ETIQUETTE ARTICLES

I had a rare moment of fashion crisis this week I was watching the television show Ugly Betty

Have you ever been interested in learning about cigars The proper way to smoke them

A greeting and gesture of acknowledgement, handshakes provide an insight into the person whose hand you are shaking Lots of us make use of them everyday so it is beneficial to take the time to understand how to perform and analyze them

There are certain etiquettes that a classy smoker must follow, especially if you are smoking a cigar, which is a symbol of elegance A cigar has a strong smell of tobacco which is a delight for smokers but can be offensive to non-smokers

The newest trend among men is to look metro sexual Whilst the definition of this is pretty vague and hazy, a dress shirt perhaps forms an integral part of it

The wedding is a significant event in a couple's life As friends, we would love to be there for them as they exchange their vows

Whether it is a job interview lunch, lunch with management, or you are meeting with a prospective client, it is essential to practice proper lunch etiquette Without proper dining etiquette, you will make a bad impression and either miss out on landing a great job or client, or lose out on a great job promotion

One of the most challenging things about entertaining guests is knowing what to serve them There is a tendency to try and be all things to all people, and make too much of everything

After their peak use in the 1960’s followed by near extinction during the informal 1990’s and early 2000’s, the cufflink is back During the dot com era/ computer revolution, between the 1980’s-2000’s, Corporate America made significant advances in production and technology

Weddings are a special time for a couple that is in love and ready to begin life together as one Second marriages have become as common as first marriages

Cufflinks are essential accessories to a man’s outfit Therefore, they are always in demand; even the branded ones

Going out to dine in a restaurant has become more popular over the last couple of years People are busier than ever

Sadly, very few people, from the lowest workers to the top executives, know the ins and outs of etiquette for business lunches Simple things that their mom probably taught them when they were growing up at home have been forgotten, and business universities are apparently not teaching business etiquette

Having an exquisite dinner at a fine dining restaurant is a wonderful way to relax and enjoy a first-rate meal When partaking in the fine dining experience, there are a number of etiquette practices that must be followed in order to make the dining experience even more special

In some countries and cultures, bridesmaids don't really take an active part in the wedding ceremony They may walk down the aisle in their bridesmaid dresses beautiful and proud but that's the totality of their role

It would be boorish not to invited your ex in-laws to your second wedding if you have close ties with them especially if you have been widowed All throughout the years that you reared your young ones, without your husband, their son, they were there for you

Fashion has gone unisex for a while now So if you are wondering why men would require something like fashion you are grossly mistaken

Ok, so you’ve worked tirelessly around the clock to create the perfect Christmas atmosphere for your guests as you await their arrival You have hung all of the decorations, the Christmas dinner is all but ready to be eaten, and you’ve checked your gift list up and down to make sure that all gifts are accounted for

Men’s fashion is not a thing of passé, anymore Previously, as in a millennium back, if you think deeply, or if you had paid close attention to your history classes, you’d remember that men being too fashion conscious was not really a good thing

“Clothes make a man”_ when it comes to power dressing for men, this adage fits the bill completely In the corporate world, your personality plays a major role in getting you the success you deserve

Weddings are one of the most important occasions that can happen in a person's lifetime This is a special day for the couple and for the people whom they invite to help them celebrate their day as well

Olympic fever is spreading worldwide, thanks to an interestingly choreographed version of the 2008 Summer Games manufactured - as is so much else in the world - by the Chinese The 2008 Summer Games began with a brilliant (though partially digitally created) Opening Ceremony, running through a series of events in which the Chinese seem to be carrying the day - or at least the largest number of gold medals, and soon to culminate in that Christmas Afternoon of all let-downs - the Closing Ceremony

This is a vexed question which has plagued couples through the ages and the simple answer is not simple - it all depends on where you live and what the conditions for giving the ring were when the proposal was made The bottom line is that state law will determine who gets the engagement ring when the engagement is called off and different states have come to different answers - it is a sad fact that engagements do end but perhaps it is even sadder that the matter ends up in court