Is the ghosting of me justified?
Because of a renovation, I was a bit stressed and forgot a client's online appointment twice. But before the second appointment, I remembered it two hours before, but since I was already out in town running errands (for the renovation), I panicked and tried to reach the client. Yes, it was a mistake to try…
Spoon out noodle soup or drink it?
What do you personally do, spoon out the remaining broth or drink it?
How and why did polite manners and etiquette develop?
The term "polite" already suggests that these rules of conduct developed at court. But were the royal and princely courts of the Middle Ages really the origin of what we today call good manners or etiquette? And why did this develop into this particular era in human history? Why not before or later? Currently, politeness…
If the host is planning a confirmation dinner at a restaurant, do they bring table decorations and flowers to the restaurant beforehand so that the tables can be decorated with them?
My son is about to be confirmed, and after church, 14 of us are going to an upscale restaurant with a medieval tower room for lunch. Afterwards there is coffee and cake at home. I'm in the process of putting together table decorations for home, but I don't want to buy super expensive decorations for…
Etiquette in the dance school, what rules do you have?
For anyone who goes to a dance school: How many and what kind of etiquette rules do you have there? I go to a dance school, and there aren't really that many: Men aren't allowed to take off their suits the entire time at balls, and (if you want to add that to the mix)…
Dress code at the Simphony concert?
I'm going to a symphony orchestra concert tonight. What's the dress code in the hall? The organizer's website doesn't say anything. It's also a rather second-rate venue (so not the Elbphilharmonie or anything like that).
Polite greeting in email if name is unknown?
A quick question for you: How do you email someone whose last name you don't know? Even though I don't think much of these forms of politeness, I was advised not to address others informally. Even though I find it a bit stiff when addressing people younger or my own age. At least, that's the…
Travel to Egypt?
Hello, my boyfriend and I want to spend two weeks on vacation in Egypt this summer. A friend told me that it wouldn't be a good idea to travel there right now for various reasons, including political ones. What do you think? Is it really that tense? Can I wear my regular bikini on a…
How do you get into a cab?
I will be taking a cab for the first time next week, but I don't know the best way to get in. Do I ask the cab driver if he is free or do I just get in?