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Manners and Etiquette
The rules of social conduct, and procedures for interaction in polite society and official life. This is grease that makes the wheels of human congress turn smoothly. From the formal addressing of an envelope, to where to seat people at a dinner party, from the correct way to answer a business phone to the intricacies of wedding planning, we will try to find answers to all of your quandaries and do so in the most mannerly fashion possible.
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That is actually a pretty good definition of etiquette.
What is the proper etiquette for referring to an ex-husband who is now deceased?
- If you and your ex left on good terms then it would fine to go to the funeral and sit near the back of the church just to show your respect. It would be wise not to attend a tea or other function after the funeral because of his former wife as it could make things very uncomfortable. If you both had custody of any children then it would be fine to go to both functions. If you are uncomfortable with any of this then simply send flowers and a sympathy card.
Parents of the Groom
Traditionally, contribute financially to the following:
-Purchasing engagement ring/bride's wedding ring
-Rehearsal Dinner the night before the wedding
-Honeymoon
It would be very offensive to the bride's family for the groom or his family to offer to pay for anything else, unless it is under very special circumstances.
The groom's family is NOT obligated under any circumstance to pay for alcohol, except the alcohol at the rehearsal dinner! If it is agreed that alcohol be served at the reception, it goes on the bride's parents' tab!
Parents of the Bride
The bride's parents may be responsible for hosting the wedding, if they will be completely financially responsible for the event. In some cases, the father of the bride escorts his daughter down the aisle alone, but in other instances or in religious ceremonies, both parents may accompany the bride. In all cases, it's her preference. The mother of the bride may help fund or contribute to the planning of the bridal shower if the Maid of Honor needs assistance. These parents may also foot the cost of an engagement party or dinner to meet the groom's family.
The old tradition is that the Groom's parents should pay for the alcohol. Since there are always those few that make pigs of themselves when the alcohol is free it's acceptable to give tickets to the bar for two free drinks (legal for driving after a meal of course.) Some father's pay the whole bar bill, but it can be expensive. Since there are so many divorced parents now and one may be a single parents the above suggestions are right on.
The rehearsal dinner
It is perfectly acceptable and tradition for the the parents of the groom, (or groom), to also be financially responsible for the
-marriage license
-Brides bouquet
-Transportation of Bride and Groom after reception (get-away car; limo)
-Transportation of Groomsmen to ceremony
-Grooms/Groomsmen formal wear
-Boutonnieres for groom/groomsmen
-Corsages for bride and brides family
-The bar tab at the reception.
Additionally, it's perfectly acceptable for the grooms parents and/or the brides parents not to pay any of the associated costs of the wedding if the couple to be are being disrespectful little pigs.
Traditionally, the bride's parents paid for the ceremony and reception, the bride's attire, and her dowry. The groom's parents paid for the rehearsal dinner and the officiant, and sometimes the alcohol. The groom paid for the honeymoon and the rings.
For the most part, these traditions went out the window when women stopped being property of her father and then husband, and when the couple stopped getting married right out of their parents' homes. Today, anything goes. Typically, the couple pays for a large portion, and sometimes the parents gift whatever they can afford to help out, sometimes in exchange for control over some portion of the planning. No one has any duties or responsibilities other than the couple.
Why does a woman walk on the left of a man on the street?
A woman walks to the inside of the sidewalk, away from the street where there is less danger of being splattered by passing traffic when the streets are wet. Also, in the old days in some countries, people threw their garbage (among other things) out of apartment windows into the street and the person walking closest to the building was less apt to be hit. That was what I learned from etiquette books when I started dating.
In modern times, it gives her a chance to window shop.
Also, in older times, men wore their sword on the left hip, to be drawn with their right hand. Men therefore had to pass each other on their right sides to avoid clanging their swords together, and also to keep the sword away from any passerby that might be a potential enemy, to keep them from attempting to grab the sword. Having one's lady on the left arm also had the advantages of shielding her from said potential enemy, allowing one to press her away from danger, and also keep the sword arm (right arm) free to draw the blade at a moment's notice.
What are some basic rules for professional email etiquette?
Some etiquette rules to remember before emailing are always proofread your message before sending. Keep your email short and to the point. Always remember to put in a subject line. You want the person to be interested in your email. Make sure if you send a file, that it is scanned for viruses.
Your brother divorced his wife is she still your sister-in-law?
* No, she is not longer your sister-in-law, but you could still remain friends and introduce her as your ex sister-in-law.
How do you properly address a letter to a woman?
The honorific Ms. is used when you do not know the marital status of the woman or she does not like or use Miss. or Mrs.
Followed by her initials in the case of a formal or business letter or her first name, in the case of a personal friend and then her last name.
ie. Ms. A. S. Brown -formal or business marital statics unknown or Ms. Ann Brown -informal or personal note.
The honorific Miss is used when the woman is unmarried, most commonly in formal or business letters followed by her initials and last name. In formal circumstances Miss is followed by her first and last name.
ie. Miss B. T. Ford -formal or business letter or Miss. Bethany Ford -informal or personal note.
The honorific Mrs. is used when the woman is married or widowed. This is where it gets complicated.
The old-fashioned and formally correct way to address a married woman is by her husband's first and last name.
ie. Mrs. C. E. Jones. -formal and used even if she is a widowed or Mrs. Charles Jones in less formal cases. or Carol Jones - personal notes only
- Please note the use of Mrs. followed by the woman's first name is formally reserved for a divorced woman still using her husband's name.
ie. Mrs. Carol Jones - formal address to a divorced woman.
