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Etiquette, Part III: The RSVP

Etiquette, Part III: The RSVP

With everything becoming more and more casual, the RSVP seems to be falling to the wayside. An “interested” reply on Facebook might mean that someone will come, they won’t come, they might if something better doesn’t come up, they don’t want to actually say no, […]

Etiquette, Part II: The Minefield of Gifts

Etiquette, Part II: The Minefield of Gifts

Welcome to the second instalment of my series on etiquette. At some point in most of our lives, realistically multiple points, we have all done the dance of gifts. Do I give one for this occasion, for this person? Should I reciprocate in response? How […]

Etiquette, Part I: A Small Note Can Make a Big Difference

Etiquette, Part I: A Small Note Can Make a Big Difference

For the month of February, I will be running a series on etiquette! I will touch on a variety of topics, one per post, that I think are relevant in 2016. The first topic? The handwritten note! I know that I am traditional when it […]