Your fans are the single

Spa Code of ConductWhen you walk through the doors of your favorite spa, sit down in the massaging pedicure chair and stick your feet into the water that isn't quite the right temperature, do you say anything to your therapist?What about if you walk into a treatment room for your hot stone massage and the music is too loud? If the stones are too hot, do you just lie on the table and grin and bear it?You should speak up and communicate your preferences in all these situations, according to A Spa "Code of Conduct" developed by The International SPA Association and Resort Hotel Association.The Spa Code of Conduct spells our you rights and responsibilities as a spa guest so you have a more satisfying spa experience.Here is the Spa Code of Conduct:As a Spa Guest, it is your responsibility to:-Communicate your preferences, expectations and concerns-Communicate complete and accurate health information and reasons for your visit-Treat staff and other guests with courtesy and respect-Use produ

By: Sarah R. Parker Looking for corporate gift basket ideas? Here's some tips for choosing the right items for corporate Christmas gift baskets and how to avoid corporate gift giving faux pas.Believe it or not, it's closer than you think to that time of year again. Time to decide on what to give your clients or employees for the holidays that will make them feel special. Holiday gift food baskets can help increase customer loyalty, build rapport with clients and employees, and add to more client referrals. But giving corporate gifts without knowing a bit of etiquette can have the opposite effect: you can alienate your customers, cause delicate employee relationships to become even more frayed and generally decrease your likelihood of future business. It's important that you choose an appropriate gift to make just the right impression.Things to avoid adding to a corporate Christmas gift basket unless you are really sure you know the person:1. Roses. Flowers are ok, but roses are a no

Everything You Need To Know About Wedding Attire And How To Find It For The Best Price, Period. The Best Shopping Strategies, Including 100+ Online Resources That Will Save You Time, Stress, And Cash. Etiquette, Tips, And Alternatives To Formal Wear.

Do you bring your food to work? Do you keep it in the office fridge? Are you in a constant battle to get your food into a pint-sized fridge because others leave their food there for days on end? Here's an article I recently found on office fridge etiquette. Here's an excerpt on the article:     Do not eat or drink foods that do not belong to you.  Do not leave food in the refrigerator to rot and smell. If you brought it and didn’t eat it, throw it away.  Do not leave foods uncovered. This is especially important when the food has a strong odor. Better yet, try not to bring foods that may have a strong odor such as garlic or onions. This is also good advice for your breath during the workday.  If your container leaks or spills in the refrigerator, clean the spill.  Do not rummage through your co-worker’s food to see what they brought or make comments about what they brought to eat."  And

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Last week, a friend of mine, Dan, scared the bejesus out of me when we he walked past me on the stairs at work. Why? He didn’t jump out or yell or trip me or anything like that. He simply said hello. The reason it scared me? Because I don’t look up when I’m on the stairs. I stare at my feet. Not because I’m so uncoordinated I may lose the stairway rhythm and stumble (that happens no matter where I’m looking). It’s because I’m totally self-conscious on public staircases. Not of my own lack of balance; it’s from the asses in front of me.Think about it. Although the mechanical design of a staircase is sound for getting people from one story to the next (it’s better than ramps everywhere), the social design is entirely flawed. If you walk one stair behind the person in front

There are protocols to be followed when a conference call is in session. These rules apply as the etiquette that you should maintain to ensure that the con call goes off well. You should respect the etiquette of a conference call, and deal with a conference meeting just as you would deal with a person sitting face to face. It is true that no one can see you, but it would be wrong to take advantage of such a situation. Also, do remember that everyone will somehow know if your attention seems to have been diverted. Remember, that you always leave an impression when you finish your conference. So you should make the best presentation of yourself, irrespective of whether anyone can see you or not. Make sure that you know the ground rules for the conference meetings, and what you should or should not do. You must be able to draw the attention of the participants by following the right teleconferencing manners. You need to make sure that you make a good impression on others. The basic rules

Cell Phone Etiquette for Travel Many traveling cell phone users fail to remember to use proper cell phone etiquette while away from home. Cell phones have made it possible for people to stay in touch no matter where they happen to be in the world. While this has great advantages for cell phone users it can also be a means of irritating and annoying fellow travelers and locals. Failing to use

