Tag Archives: thank you
Don’t Overstay Your Welcome
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
Don’t Ignore the Host
“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
Manners
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
Little Acts of Kindness
RAVE to spring. Spring has officially sprung itself from the deep sleep of a cold, wet, PNW winter. While I do not mind the sleepy gray of winter, I am of an age where the sweet song of early birds and … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 