Tag Archives: etiquette

Baited and Switched

Posted on March 2, 2024 by msw blog

I’ve been planning a vacation with a few friends for several months. The group is a mixture of singles and marrieds, and two of the couples have one small child each. In planning this trip, the parents all said upfront … Continue reading →

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Manners

Posted on February 16, 2024 by msw blog

Regarding the letter from “Perplexed in Suburbia,” (the person who greets neighbors without receiving responses from younger folks), this is akin to telling women to smile. No one is entitled to a response just because they are being friendly. If … Continue reading →

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Grief Etiquette

Posted on January 30, 2024 by msw blog

“Looking for Grief Etiquette” wrote to you about her grief after experiencing a miscarriage. As a retired obstetrician, I have had considerable experience with this. One point I discussed with patients early in pregnancy was the fact that pregnancy loss … Continue reading →

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Etiquette

Posted on January 19, 2024 by msw blog

I have a question concerning etiquette. Is it OK for a friend to take a photo of you while you’re eating and to not even let you know? My friend did this. I called her the next day to ask … Continue reading →

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 4-Step Formula to Politely Decline an Invitation

Posted on January 12, 2024 by msw blog

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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