Etiquette: wine glasses?
827573
as long as it is not food or large particles it is ok and acceptable to leave your mark on the glass.\nIf however it disturbs you - there is a sly way on your next sip to wash that area with either the wine itself or your lip.\n\nIt is also ok to wipe the glass with the corner of your cocktail napkin, politely as long as the price of the bottle of wine is under $150.\nOver $150...   ... you better find a servant to refresh you with a new glass.\n:)
739765
have everyone bring a gift and just put Lady or Gentlemen on the tag. have food of course as this is primary importance and liquid refreshment. if liqueur is served have cokes or non alcoholic drinks also as some may not want alcoholic drinks then have a picture cut in two pieces one half for a lady the other half for a gentlemen when the two haves are found these two would be partners for a scavenger hunt.
316305
I've never heard of a semi-informal party. But since isn't strictly a social event (because it's being held by your partner organization), I suggest you not bring any gift. It's not clear if there is a "real" host or hostess as there would be in a purely social event. And customs can vary widely from culture to culture. Rather than risk offending someone, go empty-handed. (And definitely do NOT bring dessert or any other food! You would only do that if the host or hostess was a really close personal friend and you had arranged beforehand to bring food. Otherwise, it's a breach of etiquette -- at least in the U.S.)
867890
The importance of asking for something politely?
796349
It is perfectly acceptable to ask your sponsor about any unique customs.  In general, good table manners, respectful conversation and dress are appropriate.  The specifics largely depend on the type of dinner you will attend.  If it is a small, private affair, then one acts as one might at any dinner party.  If it is a public feast then there may be additional considerations according to the traditions of the institution.\n\nI recommend reading De Brett's Guide to Modern Etiquette for a detailed discussion of dinner-related manners.  It is the de facto standard for British gentlemen.
798051
Yes.  Always bring nice gifts, beautifully wrapped.  Never wear shoes inside someone's house, and take them off neatly.  Saying 'no' outright is rude.
522400
this is in etiquette?? I didn't know there was a correct side. LOL
343793
From my experience, it is being rude and/or stupid. My girlfriend and I were traveling in the French countryside and stopped for lunch. We didn't speak French, but asked for "Le Menu". The waitress just starred at us. We pantomimed reading a menu and asked again. She just stared at us. She went and got her manager. He just stared at us. Finally I pointed to another table which had their menus. "Oh, La Carte", he said. He came back with a menu. Printed across the cover in big goldleaf it said "MENU". What's up with that????????
781532
Be cool, don't say "I'm your biggest fan," and just buy him a drink. The bartender will let him know who it came from. If he's cool he'll say thanks, in which case you can then coolly tell him how great he thinks he is. If he doesn't say thanks, chalk the five bucks or whatever up to experience and let it go.
577550
It is best to order foods that can be eaten with a knife and fork. Finger foods can be messy and are best left for informal dining. \nDo not order alcoholic beverages. Drinking too much when dining out is one of the most disliked behaviors. \nDo not smoke while dining out. \nSit up straight at the table. It makes a good impression. \nWhen you are not eating, keep your hands on your lap or resting on the table (with wrists on the edge of the table). Elbows on the table are acceptable only between courses, not while you are eating. \nDo not season your food before you have tasted it. \nNever chew with your mouth open or make loud noises when you eat. Although it is possible to talk with a small piece of food in your mouth, do not talk with your mouth full. \nDo not slurp soup from a spoon. Spoon the soup away from you when you take it out of the bowl and sip it from the side of the spoon. If your soup is too hot to eat, let it sit until it cools; do not blow on it. \nIf food gets caught between your teeth and you can't remove it with your tongue, leave the table and go to a mirror where you can remove the food from your teeth in private. \nEat rolls or bread by tearing off small bite size pieces and buttering only the piece you are preparing to eat. When ready for another piece, repeat the same process. \nEngage in table conversation that is pleasant but entirely free of controversial subjects. \nYou should not leave the table during the meal except in an emergency. If you must go to the bathroom or if you suddenly become sick, simply excuse yourself. Later you can apologize to the host by saying that you didn't feel well. \nIf you need something that you cannot reach easily, politely ask the person closest to the item you need to pass it to you. For example, "After you have used them yourself, would you please pass me the salt and pepper?" \nIf a piece of your silverware falls onto the floor, pick it up if you can reach it and let the server know you need a clean one. If you cannot reach it, tell the server you dropped a piece of your silverware and ask for a clean one. \nIf you or someone you are dining with is left-handed, it is best for the left-handed person to sit at the left end of the table or at the head of the table. This arrangement helps ensure that everyone has adequate elbow room to eat comfortably. \nIf food spills off your plate, you may pick it up with a piece of your silverware and place it on the edge of your plate. \nNever spit a piece of bad food or tough gristle into your napkin. Remove the food from your mouth using the same utensil it went in with. Place the piece of food on the edge of your plate. If possible, cover it with some other food from your plate
492011
Yes, it would be quite rude to serve anything that you yourself would not eat or drink unless you have a known problem with the dish or drink (recovering alcoholic or allergic to the food).Then again, if you had an aversion to something it would be understood if you did not serve it to anyone.\n\nSo yes, you really need to consume at least a little of whatever it is that you are serving to your guests for proper etiquette.
868182
if it's something they can use before the wedding then before. if you are giving a toaster or set of glasses or a 'general' gift then after would probably be best.
835684
I guess you don't actually mean a GIFT  but something to bring along since you mentioned the bottle of wine.  Is he married? How about a nice gourmet nut set or flavored vinegars/oils?  A fresh flower centerpeice?  A nice desert?
948246
Hmm...\n\nYou can bring a nice bottle of wine or sparkling cider, a nice centerpiece, or a bouquet of flowers. Or, you can bring some gourmet coffee for after dinner (with either liqueur or flavored syrup!) to go with the pie. \n\nYou can also offer to make part of the dinner (if you're comfortable with that!).\n\nDon't forget to offer to help wash dishes after dinner. :) :) \n\nGood luck!
956646
Yeah, house of me. We never have enough glasses (I'm a total klutz) and I don't go out drinking enough for me to steal them from anywhere.\n\n6 of each would be great, thanks :-)\n\nP.S. Donating them to the local AA meetings would NOT be a good idea methinks...
877540
i currently work in a wine shop so selling drink is my thing, would love morer info about your product can you email me at manda _jayne_02@yahoo.co.uk.
292860
If you have a reservation, please be on time.\nIf you do not have a reservation, please don't take it as an insult if you see an empty table and you are not seated...that table may be reserved already.\n\nYou wait until you're actually ready to order before you begin ordering...a watress/waiter doesn't mind if you say "I think we need a few more minutes" but it drives them crazy if you make them stand there rewriting your order for 10 minutes because you have not decided.\n\nYou carry on your conversations in reasonable tones so that you don't cause other guests to complain.\n\nYou keep your children under control.\n\nIf you spill something, tell them...it's often easier to clean up a mess right away, even if it means reseating you.\n\nIf there is a problem, please say so but as politely as you'd want a problem brought to your attention.\n\nPay the check fairly soon after it arrives at the table, even if you will linger over an after dinner drink for another half hour...this allows for the bookkeeping tasks to be done while you linger.\n\nLeave if you notice that "closing up" tasks are being done...candles blown out on other tables, cleaning up the waitstation...let them get off work on time.\n\nTip decently and say thank you.