By: Garnett Foards Many people today have second weddings and for these times, second wedding etiquette can be observed by the couple. Use your own best judgement, as many couples today find wedding traditions to be archaic and outdated. It entirely depends on whether, and whose experience is complicated by spouses from the former marriage.Sharing the Good News:Second wedding etiquette recognizes the need to address the feelings of the former spouse. A courtesy of some sort must be extended to your former legal partner. If your relationship with your ex-spouse is cordial, feel free to announce your engagement over dinner. If, on the other hand, your relationship is not so friendly, the future bride or groom should inform his or her former spouse of the engagement by telephone. If you are close to your former in-laws, extend the same degree of courtesy to them.Children of any age can have trouble accepting a parent's remarriage, but they must be told before anyone else. Even if you kno

Writing a right and proper etiquette in addressing wedding invitation is one you must take attention in preparing your wedding invitation. All of your wedding invitation attribute like beautiful unique custom cheap handmade homemade wedding invitation sayings wording card means nothing if you don't write a proper and right name, address of people you are inviting.There are some meanings in addressing wedding invitation etiquette in your wedding invitation card. The most important thing is you don't send your wedding invitation to a wrong people or wrong address. All effort you have done in preparation a unique wedding invitation is nothing if the wedding invitation send back to your place. Other meaning which is also important in writing a proper address wedding invitation is giving honour from you to your guests. A proper name and address means you show your personal attention to your guests.There are some points you should take attention in addressing wedding invitation : In gene

Christian or not, first date etiquette can be tricky when it comes to knowing how to end a first date. It’s hard to be dogmatic about first date etiquette for the simple reason that each first date is different from all others. However the following first date etiquette guidelines on how to end a [...]

Wedding invitation etiquette is part of the wedding invitation wording in wedding invitation cards. Wedding invitation as well known are cards or letters asking the recipient to attend a wedding ceremony and wedding reception. Through wedding invitation wording in your invitation card you make a communication between you and recipient. Because the wedding day is a special moment for you, so you need to follow some advices about wedding invitation etiquette. All this wedding invitation etiquette should compose on formal wedding invitation wording through the wedding invitation design, with proper font style adjustment Typically, wedding invitation etiquette requires that you make sure that guests know the who, what, when, and where of the event. Wedding invitation etiquette : Save The Date CardsWedding invitation etiquette about Save-the-Date cards which is become popular is an announcement to your recipient about your wedding date. Your wedding date is telling to your recipient s

If learning that it is not a good idea to handle food or shake with your left hand in Asia, or that in Australia the ‘thumbs up’ gesture is considered obscene is a good sign of an interested traveller then it might be interesting to find that in Australia at least you’d be wrong about the thumbs up. A couple of places that come up as good sources for info on local customs are Wikipedia and eDiplomat but there is misinformation in both of those articles, like… The “V” sign (made with index and middle fingers, palm facing inward) is a very vulgar gesture. The “thumbs up” gesture is also considered obscene. - The thumbs up part is wrong, it’s used the same way it is commonly in other western countries, meaning Good or OK. Do not say “I’m stuffed” after a meal. This means you are pregnant. - Well I’d take that to mean you are full and I’ve never heard a pre

By: Elmo Kandel When it comes to work, you need to think about how you present yourself on the phone and in person. Most of the time you are going to have to make a lot of phone calls regardless. It is the phone call that will make a good impression. If you are too short with them they could think that you aren't a good person to deal with, but if you hold on to them too long, you may end up looking like an idiot. You need to find your medium. Phone calls are just a part of doing business, but you will want to consider that this is an important part of every business. You will need to learn good techniques for you to have effective conversations. You first need to make a good first impression. This means that you will answer the phone on the second ring and you need to speak your first words with courtesy and grace. You should always say things like "How may I help You, My name is..." Always watch your tone too. Don't sound like you are dying either. You will want to allow them to th

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Do you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when you're on the phone? Do you feel that you are not being respected when you are doing something urgent and people just barge in on... Want the whole story? Click on the title of this post to continue!

When you use a smiley or emoticon - do people really know what you are saying? There seem to be many problems in communication / conveying mesasges that arise because of the lack of consistency in the use of smilies and emoticons. I propose that there needs to be a standard usage across the board.

