Entertaining

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2013-06-13 Social Etiquette and Good Manners - funeral:

Dear Blinda,  My condolences for this tragic loss. Every family arranges funerals differently. People in general are neither expected or not to attend a funeral. This is a matter of personal choice. This

2013-06-10 Social Etiquette and Good Manners - Dorms of correct address:

Dear Julie,  I do apologize for the delay in answering your question. You must choose one title for the the place card - presumably the one most appropriate to the formal dinner. If a medical doctor, you'd

2013-05-30 Social Etiquette and Good Manners - Dutch Treat Et Al !:

Dear Jonathan:    You have been friends with "takers" not givers and that is extremely frustrating to you and your wife who are "givers".  The etiquette rule is that entertaining is a reciprocal activity

2013-05-28 Party Planning - Party food estimate:

If all you are serving is the cold buffet foods i would say about 8 oz. To 12 oz plates per person. That would essentially mean about 2oz cheese and 2 oz to 3 oz meat. The rest is made up with the salads

2013-05-24 Social Etiquette and Good Manners - Thank You:

Dear Linda:    Please allow me to share my condolences. Next I must share my shock and sadness upon hearing of the occurrence you describe.     In difficult times, we rely on the kindness and concern of