1. Be clear about start timeNever leave guests wondering about what time to arrive, lest they appear rude. “Unless there is an emergency, [showing up] late is never acceptable,” says etiquette expert Diane Gottsman of the Protocol School of Texas. Do be prepared to welcome guests a few minutes early—but only a few. “As a rule, […]
Proper etiquette may come naturally to most professional event planners as they want their guests to have the best experience, but a novice planner may need to rely on a time-honored code of behavior. The idea of a party is to have fun, but the planning process can be daunting. Whether it’s your best friend’s […]
Fine dining etiquette at a restaurant is a little bit different in some very specific areas from etiquette at a private dinner party at someone’s home. For the most part, however, much of the same rules apply in both situations. Basic table manners, such as sitting up straight, keeping elbows off the table and chewing with a […]