Humanity: Raw & Unfiltered
Try as I might, I haven’t found a way to create a portmanteau from the words ‘sex’ and ‘etiquette’.It would have been so neat to have one, in the same way, ‘netiquette’ or ‘sexting’ exist. While I work on that, please focus your mind entirely upon sex, as that is Read more
“Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.” ―Benjamin Franklin I lived in Laguna Beach, California and hosted many friends who came to visit this picturesque, quaint village on the Pacific boasting art galleries, restaurants, and world-class art festivals in the summer including the unique Pageant of the Masters. It’s Read more
You’ve heard the cliché: houseguests, like fish, go off after 3 days. Here are a few tips to ensure you stay on the right side of sushi: Make your intentions known: Tell your hosts that you will be arriving at 5pm on Friday and will leave at 2:30PM Sunday (as Read more
Yesterday, a friend who received a thank you letter was so thrilled that he decided to post it on Facebook. The letter was perfectly ordinary but the fact that it was handwritten made it noteworthy. It’s both sad and opportune: the scarcity of the handwritten note means that when you Read more
Table manners are a very good way to ensure a meal runs smoothly, so the fine folks can focus on delightful banter and the cheese soufflé. Here are a few tips that will help make you shine brighter than the silver butter dish. SALT When you’re asked for the salt, Read more
In a few years, this post might be obsolete. Some might argue that it already is. But for the moment, this is the most important thing you need to know in the entire world. I want to talk to you about your cards. Business or personal … cards. You know Read more
Clubs are a lot of things: a place to socialize, relax or luncheon with friends; occasionally some are set up for business meetings (while others frown upon it). What clubs are not, however, are places to bring a date. Ever.
I know you have heard me say this time and again, but manners are not just for Christmas. They need to be second nature, not only brought out when a white table cloth and the silver service appear. With that in mind, let’s have a look at a few of Read more