There are four ways, and only four ways, in which we have contact with the world.We are evaluated and classified by these four contacts:what we do, how we look, what we say, and how we say it." - Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) American Educator Below are the online basics you need to minimally become familiar with in order to be taken seriously in your online communications. Do not type in all caps. Typing in all caps is considered yelling or screaming online. Those who type in all caps are perceived as lazy and not being considerate of those who will have to read their email. Various studies on the topic reflect that it is more difficult and takes longer to read text that is typed in all caps. And for those who question "What studies?" here is one example for your reading pleasure: http://www.psych.utoronto.ca/~muter/pmuter1.htm Searching for words is faster with uppercase characters, but reading of continuous text is slower (Vartabedian, 1971), perhaps because interline masking is gr

I play World of Warcraft, and have been playing the game off and on for years. I recently acquired my own account, early this year around the time of my birthday. I really enjoy the game very much. There are so many places to explore, so many interesting quests, NPC’s, items, weapons, and ultimately players. The players are what this article is about. I have met so many fun people on the game, as well as play with my friends from my real life world. I also have met people that make me want to strangle them. Now you say why would you feel that way Wolffie, well here’s some examples of what annoyances or “Virtual Rudeness”, I have encountered. So I’m on my Hunter checking my mail, you know seeing what sold in Auction House or AH as we call it on my game. I could also be questing, or talking to guild mates or other friends from the game, when out of nowhere I get a box popping on the screen, with someone I don’t know sending me a gr

Are you making any business card etiquette mistakes without knowing it? Business cards are part of your image. Handing out poorly designed or dog-eared business cards make a negative impression. And giving them to the wrong people is unlikely to get you more business. This article gives you quick tips about the biggest mistakes people [...]

In Monday’s post, Martin discussed 10 tools and methods for building up your Flickr fan-base. I thought the topic of Flickr etiquette would be a good follow-up, and it was inspired by “The_Wolf_Brigade” (also a Flickr user) inquiring about proper Flickr etiquette when it comes to friends, faves, and comments. You can see his original comment on a previous post. What I plan to present in this article isn’t a set of hard rules that must be followed on Flickr. Martin said it nicely yesterday: Flickr isn’t about cramped “have to” habits. 100% true — It’s supposed to be fun, not work. I’m not Yahoo, so obviously I can’t censor regulate what people do on Flickr, but I’ve used it enough to know that there are certain things you shouldn’t do and tons of things you can do. So here are the guidelines that I live by on Flickr. GENERAL RESPECT Flickr is a vast social network made up of real people, so you should act as you woul

I don't usually post to my blog on Tuesdays but this is not the usual kind of post - I'm in the midst of trying to resolve a nasty issue regarding the plagiarism of one of my articles (swiped from right under my nose within 24 hours of posting!) and I'm not a happy person today. So I thought it's time for one of those Admin/Miscellaneous posts.I have been blogging since April'07 but still consider myself new and have a great deal to learn. And I've learnt a lot from many other bloggers, blog discussions and picking up blog tips along the way.I'm no expert but I can list out briefly here what I've learnt which will be applicable for the average blogger who knows little about how things work in blogsphere. It's a jungle out there, folks! Don't be ignorant and get eaten up!I'll cover the following in this lengthy post -1) Dos and don'ts in blogsphere;2) Helpful widgets and steps to protect your blog's content; and3) How do you know if your copyrighted article / photos have be

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Recently, I attended a speech done by Bob Coleman from Sarasota at the Open Network Bradenton group, where he talked about business Email Etiquette.  A lot of these rules are also great to follow for blogging as well. (although some do not apply to blogging): Don'tsDON'T TYPE IN ALL CAPS - IT LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE SHOUTING.Don't use acronyms, or abbreviate in business correspondences KWIM, LOL. (people use different meanings for these acronyms)Don't use the emoticons in business emails. ):  (I realize many still do this, especially blogging, including me, but it is best to refrain from this)   :-)  (Couldn't resist)Don't email jokes, photos, etc. that could be considered offensive by anyone! It will come back to bite you!Don't reply to an email if it angered you. Take a deep breath, take your time and draft your response.Don't be too casual in your writing.  Choose the proper time to say Hi vs. Hello and addressing people

