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| The Considerate Traveler Our own etiquette maven Annabelle Tatler answers your questions about life's sticky situations. Dear Ms. Tatler: When someone whom I don't know well calls and invites me to go out for lunch, who pays? Not
Sure Ms. Tatler Replies: You don't mention whether you are talking about a business or social lunch, but the rules are the same in both situations: the person doing the inviting should pick up the tab. Going Dutch is fine for lunch with pals or business colleagues, but when a specific invitation is issued, it's assumed that the person issuing the invitation is treating. If you're the one doing the inviting, it's considerate to tell the person that it will be your pleasure to treat them to lunch. That eliminates any awkward moments when the check arrives.
When I receive a gift in the mail, is it okay to send a thank you by e-mail? Wired Ms. Tatler Replies: As wonderful as e-mail is, a handwritten thank you is still in order when you are given a gift. Think of e-mail like a postcard and use it in the same circumstances where a postcard would do. E-mail is a casual form of communication so shouldn't be used for things like announcing a death or conveying confidential business information. While all these new forms of communication are invading our lives, we also are dealing with new rules. If you make politeness a priority, you'll find common sense ways to use these tools properly. There's
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