Social Etiquette and Good Manners/Expert Profile

Expertise

I will answer any etiquette question you`d care to ask! I will be happy to give friendly non-judgmental advice on any situation. If your question is rude,incoherent or demands I confirm your "victim" story, I reserve the right to refuse to answer. Life is too short. Certain cultures and customs are not part of my personal experience,but I will research to get the needed answer. Time specific questions may or may not get answered by your deadline.

Experience in the area

I have been writing a daily etiquette advice column for 8 years. I have taught as well as given lectures on the subject.

What do you like about this subject?

Everything! Manners are just a great framework. If you know what is expected you can be much more confident in everything that you do.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

To let people know that etiquette is not outdated or foolish. It is about kindness and making people feel welcomed and at ease. No one likes to feel out of place or insecure.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

The biggest changes I see in the rules written in etiquette books come just before or right after a war.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Again,people think that proper etiquette is about snobbery or only for the elite. Not the case at at all. It really is meant to give people the power to act with assurance.