American - Writer | February 9, 1926 - October 29, 2012
You'd be surprised how much easier it is to conduct business over tea than over lunch or dinner in a bustling restaurant.
Letitia Baldrige
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Everybody forgets names and faces, and it's just inconsiderate to expect someone who isn't your boss or your sister-in-law to know exactly who you are.
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If the flu situation in your town is serious, cancel a large long-awaited party you had scheduled, but promise the guests in an e-mail that you will reschedule the party as soon as possible.
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Writers on etiquette receive a continuous flow of questions on subjects such as 'When is it too early in the season to wear white accessories?' and 'What is the proper gift to send to a family in mourning?'
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For years, people have re-dialed when the line was busy. They waited their turn. When I'm put on hold, I always hope that as my revenge, their other call will be someone wanting to sell them something.
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I don't ever knock anybody; that's bad manners.
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Doubleday is used to my talking about manners because I am, after all, known for that, and that's my persona.
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I talk about beepers going off in the middle of a concert and people being late and not apologizing, and people not RSVP-ing, and adult children going back to live with their parents, which we didn't have in the '60s and '70s.
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It's very important with these young people who are graduating and getting married to write thank-you notes.
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Go to any bookstore, and you'll see thousands of books on etiquette, which suggests there's a lot of self-help going on. There is hope.
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More young people are aware of the need for thank yous and aware of the tremendous impression they make.
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When somebody throws something out the car window, honk at them, but don't give them the finger. We've got to temper our negative feelings about people who desecrate the environment.
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