Tag Archives: ettiquette

Free Drink ?

Posted on September 13, 2025 by msw blog

How do I respond to someone down the bar buying a drink for me, but I’m not interested? Bars shouldn’t let people buy drinks for strangers and shouldn’t facilitate this very outdated—and quite frankly predatory—practice. This might be extreme, but … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Don’t Overstay Your Welcome

Posted on December 23, 2024 by msw blog

Staying at a cocktail party too long may indicate you’re having a great time, but it can be inconsiderate to the host. If the host indicated an ending time on the invite, that means it’s time to leave when that … Continue reading →

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Manners

Posted on November 21, 2024 by msw blog

I may be hopelessly old-fashioned at 73 years old, but when my children were young and received a gift, I gave them notecards, stamps, addresses, and explained the ways a “thank you” could be worded. I encouraged them to include … Continue reading →

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Splitting The Check

Posted on September 4, 2024 by msw blog

For the past 10 years, my husband and I have enjoyed dining out with a couple of our friends, always splitting the check evenly. Recently, we embraced sobriety and no longer consume the expensive drinks that significantly add to the … Continue reading →

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