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Modern etiquette includes many forms

Dear Reader, Let’s take a minute this month to talk about the origins and different kinds of etiquette. Etiquette goes all the way back to the French courts of the 1600-1700s. Story has it that the head gardener of Versailles was having trouble keeping the courtiers from traveling off the footpaths and wandering all over…

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Discuss the state of modern manners

Dear Reader, I look to the New Year with much enthusiasm. A new year, a fresh start, and a perfect time to discuss the state of modern manners. According to my absolute favorite Miss Manners the incomparable Judith Martin, we will “not let you off from sending letters of thanks, answering invitations, and refraining from…

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Holiday tipping etiquette

Mrs. Abramovitz, would you talk to us about holiday tipping? – CC Yes, dear ones, tipping can be one of the most stressful and confusing aspects of etiquette; add in the holidays, and it can become overwhelming. The holiday season is indeed upon us, and this is the time Americans choose to thank those who…

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Are some manners considered old fashioned?

I love this question. Let me tell you about something that just happened to me. I was hosting some longtime friends for lunch. Their two sons, 19 and 21 years of age, were with us. The table was preset and I asked the guests to please seat themselves while I gathered lunch. As I approached…

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Children need to learn manners from adults

Mrs. Abramovitz, would you talk to us about good manners at home? -JL What a great question and what a great time to ask it. It’s interesting that we are often more polite to strangers than to our own family members. It might be that the people who are closest to us will love us…

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Grocery cart etiquette

Thoroughly Modern Manners – Ask Mrs. Abramovitz Mrs. Abramovitz, Would you please talk to us about grocery cart etiquette? – L.Z. I am so glad you asked! Let’s start with: stay to your right, tuck out of the way, and always return your cart. Grocery store maneuvering is much the same as driving. So, stay…

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