Many say that chivalry is dead. How many times have guys opened doors for girls, pulled out chairs for them, or threw down their coats or jackets on puddles for girls to step on? Not a chance in 21st century society. Thing is, plenty of women still...

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...

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...

Balloons, like any other gifts, can be a fun and creative way of sending your best wishes to a sick friend or relative who is in the hospital for confinement. Before sending anything, may it be balloons or something else, always contact the hospital...

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...

Self reliance can be taught in stages, depending on the age of your child. As long as they are still legally considered dependent of you, it is still your job as parents, to make sure that they be independent and self-reliant when they finally leave...

A potluck event is when guests are asked to contribute to the occasion by bringing food for everyone to eat. If the host of the party did not specify what food you should bring (ie. main dish, dessert, appetizers, snacks, etc.), then inform them of...

There are certain ways and manner on how to interact with your boss, so even if you have a friendly working relationship with the boss, you still make it professional" Use your boss' prefered title. If it's on first name basis, then good. But if your...

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...

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...

Sitting in a table set up for formal dining can be a little intimidating, especially for those who are more used to a hearty family setting. Don't scared, read the follwoing tips and follow them when you're invited to a sit-down dinner. Allow your...

There are social rules that govern cell phone use in public. Here are some stuff you need to mind when you are out there with your cell phone. Shut your phone off when you are in a hospital, the theater, an airplane, in the movie house or wherever...