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Thank You Note Etiquette

December 31, 2014 By Tiffany Nielsen

Etiquette Matters

Thank You Note Etiquette Tips

Is it important to mail handwritten thank you notes for holiday presents?

I think so. Some don’t, but if you do, here’s a few tips you will find useful to keep you in touch with your own etiquette preferences.

Company Etiquette: If you were a house guest this past holiday season, I’m confident you will make time to send  a thoughtful thank you note to your gracious host. Clean sheets, good food and warm hospitality were gifts given to you by very thoughtful people.

Social Etiquette:  A holiday party hosted by your employer, a client or service provider also calls for thank you notes. Send one to the President, organizer and anyone else who gave you red-carpet treatment.

Mailed Packages: The etiquette for when you receive presents in the mail is simple: Call, email or text a message to senders. Not everyone uses text messaging- F.Y.I. Of course, remember to send handwritten thank you notes once the mailed gifts have been open. A phone call goes a long way too.

I realize  phone calls and writing notes may not be an option for some of you. Do what you can, but remember that it’s extremely important to thank anyone who gives you a gift.

Do you write thank you notes? Do you need inspiration to start writing today? Let’s talk about it! If you leave a message in the comment section below, that would be terrific.

Happy New Year!

Your Favorite Etiquette Lady,

Tiffany

Filed Under: Holiday Etiquette Tagged With: Etiquette, Manners, thank you note etiquette

Be an Adult with Manners

December 22, 2014 By Tiffany Nielsen

Adult Manners Matter

Don’t give up on good manners!

Teaching kids manners takes patience and a strong will. Some listen, learn and adapt quickly while others will mock you until you give up. Don’t give up!  As an adult, it is your responsibility to lead by example in order for kids to trust good manners are fashionable- not a form of punishment.

Here are a few of my timeless holiday guidelines for adults:

Lazy bums– Holiday Sloths are people who are too lazy to get up off the couch as house guests arrive with presents and food for all to enjoy. Don’t be a sloth! Get up and greet people and show your good manners.

Can’t ever say too many thanks! – After your kids say their thanks for presents (words, hugs, kisses, smiles, etc… all which work well), it’s the parents turn to also give thanks for the gifts given to their children. Teach and show your kids the art of gratitude and good manners.

Cell Phones – Texting, snapping and scrolling as presents are being passed out is extremely rude. Break up with your cell phone! Be present and show good manners.

Remember that the Inn Keeper wasn’t too lazy or behaving in a self-consumed manner when a special family came knocking at his door.  He accommodated, greeted and provided the best hospitality he could give to his guests. Be the Inn Keeper.

 

 

 

Filed Under: Holiday Etiquette Tagged With: adult manners, Cell phone etiquette, dining etiquette, Etiquette, house guest etiquette, Manners, party planning, rude people

Table Settings for Informal and Formal Meals

December 15, 2014 By Tiffany Nielsen

 

Let your imagination and creativy lead you as you align your table settings.

Laguiole Flatware, 5-Piece Place Setting in Red from Williams Sonoma.

 One plate, one fork, one knife, and a spoon are typical pieces included in  everyday table settings.

A drinking glass or cup for water, milk, etc… sits at the upper right side of your plate.

You will most likely encounter informal table settings at home, in restaurants and at informal parties and receptions.

To set formal table settings, start with an informal table setting then build from there, adding chargers or placemats, additional silverware for a multi-course meal, pretty glassware, your best dishes and a bread plate and butter spreader.

The most important tip I can give you doesn’t come from a store; it comes from your heart, and your own desire to preserve the traditions of dining together. If it’s only one night a year you are able to gather people at your table, let it be a special night. Be as formal or informal as you prefer without losing sight of how blessed you are to have people dining at your table.

We have more table setting tips at www.tiffanynielsen.com/blog. Enjoy and thank you for sharing our mission to preserve the traditions of etiquette and manners.

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Dining Etiquette, Holiday Etiquette Tagged With: dining etiquette, how to set a table, Manners, place settings, table settings

Caps That Give Back

December 13, 2013 By Tiffany Nielsen

PROMO FLYER

The recent news in our household prompted us to find a way not to cry over spilt milk; but, rather rise up and do something loving and fantastic for other people. It’s like the Christmas spirit came down, smacked us across the face and asked us to do something good!

My husband’s mother, my mommy in law, recently underwent 14 rounds of chemotherapy to battle lung cancer. She had 6 months of glorious remission this past summer, which was a breath of fresh air for all of us! Over Thanksgiving weekend the cancer reared its ugly head once again, and before we knew it, we were back in chemo land. This time, six weeks of daily radiation has been added to her already weekly chemo treatments. Hate Cancer! However, God continues to bless her! She’s a fighter and an inspiration to everyone, not to mention very dignified and extremely positive.

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In the spirit of Christmas, my sister-in-law Laura Nielsen Miller has created a special Christmas tithing that, with your consideration, will help us make good of our situation.

TODAY, Dec 14 shop our collection and 50% OF PROFITS will  be used for purchasing Homecoming’s beautiful and soft Carly Caps for the patients at SEQUOIA REGIONAL CANCER CENTER, Visalia, CA. This is where our sweet mom, Charlene is having her treatments and many ladies will benefit from this.

SPECIAL BONUS – each person who orders will qualify to WIN a $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to be used after January 1st…just in time for new releases!

In the season of giving, as you choose to give to your loved ones, also choose to shop where your dollars will go a little farther. As always, a portion of all Homecoming Trunk Show profits benefit important, legitimate and verified military charities.

Merry Christmas and blessings to you!
Tiffany,

Your Personal Stylist
PROMO FLYER

Filed Under: Holiday Etiquette

Etiquette and International Travel: What and Where Good Relationships Will Land You

March 16, 2012 By Tiffany Nielsen

Etiquette and International Travel

In addition to being a fan of all things “etiquette,” I love to cook and travel. In 2003, I took a forced sabbatical after being laid off by one of my favorite employers. Once I got over the shock of joining the ranks of the unemployed, I did what I had to do – buy an airplane ticket to Ireland.

Who does this besides me?  If you’ve traveled to Ireland or any other country, I

International Travel, Etiquette, Relationships, Pen Pals

Pen Pals for Life! Tiffany and Louise from Ireland

would be glad to hear what you enjoyed. My first stop on what became an etiquette stepping stone to my International Etiquette business was Cork, Ireland to meet up with my 5th grade pen pal, Louise.  Since I’m still friends with Louise –not to mention with my former boss who had to painstakingly hand me a “pink slip” – it’s no wonder I encourage everyone to join the fun of building and keeping relationships along life’s highway.

International travel not only opens our minds to how different yet similar we are to other cultures, it develops our taste buds.  Irish luck landed me a delicious bowl of Louise’s real Irish stew (to die for!) when we settled into her home. From there, I fell in love with custard sauce over Irish blackberry pie, carrots and turnips.

I don’t have the fabulous custard recipe, but I searched and tested a comparable Irish lamb stew recipe that I’d like to share with you. It is a hearty, wholesome dinner and the beer and barley guarantee it to be a crowd pleaser! So, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, help yourself to this treat at http://www.gumbopages.com/food/irish/stew.html.

Sláinte (“To your health” Irish Gaelic).

Filed Under: Business Travel, Holiday Etiquette, Social Etiquette Tagged With: Etiquette, International Etiquette, International travel

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