Modern Etiquette Instruction For Everyone

Gallery

She loves to be held 🙅‍♀️😁

She loves to be held 🙅‍♀️😁

Dinner last eve with a sweet family of four, and I

Dinner last eve with a sweet family of four, and I got a very wise response to one of my etiquette tips…
I was discussing how ladies should always drink out of the same part of the glass rim (to avoid a lipstick ring the whole way around the glass) and a guest said, “except for a salted margarita of course.” Touché 😉 Happy cinco de Mayo 🎉

We see you Summer 💦 @bentleypontoons

We see you Summer 💦 @bentleypontoons

Thursday June 16! 🍽 Lots of requests for a Summ

Thursday June 16! 🍽 Lots of requests for a Summer open to anyone Children’s Dining Etiquette Class and finally got one on the calendar that I hope works with your schedule too!

Contact me directly via email or direct message for more information or to enroll😊 cfetiquette@gmail.com

The weather may still be cold in Spring, but at le

The weather may still be cold in Spring, but at least this etiquette class tonight had a dreamy fire at its side 🔥

Table Setting Tip - Love the placement of this napkin…not underneath the utensils.🍴To avoid having your guests have to rearrange their utensils, place the napkin on top of the plate or to the left of the utensils, or wherever else creative:) Always nice for utensils to remain in place when the napkins go in the lap.

This fraternity house mom knocked it out of the pa

This fraternity house mom knocked it out of the park setting up a dining etiquette class I conducted the other night for the fraternity gentlemen! Lucky guys to have Mama Sara looking out for their personal and professional polish in life 👏

So many good questions out of these gentlemen, they kept me on my toes! My all time favorite is teaching a group the trick for knowing which is your bread plate and which is your drink and seeing faces light up😊

Yes Frogs! 💜 @tcu_athletics Big 12

Yes Frogs! 💜 @tcu_athletics Big 12

What’s your air travel pet peeve?😬🧐 No hea

What’s your air travel pet peeve?😬🧐 No headphones? Rush to the front upon landing? Seat kicking? Shoes off?

Talked all about airport and air travel etiquette on @everydaynorthwest TV in Portland this morning! Big tips - have some grace for others, wear headphones and remember the person in the middle seat gets both arm rests!:)✈️ Oh, and remember the flight attendants are there to tackle the sticky situations. Happy Travels!

Room with a View for a family’s dining etiquette

Room with a View for a family’s dining etiquette class this evening 🍽🍷

Snow Day Tea Party? 🫖🥂 Re-living this incred

Snow Day Tea Party? 🫖🥂 Re-living this incredible one in Canada a few years back with an article contribution for @thespruceofficial on the trend of how vintage tea parties are back!

Snow Day/Chiefs Day

Snow Day/Chiefs Day

#1 is aspirational and #2-4 are my actual NYE;) Su

#1 is aspirational and #2-4 are my actual NYE;) Super informative article from @thespruceofficial on being a great NYE party guest. I learned some new tips from others in the article too. Hope you have a fabulous night ahead. Happy New Year from Hogwarts.

“We are never letting our dog on the bed.”🤫

“We are never letting our dog on the bed.”🤫

The Christmas that keeps on giving ❤️

The Christmas that keeps on giving ❤️

Quite possibly the best way I’ve seen to remembe

Quite possibly the best way I’ve seen to remember;) Believe it or not, there is a proper way! For confirmation see the actual 1891 patent on toilet paper.

So for all of your impending holiday guests, now you know how to position it!😂 The true reason is, it spreads less germs when positioned this way as you touch less paper.

More than you probably wanted to know. Happy Weekend!😁

Because it’s definitely fleeting….merry 🎄🎄🎄

Went back to college for the weekend and we covere

Went back to college for the weekend and we covered it allll…with kids in tow💜 and a TCU win.

💙 Stay for a bit Fall @bentleypontoons

💙 Stay for a bit Fall

@bentleypontoons

Adults to Children all in a day - welcome to the s

Adults to Children all in a day - welcome to the season of gratitude☺️ Business zoom on etiquette discussing the art of the thank you note in the workplace. It makes a tremendous difference, try it. 📝Want to land the job or seal the deal on a proposal…writing a hand written thank you note will set you apart! No fancy stationery needed, just a thoughtful note and a stamp 🤗

Couple of tips - Start with a proper greeting, Dear Mrs. Smith…be specific with what you are thankful for and how you will use it/or how it has impacted you, then sign off with a signature such as Sincerely, Cordially, Best Regards or Regards.

Ended the day with a group of kiddos who could not have been more eager to dig into four courses. Never underestimate the power of food😂❤️

Only one thing could cut into trick or treating…

Only one thing could cut into trick or treating… @dudeperfect 🎃

We did some sleeping in the sun too.🌴 Until nex

We did some sleeping in the sun too.🌴 Until next time Turks🌞

We’ve officially entered the golden hour and gol

We’ve officially entered the golden hour and golden weather sweet spot. 🍁

Drinks in the Dome at night then turned into Donut

Drinks in the Dome at night then turned into Donuts in the Dome the next morn.🥂🍩 parent party/kiddo party. Such a special idea from the local gals behind @domesathome @mrs_td_ ! Will be doing this again 💙 Kids asked if we could keep it! And extra thanks to the local planter 🪴ladies who make everything more beautiful @beautiful.planters 💐

Happy Labor Day 🇺🇸 Summer Send Off 💦Cover

Happy Labor Day 🇺🇸 Summer Send Off 💦Covered all the bases:)

Weekend meal dreaming…is there any more heavenly

Weekend meal dreaming…is there any more heavenly one pot meal than the revered low country boil?! Frogmore stew, shrimp boil, Beaufort stew…whatever you may call it, the boil is an undisputed showstopper on the table, and so, so delicious! But how best to eat it?🤔

Pics from a low country boil I was lucky to attend over the summer, and I love how the chef made it so incredibly simple to approach with just a pair of crab claw crackers and a square pan to use for sauces and discards. One guest asked the chef how to eat the boiled new potatoes, and he replied, “why, with your hands of course!”🤗

It’s your boil, make your own rules! But here are a few extra tips to help make your guests right at home:
- Besides a hefty napkin, a towelette or warm towel is always a nice touch for hands at the end of this hands-on meal
- Be sure to place any sauces on your own plate or platter for dipping, no communal sauce dipping
- Have utensils on standby for any guests who prefer a knife or fork for it

Any others? Oh and one more genius, this chef added broccoli to the boil as well and it was a perfect addition!

Are you a “come on over anytime” kind of perso

Are you a “come on over anytime” kind of person or a “let’s make a play date” scheduler?🤗 Or maybe like most of us somewhere in between! Great question I had the chance to answer for the @chicagotribune this week.

Despite my lack of posts, this summer has been filled with so many great etiquette courses - including a few things I learned along the way too. More to come!#cfetiquette #etiquette #emilypostinstitute

Last hurrah before school begins in stunning Washi

Last hurrah before school begins in stunning Washington and Oregon ⛰🍷

Happy 19 @benfad14 🥂

Happy 19 @benfad14 🥂

Reunited and so very grateful for camp!🏕🛶 #c

Reunited and so very grateful for camp!🏕🛶 #campozark

Couldn’t help myself❤️ Dinner with the Hubs

Couldn’t help myself❤️ Dinner with the Hubs @frenchmarketkc

Some favorites from Yellowstone today and our new

Some favorites from Yellowstone today and our new bestie stopping by to say hi this evening 🦊

Full day:) Sunrise @glaciernps and Sunset @underca

Full day:) Sunrise @glaciernps and Sunset @undercanvasofficial 🐾🌲🍷💫