EtiQuette Q & A

Question: I never received a thank you note or acknowledgment of my gift. What should I do?

Answer:

Option #1:You could do a quick follow-up phone call or text saying that you are a little worried that your gift may not have been received. “we have had issues lately with deliveries arriving on time.”

Option #2 Start with “I am a bit of a worrier, and I just want to be certain you receive my ____________.”

Option #3: Wait it out; sometimes, time resolves this issue. If not, use one of the above tactics.

Question: We sometimes find dinner guests staying later than we expect. How do we handle this where we are not hurting anyone’s feelings?

Answer: The best way to address this preemptively is by setting a wrap-up time ahead of time with your guests. You could also drop clues about needing to be up early or beginning to do some light cleaning to drop some non-verbal clues.

Basic Foundational Etiquette Tips for Children

Teach the Importance of a firm handshake.

Teach and model “please,” “thank you” “excuse me” and “I'm sorry.”

Kids Korner

Teach your child(ren) how to properly introduce someone. With the person of “importance” being named first.

No electronics at the dinner table or at a restaurant.

Model good eye contact and teach the importance of this skill.