by jill on August 24, 2010
Have you ever encountered a filthy microwave, dirty dishes in the sink, leftovers that have become science experiments, or an empty spot in the frig where your food used to be? Break rooms are one of those common areas, along with bathrooms, cafeterias, and hallways, where we comingle with each other at work. Here are [...]
by jill on September 9, 2009
To get the group’s attention, never tap on a glass; simply stand, holding your glass in the air. Toasts should be offered standing, unless at a private, small affair or in a public restaurant. The person being toasted remains seated. Don’t hold your glass in the air during your toast. Set it down after you [...]
by jill on August 19, 2009
Place settings usually include a small plate on the upper left hand side – your “bread-and-butter” plate. As the name suggests, this is where you place your bread or rolls and your serving of butter. Consider this plate, also, as the place to collect any miscellaneous items that accumulate as you eat, such as creamer [...]
When you dine, your “real estate” extends beyond your place setting to the other items within your reach. Take a look – is the salad dressing, salt and pepper, or coffee creamer in your control? Your tablemates are depending on you to start those items around at the appropriate times. Don’t make them beg for [...]