http://lordmanners.com Etiquette For Success - Perfection Is Our Business Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:15:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most of the world uses both utensils together, to eat: knife in the right hand and fork in the left. The US of course does things in their own way and after cutting the food with their knife and fork they place their knife on the side of the plate, ... http://lordmanners.com/?p=310 We notice that Halloween is huge in the US; it is getting more popular in the UK but a much bigger celebration in the UK takes place on November 5th; Guy Fawkes Night.  For those who aren't familiar with Guy Fawkes here are a few historical facts. Guy Fawkes was a ... http://lordmanners.com/?p=308 What to do with your utensils: the following is taken from Lord Roberts ebook: The Art of Etiquett; Make Money Over Dinner   "In 1901, G.R.M. Devereux said in Etiquette for Women, “. . . after you pick up a piece of cutlery, it should never touch the ... http://lordmanners.com/?p=307 The following is taken from Lord Robert's ebook: The art of Etiquette: Make Money Over Dinner Place the bread you select on the plate to your left. Bread is never cut in two, it is never cut at all; the bread is broken or torn off one small ... http://lordmanners.com/?p=306 Passing the Food: Follow the link below for information on this subject http://lordmanners.com/?p=276 Eating Soup: The following is taken from Lord Roberts ebook: The Art of Etiquette: Make Money Over Dinner Soup is "always eaten silently.  It is normally served with an under plate; a plate that goes under the soup bowl. The ... http://lordmanners.com/?p=305 Really my husband should write this blog, he is the expert but unfortunately he is unwell at present and we hate to leave it too long between entries. He has asked me to talk about proper table manners. People ask us time and time again about this subject. Using the Napkin: ... http://lordmanners.com/?p=304 Although cell phone use was third on my list of topics I have chosen to discuss it here because of the recent tragic train accident in California that is being attributed to the engineer texting just prior to the accident and missing the signal to stop. My husband often asks me ... http://lordmanners.com/?p=302 As people speak to us on our travels four main topics of concern come up repeatedly. People seem anxious to talk about the decline of good manners and etiquette in society. They are almost relieved somehow to find someone to talk to who "understand". Over the next few days I will ... http://lordmanners.com/?p=295 Etiquette has everything to do with how we present ourselves and how we behave, that all important first impression. The Lord Mayor of London could do with some lessons. Did he not feel ashamed of himself as he stood next to the pristinely turned out Chinese and French gentlemen on ... http://lordmanners.com/?p=301 . Only senior members of the negotiating team will speak. Designate the most senior person in your group as your spokesman for the introductory functions. . Business negotiations occur at a slow pace. . Be prepared for the agenda to become a jumping off point for other discussions. . Chinese are non-confrontational. They will not overtly say ... http://lordmanners.com/?p=293