When deciding on the type of wedding favors to invest in, it is very important that you consider the theme of your wedding, the number of guests you are inviting, the diversity of the crowd, cost effectiveness, etc. All of these factors should influence your decision on choosing wedding favors and how to present them. Although there are many non-traditional ways that are acceptable concerning wedding etiquette, there are some do’s and don’ts that you must take into account when dealing with wedding favors. Below you will find a reasonable list of protocol as it relates to choosing and presenting wedding favors.Do’s• Do coordinate your wedding favors with the overall theme of your wedding.• Do set a budget for your wedding favors and stick as close to it as possible.• Do provide a wedding favor for each guest.• Do incorporate wedding favors into your décor if possible.• Do order a few extra wedding favors just in case some get damaged during preparation for the wedding.

The other night a client called to talk business at 5:15 pm. Now I don’t know about you, but if I were a businessman calling a soon-to-be single, work-at-home mom I probably wouldn’t call at dinnertime. But that’s just me.I was in the middle of making spaghetti and my kids, plus one, were playing in the house. It took awhile to clear them from the kitchen, but quite soon I was carrying on an adult conversation about my freelance work. That is until I heard water running.I asked my client to wait while I checked on my kids. Sure enough they had turned the hose on in the middle of a fair-sized patch of dirt on the side of my house. The water had been on long enough to flood an area big enough for an alligator. A giant, mutant alligator. “Sorry,” I told my client. “My kids just flooded my yard.” Now I’m not sure, but when does proper phone etiquette require you to say, “Is now a bad time?” Apparently not after your children flood your side yard. We continue

The second thing I used to do to maintain friendships was to contact my friends when my depressive episodes were over. Whether it was an email or a telephone call, I would say, "I'm back," and meet them for lunch or dinner (or talk on the telephone) to catch up on their lives. I made it a point to send birthday cards (even though it might be months later).I let them know that even though I may have missed important events or milestones in their lives, it wasn't like I didn't care about them. And I focused on letting them talk.I think that one of the worst aspects of this illness is that it causes people to become self-absorbed. At least, that's how I felt. Of course, when I've been really sick, all I could think about was how I was going to get better. And...the everyday matters of other people's life weren't very important to me.But once I was well, I realized that it's not acknowledging the small stuff that hurts people's feelings and makes them feel like you don't care a

A friend who's bipolar and I were discussing some aspects of our illness when I mentioned how solicitous I used to be of my friends when a depressive episode began and ended. Since she hadn't thought to engage in what I consider Bipolar Etiquette, I figured that maybe others haven't as well and might find it useful.I have written before about how sad and hurt I have been by friends who have deserted me because of my illness. But I should also mention the love and gratitude I feel for friends who have not only stood by me, but have helped in various ways.A few friends were particularly sensitive to the financial devastation of this illness and were always there to offer freelance writing assignments once I recovered. Some would leave sweet voice mail messages just to let me know that they didn't need a call-back but they were thinking of me. During one particularly bad depressive episode, one friend came up with a list of potential support groups in case I needed to talk to other pe

Learning the true meaning of and the proper e-mail etiquette for using "CC" and "BCC" or "Cc" and "Bcc" can save you a lot of time, effort and embarrassment. Some people use "CC" and "BCC." MicroSoft Outlook and AOL both list "Cc" and "Bcc" in their e-mail format. In both systems, the e-mail- sender needs to find and then invoke the "Bcc" setting to use it. Most people think "Cc" stands for "Carbon Copy" and "Bcc" means "Blind Carbon Copy." In the days when the majority of business offices' waste baskets were filled with carbon paper and "secretaries" walked around with blue hands, that's what "Cc" meant. Today, "Cc" stands for "Courtesy copy." "Courtesy copy" implies both a change in meaning and a change in attitude. Anytime you send someone an e-mail, you should be doing so as a courtesy to that person. Doing so implies the person receiving the e-mail wants, needs, expects or asks for the information. Anything else falls under the category of "SPAM" According to Darren Miller, "SPA

