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About Cynthia Lett
Expertise
Proper manners with friends,family,colleagues,neighbors and everyone else you know.

Experience
I have been an etiquette expert teaching and consulting on the subject worldwide since 1983. I started and run the International Society of Protocol & Etiquette Professionals and am considered a leader in the field. I edited "Etiquette for Dummies" and have recently written "Lett's Talk - Everyday Etiquette Dilemmas and What to Do about Them". I taught the Business Protocol class to Master's level students at the George Washington University, Washington, DC. Chief of Protocol for MCI Telecommunications.

Organizations
International Society of Protocol & Etiquette Professionals, ASTD, PCMA, National Speakers Association

Publications
I have been quoted over 700 times in the past 5 years worldwide. Publications include Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Washington Times, NY Times, Washington Business Journal, USA Today, Associated Press, London Times, Newsweek Japan edition, Newsweek US edition and many many more.

Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Etiquette Professional (CEP) and Certified Protocol Professional (CPP) earned by examination through ISPEP. I have a Master's degree in hospitality law and undergrad degrees in Restaurant & Hotel Management and Public Relations/Interpersonal Communications from Purdue University.

Awards and Honors
Who's Who Worldwide,Who's Who of American Women, Distinguished Darden Professor (Purdue University).

Past/Present Clients
World Bank, United Nations,US Dept. of State, US. Dept. of the Army, Pentagon, Barclays Global Investors,Accenture,AT&T,Bank of America,American Association of Clinical Pharmacies,Ritz Carlton Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Marriott Hotels,Starwood Hotels,and many more.

 
   

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Social Etiquette and Good Manners - Limiting guests


Expert: Cynthia Lett - 7/9/2009

Question
I'm coordinating a graduation celebration for approx 100.  Due to space I must limit the guest to 4 per person.  I don't want this to be offensive but have to include on the invitation.  What is the correct way to express 4 guest per graduate?

Answer
Dear Chris:
Proper etiquette dictates that the only place on the invitation to indicate who is invited is on the envelope (Mr. George Clooney and guest) and you can put on the envelope "Mr. George Clooney and four guests" and be correct.  However corporate and restricted invitations often limit who is allowed to attend by adding "Non-Transferable" and "Invitation Intended for Invitee Plus Four".  I would use the latter and place it either along the bottom of the invitation with an asterisk or in the lower right corner with the other instructions such as dress.
It is not proper etiquette but it solves a problem and the bottom line of etiquette with invitations is to make all concerned informed and comfortable. Your guests will be comfortable and informed with their allowance outlined.

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