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N.E.W. Day 3: Welcome Wednesday!
Posted on May 11, 2011 by Mary Jessica Hammes |
Today is Day 3 of National Etiquette Week, otherwise known around these parts as… WELCOME WEDNESDAY! We don’t mean saying, “You’re welcome” (although that’s important, too). We mean creating a welcoming environment for others. How do you do that? With yourself, of course! Think of three things: •...
Tagged: national etiquette week, etiquette, handshakes, manners
N.E.W. Day 2: Tip 'Em Tuesday!
Posted on May 10, 2011 by Mary Jessica Hammes |
Today is Day 2 of National Etiquette Week. We call it… TIP ‘EM TUESDAY! Have you ever heard the story of “T.I.P.”? There is more than one, including a little controversy. The story goes that it stands for “To Insure Promptness,” and that once upon a time, customers would p...
Tagged: national etiquette week, tipping guide, tips, etiquette
Welcome to National Etiquette Week
Posted on May 8, 2011 by Mary Jessica Hammes |
Happy National Etiquette Week! That’s right — the annual celebration since 1997 is happening right now, May 9-13. We think it’s an excellent way to remind us all about manners and why they truly exist: to be kind and courteous to others. That’s the heart of etiquette, really. We love all of the d...
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The Humble Napkin
Posted on May 6, 2011 by Mary Jessica Hammes |
Napkins are one of those elements of etiquette that are completely practical: they keep your clothes and (in a pinch) your face clean. They were even more useful to our ancient ancestors, whose mealtimes resembled miniature baths. Let’s talk about cutlery first. Forks first appeared in 11t...
Tagged: napkins, dining, etiquette, manners, utensils, childrens manners and etiquette
Moments in history!
Posted on Apr 28, 2011 by Mary Jessica Hammes |
Ever wonder about our ancestors’ early sense of manners? Around 2500 B.C., “The Instructions of Ptahhotep” (sometimes called “The Maxims of Ptahhotep,” or “The Precepts of Ptah-Hotep”) was the Emily Post of the day – if Post had been grand vizie...
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