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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| wedding | 7/15/2004 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: is it proper etiquette for a second marriage bride to keep her first husband's name? she has been ... A: Yon, Have you made your feelings on this subject clear to your intended? If this is truly a "deal ... | ||
| answering email | 7/14/2004 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: I recently sent my son and daughter in law and email referring to information on family vacation ... A: I am trying to figure out from the limited information you gave why you are upset. Did they agree to ... | ||
| Rewards Credit Cards | 7/13/2004 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: When splitting the tab at a friendly dinner out, is it an etiquette faux pas to pocket the cash of ... A: DEAR HEAVENS NO. Look,let's go at this thing properly. These are good enough friends that you are ... | ||
| Quinceanera Etiquette | 7/6/2004 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: I have looked all over the 'net, yet I still can't find the answer to this! Hopefully you will have ... A: Please forgive me,but I have a splitting headache that won't seem to go away. What I am going to do ... | ||
| wedding | 7/5/2004 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: I work at school in a small town, where almost everybody knows each other. The teacher I am working ... A: By all means send the happy couple a card or a note congratulating them on this occassion. No matter ... | ||
| Party invitations | 7/5/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: I'm giving a dinner party at a restaurant to honor my husband as he retires. I'm trying to put ... A: Colleran, The party sounds wonderful! Here are some suggestions for wording your invitation: ... | ||
| I did RSVP but didn't go... | 7/4/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: My problem is this: I was given an invitation to an afternoon anniversary party several weeks ... A: Unless you had an extremely good reason for not attending the anniversary party, yes, you were very ... | ||
| repeating one's name during a conversation | 7/3/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: is it rude to constantly repeat one's name during a conversation when you two are the only parties ... A: The tactic you mention, of constantly repeating one's name during a conversation of two, is ... | ||
| invitation | 7/3/2004 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: My sister and her husband planned to see a movie. My husband and I decided to see it also. I asked ... A: I'm not sure how your sister got the impression that you and your husband were inviting them to the ... | ||
| Avoiding telling the truth | 7/3/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: Would avoiding telling the truth and covering it up with some other things (not lies) count on as ... A: It is difficult for me to answer your question without some more details of the situation. You ... | ||
| Uninvited visitors | 6/29/2004 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: I have a acquaintance who "just drops in" frequently. She never calls, just stops out of the blue to ... A: WOW. You've already explained the "house rules" (i.e. NO dropping by with out call) and she is flat ... | ||
| Thank card for a thank you gift? | 6/28/2004 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: Gamble, I am a kindergarden teacher and receive many gifts throughout the year from students and ... A: Ford, It's never wrong to write a thank you note for a gift received! However,if you have just ... | ||
| PhD etiquette | 6/25/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: As a newly minted PhD I need to know the etiquette for using the title. Do I use it in all ... A: Fundaburk, Congratulations on your accomplishment! Definitely use your title in academia. It ... | ||
| introductions | 6/23/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: My girlfriend(52) will be meeting my son (33)and his wife(27). What is the proper way to do the ... A: During social introductions, you always introduce women first. Since your girlfriend doesn't know ... | ||
| reply to wedding invite | 6/18/2004 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: I was invited to a black tie wedding and the reply card is blank except for in small print at the ... A: Something to the effect of "Jennifer and Mark Smith regretfully decline due to a previous ... | ||
| What do we send? | 6/14/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: My husband and I are changing our cell phone numbers. Is it appropriate to send a change of ... A: Saliba, It is a great idea to let all of your friends know your new cell phone numbers and your ... | ||
| Etiquette | 6/11/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: How much money should I give for a High School graduation present? A Wedding present? A: Gift amounts for graduations and weddings truly depend upon what the giver can afford and how well ... | ||
| asking for money as a gift | 6/10/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: .My young son and I were recently invited to a bbq celebrating a sweet 16 and bon voyage combined ... A: Asking the girl's mother for a suggestion for a gift was a good idea on your part. She could have ... | ||
| Etiquette - Pour or Ladle from Gravy Boat | 6/8/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: If a gravy or sauce is passed in a gravy boat with a ladle, is it appropriate to pour the liquid ... A: Methelis, When gravy or sauce is served in a gravy boat with a ladle, use the ladle to pour the ... | ||
| Returning Promise Rings | 6/5/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: My (girl) friend was wondering about a ring situation. her boyfriend of 4 years gave her a promise ... A: J., When a young man gives a piece of jewelry to a young woman, it is considered a gift. If a ... | ||
| What to call a Ph.D in public | 6/3/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: When one has a Ph.D., especially in a field such as history or english, how should he be addressed ... A: In casual or social settings, people who have Ph.D. degrees sometimes do like to be addressed with ... | ||
