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My friend has a habit of being late. I will soon be
hosting a special dinner gathering for which she is
invited. How much holding time is appropriate if she is
late?
Being prompt always shows good manners, tardiness is
rude. But for those who are late a good host/hostess
will hold dinner no longer than 10 minutes as a
consideration to the other guests. Late comers should
start their meal with the course currently being served.
Is an e-mail RSVP acceptable?
You may respond to an invitation the same way you
received the invitation. For example, if you received an
invitation by e-mail, go ahead and respond by e-mail. If
you received an invitation via telephone message respond
with a phone call. Invitations received in the mail are
always formally responded to by mail.
How much of a tip should a pizza delivery person
receive?
Pay 10% of the bill but no less than $2.00.
May I hand out my business card to everyone attending
a networking event?
Business cards should be given out discretely and only
to those who ask for one. Some net working events may
have a table set up for everyone to place a small stack
of their cards allowing attendees to peruse them. Never
scatter your cards about or hand them out
indiscriminately.
How do I handle a dinner gathering where something I
do not like to eat is being served?
When the food is passed simply say “no thank you”. Never
reveal why you don’t like it or cannot eat it. If the
food is pre-plated, eat what you can and don’t make a
fuss. Always and graciously compliment the host/hostess.
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