Arriving at a party usually is the easy part. But after a while, some can become boring and an early (or earlier) exit might be in order. So how do you leave a partly with tact and poise so you won't be accused of just mooching off the free food and...

Here are some tips on how to maintain business e-mails to be used for work purposes only: Remind your employees that the work e-mail accounts do not belong to them. They are the company's. Make it clear that work e-mails is the property of the...

Saying "Thank you" to your boss does not mean you're sucking up. Sometimes, there really are circumstances when even a "Thank you" is not enough to convey your gratitude to the person you are working for. For these kinds of situations, here is how you...

If you wish to send a two-weeks notice, here are a couple of tips you might want to consider. Keep it professional and simple enough. Make sure your language is formal. Be polite and respectful, regardless of the reason why you are handing your...

One way to show appreciation of people's get well soon wishes is to thank them. Although doing it in person is well, a thank-you card can certainly state how much you appreciate their well wishes. First of all, get a thank you card. A simple one...

RSVP's in invitations require the recepient to reply and confirm their attendance. It is good manners and the very decent thing to do. Hosts ask for replies because they need to finalize their plans. Respond right away. This means replying within a...

Be considerate when you do transactions in public places such as the post office. Before going to the post office, make sure that you have all the envelopes addressed correctly. If you have packages, be bothered to find out the requirement when it...

Sharing living quarters with someone, whether you share an intimate relationship or not, requires a lot of give-and-take between (or among) parties. One major contention between roommates is the financial side of things. To avoid future arguments, it...

Leaving a message on someone's voicemail can actually be daunting for some, especially those who have never used this feature before. Just think of it like a message you would leave in an answering machine. Here are more pointers: If you know that...

The general rule is to never answer someone else's phone as it is considered impolite. However there are certain circumstances which can be exceptions to the rule - like when you have the premission to do so, or if you were asked by the owner to answer...

Yes, there is such a thing as a correct way to tipping your favorite stylist or masseuse. Here is how: The amount to tip should be based on the total amount of service fee before tax has been added. Tip should be 15 to 20 percent of this amount. You...

Do not be intimidated when you get an invitation to a cocktail party. Here are some pointers on how to make sure you act properly and appropriately as you attend the event; Respond to th RSVP indicated in the invitation as soon as possible. This is...

If you're unsure of what to wear for a wedding reception, here are tipz that you might want to consider: Always check the invitation. It usually indicates what type of clothes to wear. It can be formal or semi-formal. Some invitations even say if you...

There is nothing wrong in displaying diplomas. Just make sure that you do it properly and somehow modestly so that you won't come off as too proud of yourself and your achievements. Consider framing your diploma. Choose a simple yet high quality...

The RSVP written on invitations means, "Répondez s'il vous plaît", which is a French word for "Respond if it pleases you." If you see this on an invitation you've received here is what you need to do: Be prompt in your respons, whether it's a yes...