Here’s some little reminders I’m jotting down (what else are blogs for?) as reminders of what not to do in the future. #1. When notifying someone of tragic news by email, be sure your font is set to something besides Comic Sans-Serif bold. It just doesn’t look right. #2. Do not use LOLCATS jokes in real-life. Most people still don’t know about them yet. Ordering your lunch at the drive-through window with “I C4n H4z CHEEzburGER?”, for instance. #3. When you’re at an Internet cafe or other public-access point and you spot someone having a Blue Screen day, do not burst into laughter as you walk by because you run a Linux box at home that has an uptime measured in years. Even if it really, truly is funny. #4. Quit being surprised every time you hear about a new sex fetish you’ve never heard of. Get used to the fact that the human race, currently at 6.3 billion, has 6.3 billion ways to enjoy sex, and some of those ways will invol

Part OneEveryday EtiquetteWhat etiquette is (and isn’t) and the pillars on which it is built . . . Greetings andintroductions made easy . . . Your public persona as driver, pedestrian, passenger, andshopper . . . Rudeness in its myriad guises and a dozen of today’s rudestbehaviors . . . Appropriate clothing choices in an increasingly casual world. . . .Chapter One Guidelines for Living 3Chapter Two Greetings and Introductions 7 [ ix ]Chapter Three When Out and About 18Chapter Four Dealing with Rudeness 35Chapter Five Dress and Grooming 43Part TwoRelationshipsNew —plus tried-and-true—approaches to dating . . . Getting through a separation ordivorce with grace . . . Keeping family life, in its many forms, running smoothly . . .Building stress-free relationships with your neighbors . . . How to behave when you orsomeone else is ill, plus courtesies for those with disabilities . . . Consideration for peoplewho work in your home. . . .Chapter Six Dating 63Chapter Seven Separation an

I was leaving Steen, over at Side Order Of Ham, a comment, a really long comment, and then it went bye bye...never to reappear. AAARRRGGGHHH!!! It occurred to me that someone was trying to tell me something and that it might be sorta rude to pontificate in such large doses on someone else's blog.So here's the post I was writing about and here's my comment...in my own space:I agree about writing down recipes. I now write in my cookbooks when I make changes to a recipe (which is almost always), or if I think I should change it next time.Too bad about the phantom meatloaf. He was probably just making it up.The best meatloaf ever is The Italian Meatloaf from the second Silver Palate Cookbook. You make your meat mixture, pat it out into a rectangle and cover it with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil leaves and smoked mozzarella. THEN YOU ROLL IT UP and place it on a baking sheet or roasting pan and bake it. OMG. It is the truly awesome. And as you cut it, you get these gorgeous spirals of

To be fair, the Jamboree itself wasn't bad. By the time we cut through the traffic and filled our bellies, we managed to see three artists, and two of them were really good. The first, Rachel Ries, is who we were most excited about. Her smooth, somewhat airy vocals don't sound unlike many other airy-voiced chanteuses, but her lyrics are lovely enough to set her apart, and sweet enough to aptly complement a chilly evening in a dark field upstate. (Ok if we call it that?)

There is a protocol to the handling, cutting and serving of wedding cakes. This is hardly surprising because just about everything in a traditional wedding is governed by etiquette and protocol. Many couples, no matter how formal or informal the wedding is, most wedding couples try to observe wedding cake protocol. Protocol for wedding cakes includes the following: * The cake should always be displayed at the reception on a beautifully decorated table. It should be in front of the bride’s table and set so that while it’s is on display it does not block a view of the head table. An ornamental knife should be placed on the table. * Protocol demands that the cake must be cut at the right time in the reception. For informal ceremonies and receptions this means serving it after the guests have been received and toasts have been given. For formal ceremonies it should be served after the main dinner. * An announcement that the cake is to be cut should always precede the actual cu

Thanks to Velvet Hammer for putting this in a place where I could “steal” it. Mary Katharine Ham (you’ve probably seen her make guest appearances on O’Reilly) learns what you can and cannot flush in the United States of America. And remember: I need to write to Townhall.com again and see if they’d like to add the Anvil to their blogroll… Similar Posts:Fighting from the Fringes of the Internet No Longer New Video: Words of Sheikh Feiz Mohammed & Sheikh Khalid Yaseen The Gathering Storm: Muslim Ummah Calls for Jihad Against Google Islamist Takeovers a Real Threat, 9/11 Panelist says Taqiyya vs ‘Refuting Islam Part 1′ on YouTube hamnation, Humor, Islam in America, koran, Mary Katharine, Multimedia, Quran, townhall, velvet hammerShare This

