Hey Amy!

It is very hard not to eavesdrop if someone is speaking on a topic you love.  The other evening while I was in the salon chair having my hair done, I was speaking to my stylist about a hip hop act that recently lost a member to cancer.  I was explaining the story of an [...]

A few of you have written asking me what to do when you have forgotten someone’s name and are in the position to introduce said person to another.  I have always introduced the other first in the hopes the person whom I have forgotten will then extend their hand (or simply smile) and say “Pleasure [...]

One of my readers, Ms. G, wrote this week asking me to speak to behavior when one is ill.  Her example spoke to me as I recently had a similar experience.  I made a mental note to write about it in the coming weeks.  Then yesterday I had yet another situation that spoke to this [...]

I debate relentlessly with my friends about what one should and should not bring to dinner parties, luncheons, BBQs, etc.  So many friends believe they cannot arrive empty handed.  I agree, one should arrive with a treat for the host or hostess but never something that could be perceived as a dish to serve with [...]

Nothing angers me more than persons who treat service professionals poorly. I live in a city that is full of service people–valets, child care givers, waiters, parking lot attendant, bus driver, car wash attendant, housekeepers, gardeners and the list goes on. I find it intolerable when I see people who mistreat these service workers. They [...]

So many of you have asked about when to begin eating. Some have insisted you begin when the host or hostess begins. Others say you should not allow your food to get cold. I was always taught to wait for your hostess unless she instructs you to “Please begin”. So obviously today we are turning [...]

I have experienced countless frustrating moments surrounding the lack of R.S.V.Ps to my events.  One year I entertained 50 people for an Independence Day party and over 20 guests finally sent their R.S.V.P. two days before the party!  Now all you fabulous hosts and hostesses know that I had already shopped for the food and [...]