| Gift of money can't accept | 6/2/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: I have a dear friend that I went to college with, we send Christmas cards and birthday cards between ... A: Staver, I am going to offer a few options for you to consider under the circumstances. You could ... | ||
| Guests bringing food to a birthday party? | 5/26/2004 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: I am planning a surprise birthday party for my mother. However, I live 1300 miles away from her, ... A: No,it's not improper to have a "theme" for the party. If that's what you want, an upscale exotic ... | ||
| inviting teachers to children's functions | 5/23/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: My fifth-grade and second-grade daughters both would be thrilled to have their teachers attend their ... A: When I was a teacher and principal, I received several invitations to recitals, plays and concerts ... | ||
| Greetings | 5/21/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: When a person enters a room and there are already person(s)there, who should greet first? A: When a person enters a room and others are already there, hopefully they will notice the person ... | ||
| 80th Surprise Birthday | 5/20/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: Manners, My mother and father are throwing a large party for my grandmother, who will be turning 80 ... A: Guest is the operative word regarding the birthday party for your Grandmother. Your guests will be ... | ||
| Baby Shower No Shows | 5/9/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: I was just given a baby shower. I invited three guests and I had attended their baby showers or ... A: Elliot, Did these guests let you know that they were unable to attend or did they simply not ... | ||
| Medical School Graduation Invitation | 5/7/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: My first cousin's wife is graduating from medical school. We were sent a formal invitation and also ... A: Bossert, Since you are unable to attend, simply send your regrets and thank them for thinking of ... | ||
| Etiquette - Special Diets | 5/7/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: I am attending a BBQ this weekend, which is sort of a going away event for my wife and myself. ... A: McClintock, Both of your ideas are perfect. First call your hosts and explain your situation and ... | ||
| Reserved Seating Arrangments | 5/7/2004 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: I'm planning a dinner for my son who is graduating from collge. He's married, and me and his father ... A: Johnson, As you are the hostess (and paying for the event) please make up the seating chart to ... | ||
| graduation attire for guests | 5/5/2004 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: What is the appropriate attire for guests at a morning college graduation ceremony? Please let me ... A: At a college graduation ceremony,unless you go in your birthday suits,you will not stand out or make ... | ||
| Graduation Dinner Expense | 5/4/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: My son is graduating from college in June, and I am planning on inviting just the families, and then ... A: Almgren, When you extend an invitation to someone for dinner, the person doing the inviting is ... | ||
| Thank you note | 4/30/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: Manners, My husband and I were recently married four weeks ago, and I have finished all of my ... A: Brown, First of all, congratulations on writing all of your "Thank You" notes. You are to be ... | ||
| Children and introductions to adults. | 4/30/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: I am trying to teach my children to address adults as Mr. or Mrs. as my friends are not their peers. ... A: You are trying to teach your children to have respect for adults. You are absolutely correct that ... | ||
| Phone Etiquette | 4/29/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: I grew up with the notion that the person initiating the call is the one to end it [except between ... A: , You are correct in thinking that the person initiating the call usually ends the conversation. ... | ||
| Questions Manners | 4/28/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: -What is your definition of good manners? Bad? -Do you think that people are more rude today than ... A: Wise, Ordinarily, I answer one personal question at a time for those who write in. Are you ... | ||
| Tipping | 4/22/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: I am having a 50th birthday party for my husband and am having a caterer provide the food. It will ... A: Some caterers expect a tip and others do not. The best way for you to find out is to ask your ... | ||
| gum | 4/20/2004 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: How do I address a person who pops their gum at work? A: You can always feign a nervous condition and scream in fright everytime you hear the pop. Then look ... | ||
| Rude - Manners | 4/20/2004 | Fleming Allaire, Ph.D., a.k.a Dr. Manners (TM). |
| Q: The Dir. of Adm. Services advise an employee of our department that answering a question with a ... A: Snider, If an employee does not understand a directive or is unclear of the meaning of something, ... | ||
| don't know what i'm doing | 4/16/2004 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: i don't feel like i really know what good manners are. what does a well-mannered teenage girl act ... A: WOW...that's not too broad of a question! The thing to remember about being well mannered is to ... | ||
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Social Etiquette and Good Manners
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Amanda Gamble
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I will answer any etiquette question you`d care to ask! I will be happy to give friendly non-judgmental advice on any situation. Certain cultures and religions that outside of my personal scope of knowledge but I usually know whom to ask when I have a question. Time specific questions may or may not get answered by your deadline.
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I have been writing a daily etiquette advice column for 12 years.
I have taught as well as given lectures on the subject.
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