Tag Archives: etiquette

Houseguest

Posted on July 31, 2025 by msw blog

Ask before bringing a gift! I have everything I need. And I try to limit my consumption. To me, someone visiting is the gift. And yes ask before stripping the bed. I like being able to choose when to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged apperication, attention, boundaries, communication, Company, entertaining, etiquette, ettiquette, gift, houseguest, invitation, manners, particpate, present, respect, social cues, thank you, what would you do? | 3 Comments

House Rules

Posted on July 2, 2025 by msw blog

If you were to hang a list of rules in your home, what would they be? My rule for myself is to make my home feel warm, comfortable, and inviting, where everyone feels completely at ease. This one for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged comfortable, etiquette, family, fingerprints, hardware, home, house guest, house rules, inviting, manners, overreacting, problem solving, realationship, relaxing, rules, safe space, shoeless, warm | 3 Comments

Acts of Kindness

Posted on May 13, 2025 by msw blog

RAVE to the gentleman who waited on me the other morning at the West Seattle post office. I used my own box and he said I could fit my box in the USPS box and save $10! Then he waited patiently … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged charity, chores, consumer, customer service, etiquette, friendships, happy mail, kindness, neighbors, party, post office, rant, raves | 3 Comments

Socially Perplexed

Posted on April 14, 2025 by msw blog

My wife and I have a fair number of friend groups. We enjoy social gatherings, especially dinners out, with all the groups. But only one or two of the couples ask us out as much as we ask them. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged connecting, conversation, diplomatic, etiquette, friendship, initiate, invitations, planners, Relationship, social gatherings, What would you do ? | Leave a comment

Don’t Ignore the Host

Posted on December 21, 2024 by msw blog

“Failing to greet or thank the host is a quick way to appear ungracious,” says Vivian Otabor, executive director of Etiquette Global Academy. “Always show appreciation for their efforts, and offer a compliment and smile to show gratitude for being … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged acknowledge, dress code, entertaining, etiquette, Etiquette questions, guest, Habit, Hostess, Hosting, manners, realationships, thank you | Leave a comment

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