Tag Archives: entertaining

Best Advice

My college pastor once told me, “Don’t send flowers when someone dies, send flowers when they are alive.” That advice has always stuck with me. It reminds me to show my gratitude in the here and now. — Bethany Anderson   You … Continue reading →

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 4-Step Formula to Politely Decline an Invitation

Remember that “no” is a complete sentence and you aren’t obligated to go to any event you don’t want to. Then, try out the CARE rule to politely decline an invite. 

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Vino Lover

Recently my husband’s high school class organized a get together at a classmate’s home, with about 30 people in attendance. I brought a bottle of wine and handed it to the hostess. While chatting with some of his other classmates … Continue reading →

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Stop Waiting

We kept waiting for the right time to come, but somehow it didn’t. The day wasn’t quite special enough the occasion not quite as big as we thought it needed to be, I set the delicate cup and saucer in … Continue reading →

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 Etiquette Lessons: Shoes off

Can You Ask Guests to Take Their Shoes Off? Most people quickly figure out the house rules when they see all the shoes lined up upon entering a home, says Whitmore, but a gentle reminder that you prefer they remove their … Continue reading →

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