Practicing Savoir-faire in Life’s Most Memorable Moments

Practicing Savoir-faire in Life’s Most Memorable Moments

Few things can erode confidence like being invited to an event where you are clueless about what to wear or how to navigate a particular social setting. In fact, most people tend to turn down an invitation to an event that is outside of their comfort zone. Their assumption is that everyone else possesses the required savoir-faire. Nothing could be further from the truth. These skills, like any skill, are only learned through training and practice.

What is savoir-faire? Continue reading

Tips for Being a Delightful Host and Guest

Tips for Being a Delightful Host and Guest

It is an honor to be invited into a person’s home. The moment you enter the front door you are ushered into the place where they live, love, celebrate, and surround themselves with things that bring them joy. This intimate experience cannot be duplicated in the finest restaurant or beautiful hotel. Home is designed to be a sacred place and a quick few reminders can help everyone enjoy the experience.Continue reading

How to Avoid That Awkward Date

How to Avoid That Awkward Date

So, what is a “date”? Letitia Baldrige, world-famous etiquette expert, defines a date as any time two people agree to meet on a specific day at a specific time for the purpose of doing something special. Often we think of a date only in a romantic context, but we also set dates with our family and friends.Continue reading

9 Practical Ways to Diminish Holiday Stress

9 Practical Ways to Diminish Holiday Stress

How do you create happy celebrations and wonderful memories while avoiding holiday stress? The key is preparation!

  1. Prepare your calendar.  Carefully consider your calendar and what holiday events are realistic to add to your schedule. Choose activities that are most important to you first, and then add other options as time permits. Remember, an overloaded schedule is guaranteed to create stress. Continue reading
Is the RSVP Dead?

Is the RSVP Dead?

“It’s three days before my dinner party, and only a few of my guests have bothered to RSVP. Are the others coming? Should I call them? Should I plan on their attending or assume they will not? If I assume they will not, what will I do if they do show up? How much food should I prepare? Should I prepare extra in case some of the guests bring others who were not invited? What about seating? Maybe my guests don’t even know what an RSVP is!”

What is a host to do? These are the questions that keep hosts up at night and scare others away from ever giving thought to hosting an event.Continue reading