Awesome Etiquette

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Awesome Etiquette: How To Extract Yourself From A Dull Dinner Party

Let's be honest — not all dinner parties are great. The fun-factor might be low and the food could be subpar. So how do you know when to make an exit…

If a co-worker can't take a hint that you prefer not to gossip about the boss, you might need to be more direct.

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Awesome Etiquette: Bossy Gossip

Got a co-worker who's always complaining about the boss and tries to include you in the chatter? One listener does, and wants to know how to back away.…

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Awesome Etiquette: Familiar Strangers On A Train

If you have a morning commute via bus or train into work, you might use that down time as a chance to catch up on a book or to listen in to your favorite…

From picking up the tab for flowers to a simple monetary donation, there are many ways to offer finanacial support when a friend loses a loved one.

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Awesome Etiquette: Offering Financial Support For A Funeral

Offering financial assistance to a friend or family member after the death of a loved one is a tradition for some people. The reason for this is to help…

There's nothing wrong with relaxing on the couch but, when a guest arrives, always be sure to get up to say hello.

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Awesome Etiquette: For Crying Out Loud, Get Up And Say Hello!

You finally have some highly coveted down-time on the couch when, all of a sudden, a friend of your spouse arrives and you're faced with the decision of…

Regardless of your relationship, always ask before taking food from someone else's plate.

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Awesome Etiquette: I Love You But, Sorry, That's My Food

No matter how long you've been with your spouse or partner, there's still a protocol for sharing food.A listener, married for 28 years, has finally had…

If you're uncertain whether or not a person with a disability needs assistance, just ask. This allows the person to either accept or decline your offer.

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Awesome Etiquette: Offering Assistance To People With Disabilities

What is the protocol for offering assistance to people with disabilities? That question comes from a listener who noticed a wheelchair user having…

If at all possible, it's best not to recline your airplane seat to avoid encroaching on the space of the passenger behind you.

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Awesome Etiquette: Please Return Your Seat To The Upright Position

We recently fielded a question about something many of us have struggled with when flying. A listener shared that, while traveling recently, he reclined…

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Awesome Etiquette: When To Stop Saying 'Happy New Year'

For how long do you continue to say "Happy New Year!" when greeting someone? After the first week of January? Anytime before March?Daniel Post Senning and…

Accepting one invitation while declining another is often a difficult choice, especially when feelings might be hurt.

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Awesome Etiquette: Attending The 'Preferred' Party

A listener writes: Each year, a friend invites me and my husband to his New Year's party. This year, we're expecting his invitation but haven't been…