• • A. If attending a party in a private home and you are the guest of honor, it is appropriate to send flowers to the host's home earlier in the day.

• • A. Avoid making harsh, critical comments regarding your or another person's (partner, teammate or member of opposing team) playing ability

• • A. A gentlemen always removes his hat when entering a home, restaurant, theater or church.

• • A. It is always polite to offer to pay for the meal and shows good will on your part. However, it is customary for the individual who extended the invitation to cover the check.

• • A. Not all engagement parties require a gift to be brought so it would be best to make quiet inquiries whether you should bring a gift. If so, a small personal gift for the couple, such as a silver picture frame, would be appropriate.

• • A. Yes, it is polite and customary for the woman to return the engagement ring.

• • A. Attending religious ceremonies during the holidays is an important and joyful tradition for families. However, parents should find alternate activities for children too young to sit comfortably, quietly and still throughout the services; thus respecting the house of worship and the other attendees.

• • A. A dark well-tailored suit for men and a black or jewel-toned knee- or tea-length dress for women would be appropriate for cocktail attire.

• • A. Learn to receive compliment graciously. When someone says something positive about you, don't deny or refute it. Instead, thank them for the complimentt and enjoy their praise.

• • A. If you sense a sneeze or cough coming on, cover your nose and mouth with your left hand (if you are right-handed) thus leaving your right hand clean for shaking hands, opening doors, etc. (Note: When you have a cold/flu you should also wash your hands often.)

• • A. Wait until all passengers have exited an elevator before trying to enter the elevator. Department store elevators can be extremely crowded and this act of patience will benefit everyone by preventing unnecessary hostility.

• • A. If you're not comfortable making a donation to charity collectors at malls or supermarkets: Instead say a kind word to the volunteer such as, " Thank you for your efforts this holiday season". Your kindness and compassion will be appreciated.

• • A. If you have many items to purchase/return, be polite and let a person go ahead of you in line if they only have one or two items. This kind gesture not only spreads goodwill, but also increases the speed of the check-out for other customers as well.

• • A. Yes. An appropriate hostess gift could be a bottle of wine, flowers or a small item for the home, such as a candle.

• • A. Children should first ask permission before walking or playing on a neighbors yard or property.

• • A. A gentlemen at a social dinner party holds the chair and seats the female on his right.

• • A. In the United States, stand at an approximate distance of one arm's length from an individual when introducing yourself

• • A. When a lady is higher ranked than a gentleman... Dr.Susan Smith and Mr. Mark Smith (when married) Dr. Susan Johnson Mr. Mark Smith (Place on separate lines and omit the "and" when not married)

• • A. Some appropriate gift ideas for a baby’s baptism are small, engraved silver items such as a rattle, frame, or infant dining set.

• • A. The person who reaches the door first, regardless of gender, is responsible for holding the door open for others.

• • A. Is it proper to send a holiday gift basket to a client at their home address? In most cases, it is more appropriate to send a business gift to the company address. However, if you know the client well and he has given you his home address, then the gift may be sent to the home.

• • A. Yes, when a guest in someone else’s home, it is appropriate to abide by their rules and requests. Taking off shoes in someone’s home is also a traditional custom in some countries such as Japan.

• • A. Is it OK to ignore the invitation and take a gift anyway? Answer: It is best to heed the instructions on the invitation.

• • A. Some examples of changing gender roles are:cThe person who reaches a doorway first, regardless of gender, opens the door for others approaching. The person who extends an invitation for cocktails or dinner, regardless of gender, is responsible for paying the bill.The Manners 2000 Volume I Social Graces and Table Manners Video contains a section on changing gender roles for the new millennium.

• • A. It is polite and appropriate to excuse yourself after sneezing or coughing in both social and professional situations.

• • A. After an engagement, regardless of who calls off the relationship, the ring should be returned to the giver.

• • A. After playing a sport or a game, congratulate the other players on their playing ability and let them know that you enjoyed playing with them.

• • A. The person who reaches the elevator first or is closest to the door, regardless of gender, enters or exits an elevator first.

• • A. Sending a small gift and card would be more appropriate than a card and money.

• • A. When ordering take out food from a restaurant by telephone, is it necessary to tip? No, it is not necessary to tip in this situation.