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Social Etiquette and Good Manners/Amanda Gamble
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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-25 | Lindamarie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you. As an educator, I knew this was the correct approach, but I really wanted to share in my husband's joy. Also, as I mentioned in my question, we never have the means or the time to travel together. To be together in Cambridge would have been something special and especially on my birthday. The graduation exercises and luncheon would be finished by 1pm and we would have had the remainder of the day and evening to celebrate. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! |
| 2009-11-23 | Elin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you, thank you! I really wish she would just leave him behind - it is terribly uncomfortable all the way around. :( You rock. :) Elin K. |
| 2009-11-21 | Vera | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi Amanda- Thank you so much for your thoughts. Yes, it's going to be a fantastic celebration! I thought much the same way as you, ask a few questions and just go for a great time. I have no reservations, I'm his sista! I appreciate the reinforcements. |
| 2009-11-20 | Teresa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you, your answer helped a lot! It may have seemed insignificant, but to me, I was stressing! |
| 2009-11-19 | Kelsang | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-11-17 | Lisa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your opinion, it was helpful. |
| 2009-11-15 | Lucy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you....you sent an excellent suggestion. Lucy Edmonds |
| 2009-11-12 | Linda | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your reply. I will contact my friend to find out what's going on. Best regards, Linda |
| 2009-11-10 | sam | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | very happy with the response, thank-you |
| 2009-11-09 | Steve | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | No | I appreciate the response and understand the comments...But I guess what I draw from this is there is no rule on fashion and I guess whatever you want to wear is fine. I was looking for a more defined answer, but so be it. Thanks, Steve |
| 2009-11-09 | Larry | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | Yes | I ended up telling my mom & 2 sisters that I was hurt by the time they spend with my ex because there is some things that happened in the past that my ex has done. I then told my ex about that conversation and asked her to respect my wishes and stay away from my family. She said it would be up to my family. We will see what happens. |
| 2009-11-06 | Suzanne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Amanda, your advice was fabulous and I intend to follow it. |
| 2009-11-02 | Donna Berger | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you |
| 2009-11-02 | Annie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you, Amanda - I totally agree - I think I just needed someone on the outside to tell me what I already knew. Much appreciated! |
| 2009-11-01 | Alexandra | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-01 | Rachelle | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | No | |
| 2009-11-01 | Cindy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much. Your comments come from an objective expert not one tied to emotion. :) Thank you for taking time to respond. |
| 2009-10-30 | Michelle | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Amanda, Thank you very much for your expertise and sensitivity to this matter! |
| 2009-10-29 | Nania | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-26 | Christine | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very helpful. |
| 2009-10-26 | Tara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-23 | Sheila | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great advice, she was certainly instrumental in my husband and I being able to make a decision. Thank you Amanda so much |
| 2009-10-22 | emma | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your help Amanda |
| 2009-10-21 | S Thompson | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for helping me. I needed a truthful answer about the situation. I did not want to make it personal, but this helps put things into perspective. |
| 2009-10-16 | Allie | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-08 | Andi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | It's nice to have a resource for these types of questions. Thanks so much! |
| 2009-10-06 | Sonya | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-06 | Carlin | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your quick response. |
| 2009-10-02 | Paul | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank You Amanda. Great response and I will definitely take that advice. Thanks again! Paul |
| 2009-10-02 | Lexie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great advice, and I intent to follow it. Thank you so much! |
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Answers by Expert:
Amanda Gamble
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
I have been writing a daily etiquette advice column for 8 years. I have taught as well as given lectures on the subject.
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