How do you address an envelope for a widow Should it not be Mrs John Doe?
* It depends on the individual. Some widows prefer to keep their husband's Christian name such as 'John.' Either way is correct ... John or Jane. * The usual practice is "Mrs. Jane Doe"; but always defer to the woman's preference. Note: If a married woman's husband is alive, then the form "Mrs. John Doe" is commonly used, but in social contexts only: in a business letter she should not be addressed that way. * In traditional, published etiquette, specifically referenced in Miss Manners Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior (2005)and Crane's Blue Book of Social Stationery (2002), a widow is only correctly addressed formally as "Mrs. John Doe". Informally, she would be "Jane Doe". Using "Mrs. Jane Doe" implies that she is a divorcee.
What does it mean if you mention a person's firm hand shake?
It means to sort of squeeze their hand,not too hard that their hand turns blue,(laugh) then shake it firmly. (look up FIRM in dictionary, or go to dictionary.com) It means that someone is sending you the message that they are serious.
When attending a shower for mom and baby do you give a gift for mom?
- Generally it is a Baby Shower so all gifts are for the baby, but if the guest thinks mom deserves a treat it is still etiquette to give the new mother a gift of her own, but it is better to give her the gift privately so as not to embarrass the other guests.
Why are some people so hateful?
- Jealousy
- Ignorance
- Envy
- Feelings of inadequacy
- Lack of compassion
- Religious Answer: In my Christianity, there are two virtues of angels: ones who follow God and ones who follow Lucifer, or Satan. The angels who follow Satan are called "Devil Spirits" and cause all minor and mediocre havoc on the world while the major destruction is made by Lucifer himself. He relies on the Devil Spirits to do his work because he is not omnipresent like God. Devil Spirits can influence people who are either diseased or have a weakened will due to drugs or alcohol. Poltergeists and apparitions are also Devil Spirits that frighten people who have either non believing or anxious. Anxiety is the opposite form of believing, which God can provide his power to protect others. Anxiety fuels Lucifer's actions and weakens the will of the person or their hope. People possessed by Devil Spirits can cause unreasonable hate in another and can make the other person weak in their believing. Denying anxious thoughts is one of the ways of removing Devil Spirits and optimism is also connected to good fortune.
- Ghosts
- Demons
- Possessing People
- Bringing Anxious Thoughts to Mind
What does it mean to give the little finger to someone?
Nothing, that I know of. Do you mean the *middle* finger? That can mean "up yours" or "f#*k you."
Always behave as if the person whose opinion you value most is watching you .
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always be good believe in Christ ask Jesus into your heart be a christian love everyone be wise and make good decisions and never give up.
What is an appropriate gift for the father of the bride to give the mother of the bride?
Who are you ? The groom-presumptive ? The parents of the Groom-to- be ? Other relative or friend ? Please specify or I cannot answer your question appropiately .
Your brother's wife is your sister-in-law. Your spouse's sister is also called your sister-in-law. Your sibling's husband is your brother-in-law; your spouse's brother is also called your brother-in-law.
How do you know if you have afended someone by accident?
If you think you have offended a certain person then talk to them about it and ask if they were offended (they may not have been) and if they were then apologize and simply tell them you didn't mean to offend them and you're sorry.
Do send the shower invitation or wedding invitations first?
Shower invitation first, as the Shower will precede the wedding.
AlternativelySend the wedding invitations first. That date is hard won, set in stone and guests need as much time as possible to organize their lives around it. Agreed, the shower does precede the wedding but it is a less formal, smaller, more intimate, often house or restaurant based affair that can be organized virtually at the drop of a hat. Unless, as in Europe, you change countries and really rip it up. Even so the best showers are pretty much unscripted. Normally the Chief bridesmaid / Matron of Honor would be the one to organize the 'girls' and be responsible for any invitations, keeping the bride out of the loop (for obvious reasons) as much as possible. It often works out that a quick 'ring around' to synchronize diaries is the only invitation necessary."Live-in partners" is a term that covers a very large number of sets of circumstance.
Broadly read it means two or more people of like or different genders, sharing accommodations within an agreed upon arrangement, and sharing responsibilities (financial and physical) for said accommodations. Additional commitments to one another may or may not exist.
Is it rude to call Jewish people Jews?
It depends on how you say it. If you're saying "Emily is a Jew" (and it's true) then no it's not bad or anything, it's true. If you are saying it like it's an insult or something bad, then it's rude to say "Emily a Jew" with malice.
When can you tell your boyfriend about your past?
* Always, just not always true. * It depends what secrets you have in your past and what type of personality your boyfriend is. If he is warm and understanding and you can trust him with the truth you can tell him a little of your past, but until he puts an engagement ring on your finger there is no need to tell him every single part of your past. We all come with a past and unless one has done something terrible that could cause problems for the person they love in the future then there really is no need for either partner to divulge everything about their past unless they choose too.
What is the proper way to address a judge and spouse who is a doctor?
For a sitting Judge, The Hon.George & Mrs Anderson. If the Dr. is the guest of honor, then you may put :
The Hon. George Anderson
Dr Jeanne Anderson
721 Cliff Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 94101
If Dr, Anderson is particulatily touchy about her social status, AND she is the guest of honor, you may put her name first.
B. we are not all working from the same road map
How do you Address an envelop with two dr's?
* You address an envelope to two doctors as: Drs. John and Jane Doe or, Dr. John Doe & Dr. Jane Doe. If it's to two doctors in the same office then you would address it to: Dr. John Doe and Dr. John Smith.