Free SMS: Cell Phone Etiquette , Mobile Phone Manners, Mobile phone EtiquetteCell-phone etiquette is really just common courtesy. Most people today have a Mobile phone. In fact, many people can't imagine how they ever got along without a portable phone. However, many people also complain about cell phone users. People complain about other people loudly discussing personal matters in public places. They complain when cell phones ring in movie theaters and concert halls. They complain about people driving too slow, and not paying attention to where they are going because they are talking on a cell phone. And they complain about people walking around talking to people who aren't there. Whenever a new communications technology becomes popular, it changes the way society is organized. Society has to invent rules for the polite way to use the new devices. Our social etiquette, our rules of politeness for cell phones, is still evolving. Cell-phone etiquette apply to most public places. Alw

Part OneEveryday EtiquetteWhat etiquette is (and isn’t) and the pillars on which it is built . . . Greetings andintroductions made easy . . . Your public persona as driver, pedestrian, passenger, andshopper . . . Rudeness in its myriad guises and a dozen of today’s rudestbehaviors . . . Appropriate clothing choices in an increasingly casual world. . . .Chapter One Guidelines for Living 3Chapter Two Greetings and Introductions 7 [ ix ]Chapter Three When Out and About 18Chapter Four Dealing with Rudeness 35Chapter Five Dress and Grooming 43Part TwoRelationshipsNew —plus tried-and-true—approaches to dating . . . Getting through a separation ordivorce with grace . . . Keeping family life, in its many forms, running smoothly . . .Building stress-free relationships with your neighbors . . . How to behave when you orsomeone else is ill, plus courtesies for those with disabilities . . . Consideration for peoplewho work in your home. . . .Chapter Six Dating 63Chapter Seven Separation an

It’s Saturday and hordes of people will be making a beeline to the cinemas. Yes, movie-watching is a favourite pastime in Singapore. Unfortunately, there are many country-bumpkins who stumble into the cinema with no regard or consideration for their fellow cinema patrons. They should take heed the warning posted in this video: WPvideo 1.10 Remember to keep your shoes on at all times Don’t pull your penis out unless you really need to Don’t talk! Watch! Do not nudge, kick or jiggle the seat in front of you Do not explain the plot If you don’t understand, then you should not be here Do not crinkle your food wrappers loudly And do remember, in our fight against piracy and protection of intellectual property: “If I see you videotaping this movie, Satan will rain down your throat with hot acid and dissolve your testicles and turn your guts into snakes! If I find that you’ve sold it on eBay, I will break into your house and tear your wife in half.&r

Traditionally weddings always took place during the day mostly in the afternoon. However, like everything else in the world this has changed. Evening weddings have gained in popularity and more and more couples are choosing to have their wedding in the evening time. For many couples getting married the evening is a special time of romance and therefore the ideal time for a wedding.An evening wedding can be a wonderful occasion for people to mingle and chat with old friends and family members that they have not seen for a long time. It also provides time for best friends to just have a great time together and enjoying dancing, music, drinks and cake. What better way to celebrate and have fun then an evening wedding. However, there is a certain etiquette that needs to be followed with an evening wedding and it is important to know the rules beforehand so you can come prepared and enjoy yourself.As with many of the rules and etiquette guidelines of a wedding much of an evening wedding eti

Making a faux pas during the wedding ceremony or at the wedding reception is every bride's nightmare. It is better to familiarize yourself with the etiquette related to respective wedding traditions so there is no opportunity of a goof upward. Distributing wedding favor can too have difficult if you don't recognize what to make. Here are some tips on handling distinct wedding favor situations. - The classical distribution of wedding favor requires you to put one favor at each spot setting. For this sort of distribution you need to buy one favor for each client including children. You too seek to purchase some extras in lawsuit of harm or sudden guests. An excess of 5% of the expected wedding guests is recommended. It's best to get a few remnant favors than to place guests without favors. - If your wedding favor budget is a piece stiff, why not offer away one wedding favor per couple? This method will reduce your wedding favor budget into half. The manner to get about sharing wedding