http://etiquette-blog.com Etiquette, Dining and Social Skills, adults, teens and children Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:49:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In today's economy, we all are lucky to have a job.  What if you don't have one and are looking for employment?  There are many people who do not have a job at this time.  I have  read many articles about the long lines of applicants waiting to fill out ... http://etiquette-blog.com/2009/10/forgotten-courtesy-by-employers/ As you have noted, I have been slack in writing on my blog.  My apologies to those of you who read it.  Since my last post, I have been out of state twice visiting with family, and I am out of state now working and vacationing.  This post isn't  about ... http://etiquette-blog.com/2009/07/proud-to-be-an-american/ I enjoy reading Rhonda Rich's column in the Sunday issue of  The Gwinnett  Daily Post.  I think she is a very talented   writer and has a great sense of humor.  I have commented on her articles before in my blog.  I pay special attention to her articles when they focus ... http://etiquette-blog.com/2009/06/thank-you-note/ While listening to the news  this morning, I heard the story about the difficulty college graduates are having obtaining a job.  These are indeed hard economic times.    The news clip which I was watching interviewed three recent college graduates with good credentials.  All three were being told the same line  "We are ... http://etiquette-blog.com/2009/05/tips-for-graduates/ Recently, I had the good fortune of spending  time in the 55+ VERY ACTIVE community of  The Villages, FL.  This truly is an incredible [caption id="attachment_646" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Lake Sumter Landing Town Square"][/caption] place.  The video which the marketing department sends out does not do the place justice.  It is a beautifully landscaped ... http://etiquette-blog.com/2009/05/the-villages-florida/ Summer is almost here.  Summer is a great time of the year.  I always looked forward to summer almost as much as my children did.  Schedules are more relaxed, families tend to do more, people enjoy more outside activities, and there is just a bit more cheerfulness in the air.  ... http://etiquette-blog.com/2009/05/summer-etiquette-fun/ This post is not about politics.  I do not discuss politics unless it's with family.  I have read and have received articles concerning our current President and  his wife.  The articles which I'm referring to relate to their relaxed style of protocol.  I know that etiquette in today's society has ... http://etiquette-blog.com/2009/05/casual-protocol-in-the-white-house/ As I mentioned in a recent post, prom time is near.   Gentlemen do you dread picking out a corsage for your date?    Young ladies do you dread receiving your corsage wondering if  it will go with your dress?  Here are a couple of tips for you and your date.  First ... http://etiquette-blog.com/2009/03/corsages-and-boutonnieres/ Do you know how to set a table properly?  If you have children, do they know how to do this?  Have you taken the time to teach this skill to your child/children?  This is a  basic skill that we all sometimes take for granted.  Our child/children are old enough at age three ... http://etiquette-blog.com/2009/03/do-you-and-your-child-know-how-to-set-a-table-properly/ This is the time of year where teenagers are anxiously awaiting prom night.  Other than graduation, it is the most anticipated event of the spring for high school teens.  Here are a few tips to help you make a good impression on your date and the parents. Check your appearance.  Make ... http://etiquette-blog.com/2009/03/tips-for-prom-night/