Manners Blog
What is the Etiquette of Wearing Perfume
What is the Etiquette of Wearing Perfume Do you have a signature scent that you like to wear? Chanel No.5 and Dior are both iconic. Jo Malone created the popular grapefruit scent years ago and it has become very popular. Scents can...
Jackie Kennedy Public Private and Secret
Jackie Kennedy Public Private and Secret -is a book that captured my attention. It is a quick and fascinating read about a woman who is elegant, confident and certainly had and still has a presence. Did you know Jackie, at the age of 21, was...
Create a Beautiful Life in January as an Etiquette Expert
Creating a beautiful life involves a combination of many things, good habits, being intentional about it as well as an awareness. Creating beauty in our lives is easy - especially when we start to notice what is important to us. It is often the...
History of the Coupe Glass
Did you know there are seven shapes of champagne glasses? And the Coupe is my favorite. I love the style and shape of it. It also reminds me of the show, Mad Men! Coupe glasses (pronounced "coop") have wide, shallow bowls sitting on top of a stem....
A Loving Table
What is your favorite memory as a child? A vacation? An event? Playing games at home? This may not surprise you, for me it was our family meals. I have the fondest memories, of my mother’s fried chicken and sitting around with platters on the...
How to Be Refined
What can we do in our daily lives to return to the art of being refined? I recognize the world has changed. We are more casual than we have ever been. Adding a few small details can make us and others feel a bit more special. Today, I...
Tipping Etiquette
News Day (a New York based newspaper) recently asked my thoughts and observations about tipping. This is a very hot topic at the moment. Tipping Etiquette: What You Need to Know Right Now There is a new tipping culture and many are...
Thanksgiving Etiquette
Here are answers to our most frequently asked questions about Thanksgiving Etiquette. Remember, Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and togetherness, so approach these etiquette questions with the aim of creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere...
Lisa Richey provides etiquette programs to businesses, schools, and individuals.
