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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| How to address a sympathy card | 4/11/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: A neighbor's husband passed way, do I address the card to her and family or "the family of . . . . . ... A: You address the card to Mrs. John Doe and family. Addressing it to the family of the deceased would ... | ||
| house warming party | 4/11/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: i would like to give my daughter and son-inlaw a house warming party. They have just bought a house ... A: The simple answer to this is that yes, by all means have a party for them at your home. But, an ... | ||
| funeral etiquette | 4/11/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: What is the proper etiquette for a funeral of your ex-husbands' mother? We have 3 grown children 6 ... A: Please sit on the friends side of the church and look to your former in-laws for clues as to the ... | ||
| Shower/Wedding Gifts | 4/10/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: I recently attended by nephew's fiancee's bridal shower and shortly thereafter, their wedding. I ... A: You and your sisters are dead on right. It is absolutely not acceptable to send canned thank-you ... | ||
| college graduation invitation vs announcment | 4/10/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: Daughter's college graduation in NH coming up soon. It's out-of-state and scheduled outside no ... A: By the way, we're practically neighbors. I live in St. Andrews, NB, Canada. At any rate, this is ... | ||
| 6pm weddings in the South | 4/10/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: Is a 6 pm wedding in the South (NC) considered to be "black tie" if the invitation does not specify? A: The answer to your question, in a word, is no. Unless the style of dress is indicated clearly on the ... | ||
| Mother/wedding gifts | 4/10/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: I was recently married and my mother is demanding to be given a copy of the list of gifts we ... A: Just say "Well,Mom,I was too embarrassed to say it before,but once we wrote the thank you notes,we ... | ||
| Graduation announcements for deceased parent | 4/10/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: I will be sending out graduation announcements for my son's H.S. graduation. His father passed away ... A: Thomas Ford Mitchell son of John Mitchell and Kristen Doe ... | ||
| Wedding invitations for singles | 4/10/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: A friend is sending out wedding invites and during a phone conversation stated that since I was ... A: I don't really see a question here. This is more of a venting. And I have no problem with that, but ... | ||
| introductions-guest of subtenant | 4/9/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: I'm divorced, middle-aged male and sub-tenant on a ranch property consisting of six acres. The main ... A: Burns, The next time you see your landlord/friend and can casually work it in,just say "You know,I ... | ||
| how do I approch a coworker about bad habits | 4/9/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: My question is, how do you approach someone that shares office equipment and kitchen area that ... A: The answer to your question is very straight forward. And as long as your intention is not to ... | ||
| Early Graduation from High School | 4/8/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: This is a topic I did not encounter with my other children. My daughter cane home and informed us ... A: Know that you are doing the right thing. It's so nice for people like you who make the effort to ... | ||
| Early Graduation from High School | 4/8/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: This is a topic I did not encounter with my other children. My daughter cane home and informed us ... A: I can relate to this because the same thing happened to me in college. I was finished my studies a ... | ||
| grad gift giving | 4/8/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: I had someone ask me this morning if you're required to give graduation gifts to other seniors (at ... A: You never have to give a gift for any occasion. All you need to do is consider your level of ... | ||
| college graduaton announcements | 4/8/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: Technically, who sends out the announcements the student or the parents? ANSWER: Dear Penny, Thanks ... A: Don't apologize. I am happy to work with you to ensure that you are comfortable in doing the right ... | ||
| privacy fence | 4/8/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: If there is a shared privacy fence, should I remove the old fence before putting up the new? The ... A: Although this falls outside the guidelines of real etiquette, I feel compelled to answer you because ... | ||
| wedding shower gifts | 4/7/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: Recently sent a shower gift to couple who will marry in June. The thank you note said the groom is ... A: To clarify, you stated that you sent a 'shower gift'. That is not the same as a wedding gift. So ... | ||
| addressing wedding invitations | 4/7/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: I have all my wedding invitations sealed stamped and ready to go. I desired and printed them myself. ... A: Already stamped, Yikes! We need to move quickly on this one. Absolutely, you must put 'and Guest' on ... | ||
| 50th wedding Anniversary | 4/7/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: Is it etiquette to ask for donation of____ per person on your 50th wedding anniversary invitation or ... A: Simply stated, this is in very poor taste. The rule of thumb is this: if you are going to host a ... | ||
| Rsvp to Bar Mitzvah | 4/7/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: My daughter received her first invite to a Bar Mitzvah. On the RSVP card, it reads, "We look forward ... A: There are many different variations on RSVP cards. The most important point is to make sure to ... | ||
| college graduaton announcements | 4/7/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: Technically, who sends out the announcements the student or the parents? ANSWER: Dear Penny, Thanks ... A: It does help to clarify your concern. The announcement can read Mr and Mrs George Jones are proud to ... | ||
