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Teaching Etiquette at Home

A question I receive quite often is “What are the best ways to incorporate lessons about manners and etiquette with my children at home?” Here are some of the methods that I recommend!

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Afternoon Tea Etiquette & My Favorite Tea Services in NYC

If you have plans to enjoy an afternoon tea service in the near future, or simply want to enhance your knowledge on the subject, this blog post will be filled with all of the tips you need to know. I will also share my favorite places to enjoy afternoon tea in New York City.

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Stopping the Gossip

So, what happens when you find yourself on the other end of an extremely gossipy conversation? Here are some responses you can use that will be polite and respectful, but also allow you to put up that boundary that you do not want to partake in any of this funny business.

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How To: Sympathy and Condolence Cards

Navigating conversations around the etiquette of grief and sympathy and/or condolence cards are one of those topics that should not be ignored. Below, you will find some guidance for this type of correspondence.

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