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Published: Apr 13, 2024 at 02:04 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
What do you do when you don’t want to eat the food being served at somebody else’s home, but don’t want to be impolite? How do you courteously refuse a meal?
Dear Reader,
When you are ...
Published: Apr 04, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
Graduation time is around the corner and I would love to purchase a meaningful, useful gift for a special grad in my life. Can you please offer some suggestions for an appropriate gift...
Published: Mar 29, 2024 at 01:48 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I like to think I have fairly good table manners, but mishaps do happen. All sorts of blunders occur such as accidental spills and dealing with gristle. I am not always sure about how ...
Published: Mar 22, 2024 at 05:18 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I will be going wine tasting for the first time. Is there a proper way to hold a wine glass?
Dear Reader,
Having a nuanced understanding of how to handle a wine glass the proper way wi...
Published: Mar 15, 2024 at 01:09 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I have a few friends that jump in and interrupt me when I’m talking. How should I politely handle someone who constantly interrupts me while I’m speaking?
Dear Reader,
Dealing with som...
Published: Mar 08, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Dear Jacquelyn,
What do you do when someone hurts your feelings and doesn’t apologize?
Dear Reader,
For some people, apologizing is challenging.
There are tons of reasons why some people can’t apologi...
Published: Mar 02, 2024 at 08:56 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
Last month I sent my niece a birthday gift. She hasn’t reached out to me to say thank you. I checked the tracking and it definitely was delivered. I was really hoping she would call to...
Published: Feb 23, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I will be traveling to New England this spring and staying in a Bed and Breakfast. I have never stayed in a B&B before. Are there any rules of etiquette I should be aware of in advance...
Published: Feb 16, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
Is it rude to ask guests to take off their shoes when entering your home?
Dear Reader,
There are certain, and valid circumstances in which the request to remove shoes is appropriate.
O...
Published: Feb 09, 2024 at 08:39 PM
Dear Jacquelyn,
I was out to dinner with my husband and after we were seated, I quickly realized I was seated next to a blazing heater and right under a speaker. I asked our server if we could switch ...