| Undergraduate Graduation | 4/7/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: I need help ASAP! My boyfriend, his brother, and I are all graduating in May. We are having a ... A: After all the advice I gave you,that is what you took away from it? No,I don't have to allow for ... | ||
| wedding scheduling | 4/7/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: My daughter has been planning her JUNE WEDDING since last MAY. The brides guests will mostly come ... A: It sounds to me as if this niece's wedding is a very convenient excuse not to spend the time and ... | ||
| college graduaton announcements | 4/6/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: Technically, who sends out the announcements the student or the parents? A: I have just completed an column on the matter of graduation invitations and announcements, but ... | ||
| Visiting parents bedroom assignment | 4/6/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: I have this idea that when a young couple receive their parents, or an older "distinguished" guest ... A: No one should have to give up their bedroom for a guest under normal circumstances. The host and/or ... | ||
| What should a Boss Say or Not | 4/5/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: I think I know the answer to this but I asked my boss how he was doing since he recently had been ... A: , Thanks for asking this question. It opens up an interesting topic, one which I shall use in one of ... | ||
| Announcments for College Graduation | 4/5/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: My daughter will be graduating from college later this month. What is the correct etiquette for ... A: Dawn, An announcement is merely information to be sent to those people you feel would be interested ... | ||
| JOB ETIQUETTE | 4/4/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: I AM A TEACHER. I AM ON A 4 MAN/WOMAN TEAM. EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WE'LL GET TOGETHER AND FIX ... A: This does rings thing more into focus. If your group is having breakfast together, bring food enough ... | ||
| JOB ETIQUETTE | 4/4/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: I AM A TEACHER. I AM ON A 4 MAN/WOMAN TEAM. EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WE'LL GET TOGETHER AND FIX ... A: I need more information before I can answer this question. What is the venue? It sounds like a ... | ||
| Engagement Party Question | 4/4/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: My fiance and I have extremely large families. We are planning on throwing an Engagment Party and ... A: There is simply no polite way to invite the family members to a wedding related function but not the ... | ||
| Extending greetings | 4/4/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: What is the current(or US) protocol on greeting? My heritage is British and etiquette as it was ... A: Your upbringing taught you well. I might add that there is no difference at the workplace. Good ... | ||
| Rude not to invite mother to stay for dinner? | 4/4/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: Recently, I invited my mother (who lives a few steps across the street) to come over and spend a ... A: Your reasons for not asking her to stay were sound and reasonable. Good manners do not require you ... | ||
| Surprise Party Dates | 4/3/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: Is it okay to throw a surprise birthday party two weeks after the persons actual birthdate? Previous ... A: Anyone may give a party at any time and for nearly any reason. Please go ahead and have the surprise ... | ||
| invitations | 4/2/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: How soon is too soon to send out invitations to a Baby Shower I am cohosting and how late is too ... A: Two weeks used to be plenty of time for casual parties like a shower. However,with everyone's crazy ... | ||
| wedding invitation list | 4/2/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: My son will be married in Aug. The wedding will be 3 hours from here in a small church. We have ... A: ABSOLUTELY! Anyone can throw a party at any time and for nearly any reason. Of course you want to ... | ||
| Gifts | 4/1/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: A dear friend has given my newborn outfits that I absolutley hate. I can't imagine having to put ... A: In this case, your dear friend has overstepped her bounds. Personally, I would send a nice thank-you ... | ||
| door opening/holding etiquette | 4/1/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: When a man and a woman are walking together approaching a door, especially a narrower one, should ... A: I think common sense dictates the answer to this question. Personally, the way I handle this ... | ||
| door opening/holding etiquette | 4/1/2008 | Jay Remer |
| Q: When a man and a woman are walking together approaching a door, especially a narrower one, should ... A: I side with you and your friends on this one. From an etiquette point of view, today's rules are ... | ||
| Dining out etiquette | 4/1/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: I have a question regarding meal orders when dining out. My fiancé and I will be meeting two other ... A: Try not to split one item. See if you can't each get a salad or other side dish. Make sure that you ... | ||
| Not invited to the wedding | 4/1/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
| Q: My uncle's daughter is getting married in June, the "Save the Date's" have already gone out and I ... A: This sounds like a simple case of being overlooked. Accidentally. I say this because you didn't tell ... | ||
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Social Etiquette and Good Manners
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Jay Remer
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Expertise
I am happy to answer any questions about social or corporate etiquette as well as questions regarding international protocol. It is important to practice civility. It is contagious.
Experience
I am certified by the Protocol School of Washington as a consultant for corporate etiquette and international protocol. I have been entertaining and giving advise on entertaining for over 40 years.
Publications
Weekly column in Telegraph Journal
Education/Credentials
Graduate of Protocol School of Washington
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