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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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How do you invite friends to funeral services?

You don't generally invite friends to funeral services. There is an obituary placed in the newspapers with information and, of course, your friends would know that your loved one has died and will attend the funeral if they can. If there is long distance family and friends then you would phone to let them know who has passed away in the family and some will make an effort to attend if possible.

Do you bring a gift to a retirement if there is already a group gift?

  • Unless the invitation or the person or people having the retirement party have requested not to bring gifts to the retirement party then you should bring a gift.

What is the essence of a man?

The essence of man here on earth is to worship God.That is what the scripture says >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Everything in the cosos / universal is basically energy. Human or man exist with a composite of energy of matter and energy of mind. The basic energies of all matter exist in the form of four abstract elements which give matter its characteristic of solidity, heat, fluidity and motion (air). The mind too exists in the form of energy but the strenght of each mind is difference; the mind strenght of a moral human is more higher than the mind strenght of a immoral man.

Why don't women trust good looking men?

Although not fair to all good looking men, many have earned the labels of 'ego-tripping' about themselves and some have also earned the label of thinking they are too good looking to stick with one lady. There are some good looking men out there that are very nice, but basically you can blame the 'good lookers' with the big ego and a bevy of ladies hanging off their arm.

How do you address correspondence to a municipal judge?

Oh I think address it as The Honorable Judge so and so, even if they are not to be addressed that way, they may like it and look at it. Compliments work

How do you introduce a married couple at a wedding if the wife is a doctor?

  • If you are not introducing them couple to someone that does not know them then it would be: Mr. John Doe and his wife Dr. Jane Doe. If the other people know the couple then etiquette dictates you can just use the first names of the couple even though she is a doctor.

What does regret mean on a baby shower invitation?

If it says 'Regrets Only' then you only RSVP if you can't go. So if you can go you are not required to tell the host anything.

How much money should bride's parents give as a wedding gift?

  • Parents of the groom should only give the bride and groom what they can afford and not worry about how much the bride's parents give or other guests give them. It is foolish for parents to put themselves into financial difficulties over a gift. They can always give their daughter and new son in law an extension on a gift during Christmas, birthdays, etc. If you know whether they need a bedroom suite then give them money for that (if you can afford it) or, if you are pinched for finances then give them what you can afford and they can either put it towards their honeymoon or keep it to save up for something they want.

What to do if a friend is being rude?

For starters.....When one is being Rude, one cannot possibly be classified as a friend! one is more like an aquaintance, and possibly an unfortunate one at that. The Rude individual needs to be confronted for the errant behavior, be discouraged in persisting the same way , and if need be disposed off as a friend or aquaintance if the condition persists. as for the questioner? chose and learn to differenciate a friend from a mere aquaintance, and you will be better of for it. The person above is being rude. We can be rude. Even friends can be rude. If they are a true friend then they will understand and appreciate your help, because that is what it is, help. Please point out their rudeness away from other people as no one likes to be corrected in front of others. Never discard others as if they were trash and not worthy of your attention. We are all brothers and sisters according to God and should help our brothers out.

Not all friends are always perfect ones. If they, for instance, keep picking fights with you, maybe you should confront them and say "Please dont treat me like that" Good Luck to everyone with friend troubles.

What kind of gift should the mother buy for the daughter for her bridal shower?

* It depends on how much the mother can afford. If you know what your daughter needs such as: bath towels; sheets; cutlery; wine glasses, etc. Money is always appreciated or you could get her a gift certificate to her favorite store. Many brides to be use a Wedding Registry in different stores so all you need to do is go to the computer and print off the list to see what items are still available.

What are etiquette rules used in the workplace called?

§Protocols are the standards of etiquette in your place of employment

What is function of speaker?

One who speaks., One who utters or pronounces a discourse; usually, one who utters a speech in public; as, the man is a good speaker, or a bad speaker., One who is the mouthpiece of others; especially, one who presides over, or speaks for, a delibrative assembly, preserving order and regulating the debates; as, the Speaker of the House of Commons, originally, the mouthpiece of the House to address the king; the Speaker of a House of Representatives., A book of selections for declamation.

In a hyphenated married name is the husbands last name first?

A hyphenated married name where the wife wants to keep her own surname her surname comes first and then her husbands. Example: Jane Doe-Smith. Many professionals that have made a name for themselves before they get married prefer to keep their name for notoriety reasons and some young women just want to keep their family surname. It actually makes better sense when a woman combines her maiden name with that of her partners for genealogy purposes. Once a woman is married it is often hard to trace whom she married.

If a man chooses to use a hypnenated name, his surname comes first: John Smith-Doe. Done this way, the names remain searchable in a genealogy database if properly entered.

What is the proper form of address for a Reverend?

Formally it would be "The Reverend John Smith" - but only in the third person. Note that the definite article is required, as are both first name and surname. If you are using the second person, for example when addressing him in speech or writing, the correct form of address is "Mr Smith".

If you touch somebody's shoulder is that assault?

No because there is verbal assualt

Another View: There is a common mis-conception that someone who verbally abuses you is committing an "assault." But the only "assault" under the law is the unlawful touching kind or the threat of imminent physical harm. Curse and abuse, as untaseteful as it may be, does not constitute an assualt.

Should you read your husband's diary?

If you read it without his knowledge and permission, yes, it can be seen as very bad. Doing something like that can hurt trust he has for you, and when there's a lack of trust in a relationship, especially from both sides, it becomes a struggle.

How much money should you tip the cleaning lady for Christmas?

Gratuities (tips) are 15% of the total you pay that person in a month. Example: If the cleaning lady comes twice a week at $25 each time she comes then you would pay her $30, but it would nice with all the work she does to round it off to $50 if you can financially do so (or any amount you wish to give.) You are actually giving a gift not a tip.

Who should host the rehearsal dinner for a wedding?

The best and cheapest place to host a rehearsal dinner would be to have it at right at home. Guests can be much more relaxed and comfortable at a home and gives everyone the opportunity to get to know one another and hang out.

What is the proper way to write a thank-you note for lunch and gift?

* If you are not an individual that words come easy too then find a card with a lovely verse in it that says it for you. You could sign it anyway you would like. You could put (depending of what you are thanking the person for) 'Thank you for the lovely gift and I was so pleased to see you at my birthday party. It meant a great deal to me.' If you know the person well and are comfortable with that then sign it 'Love' and if not then just sign your name.

Is it rude for a woman to whistle in out in public?

If someone is in a good mood and walking along there is no reason they can't whistle or hum. If you are in an office then constantly whistling to amuse oneself is irritating to those around you. If the woman is whistling at one of the opposite sex it's just as rude as a male whistling at a woman.

What does the term in timely manner mean?

It means to do something reasonably quickly, or when it should be done.

This may be relative to what the task/request it's referring to. For example, a timely manner for a pizza delivery might be 30 minutes. A timely manner to return a book you have borrowed from a friend might be a month or 2.

Is it rude to speak another language in front of people who can't speak that language?

Yes. It is exactly the same as whispering to someone in front of a third person.