Tag Archives: etiquette
Going back to my maiden name
My dilemma is about Christmas cards. I am separated from my husband of 25 years, and while it’s mostly amicable, I feel disingenuous including him on the card this year. Our divorce will be final less than a month after … Continue reading
The Signal
When the host says you can make yourself at home, it signals that you can fend for yourself. This means you don’t need to ask for a drink of water. However, you should tidy up after yourself and can even … Continue reading
entertaining
What is ‘easy entertaining’ anyway? Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real-life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging”, as I know each of these … Continue reading
Children’s Etiquette
While my son and daughter-in-law are raising their children quite differently than how I parented, I feel they are loving and caring, and I have expressed my support to them. However, there is one behavior that I really struggle with. … Continue reading
TOP 3 House Rules
House rule number 1: If you open it, close it. This one isn’t really an issue because I wouldn’t return anything to a cabinet or closet open unless it’s supposed to be. I am overzealous about the refrigerator and freezer doors, though. … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 