Let me once again offer you a short quiz to check your knowledge of social etiquette. This time, it’s focused on a current summer theme, that is, unarguably, weddings. Test your knowledge, there is always at least one correct answer.   What is the name of the...

When someone we know dies, most of us immediately want to offer our help, support, and encouragement to the bereaved. But you may not be entirely sure what to say and do in such a situation, which is perfectly understandable. To help get you through these painful...

A party where everyone is in agreement is a lost evening. (Albert Einstein) Do you want to organize a celebration, but don't have the funds for a gala dinner right now, or do you just not want to spend a lot of time on it? Then, for example, a little cocktail party...

Choosing a dog is maybe the only opportunity in life to choose a relative. (Mordecai Siegal)   Did you know that a recent study in the US revealed that more than half of pet owners surveyed said that if they got stuck on a desert island, they would rather have...

“Fish and visitors both stink after three days.”    You will make a great first impression by confirming your invitation as soon as possible and stating the day and time of your planned arrival and departure. If you are unable to confirm the invitation within one...

A Portuguese saying goes: “Visitors always bring joy – if not upon their arrival, then surely on their departure.”   Whether you’ll be hosting someone for one night or an entire weekend, long-time friends, or a co-worker, the same principles of hospitality apply...

“Happiness is when what you think, say and do are in harmony.” (Mahatma Gandhi)   At first glance, it may seem that in the age of home offices, limited gatherings and closed restaurants, dealing with social etiquette is somewhat unnecessary. After all, we eat...

"Much can be overcome by the strength of the soul, much by religion, even more by hope, but love triumphs over all.” (Jaroslav Vrchlický)   Etiquette may be a venerable lady of advanced years, but she’s still trendy and keeps up with the times. The situations she...

Restaurants are opening again, but in a slightly different style than we were used to. It is probably not in our power at this moment to predict exactly what restaurants will look like after covid, but it is certainly possible to describe a few key changes that we as...

You may be a regular reader of my blog or you may have just discovered it now. Either way, how about trying a short quiz? Just ten questions. Maybe you can manage it without losing any points! But if not, don’t worry, at least you’ll learn something new. Good luck,...