By With Thanksgiving just weeks away, I thought I would broach the subject of decorum at family functions. Here is an easy to follow list of my Top 5 Thanksgiving Dinner Dont’s 5. Don’t Knock It Til You’ve Tried It. That macaroni and Jello casserole might be the next best thing since sliced bread. (Doubtful. But a possibility). At minimum, try one of things you have always said you hated like corn pudding, stuffing or cranberry sauce.
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Recently, Director Crystal L. Bailey contributed her expertise to a Yahoo Style article, Selfie Etiquette for the Self-Obsessed Generation. Writer Kayleen Schaefer asks, What is it about turning the lens on ourselves that makes us forget our manners? “Ultimately, ‘selfie’ is short for self-centered or self-absorbed,” says Crystal L. Bailey, director of The Etiquette Institute of Washington in Washington, D.C. “Etiquette at its root is about considering others first. It’s rare that these two, ‘selfies’ and etiquette, are
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Read moreOn Tuesdaay the participants of our Adult Business Etiquette Dinner enjoyed an evening of elegance at the Morrison House Hotel. A 3-course dinner and wine pairing offered the opportunity to discuss topics such as American v. Continental dining, Handling Business Dinners & Working the Room. Thank you to all who shared with us. Please look out for our upcoming November 2014
Read moreOn August 24, 2014 our Etiquette on the Hill children and teen students enjoyed the ambiance of the Hotel George, Washington, D.C. Students focused on introductions and first impressions, showing gratitude, netiquette, table setting and dining etiquette. Our teen students also focused on business etiquette and interviewing skills. Congratulations to our latest participants. The Etiquette Institute of Washington wishes you a great 2014-2015 school
Read moreToday, our director, Crystal L. Bailey had a blast sharing her "Top Fox5 Etiquette Don'ts". From 'how to remember a name' , to RSVPs, to toasting, she shared her thoughts on modern manners with Melanie Alnwick and Rick Boone on the 8:30 AM Sunday morning show. Watch
Read moreCongratulations to our newest Junior Diplomats! For 3-Weeks (with a snow day in between!) in a boardroom style setting, our students focused on first impressions, introductions, netiquette and dining etiquette. Students gained confidence, public speaking skills and a perfect handshake to last them a lifetime! Thank you again to all of the families who joined
Read moreWednesday's children's etiquette dinner at Morrison House Hotel in Alexandria, VA was an evening of sheer elegance. Students dined on a delectable three course dinner specially created by the chef. From small talk to table settings, our students mastered the art of dining etiquette. All students had previously attended one of our Junior Diplomat courses, so it was great to see them back. Thank you again and hope to see you at our upcoming
Read moreOn October 9, Director Crystal L. Bailey had the opportunity to speak at Bucknell University's Wine, Dine & Act Fine dining etiquette dinner for graduating seniors. The evening featured a networking and cocktail hour, 3-course meal and an international dining etiquette presentation. Special thanks to everyone at Bucknell especially Ms. Leanne Aurich. (Photo credit: Alexandra Boni, Bucknell
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