The Importance of the RSVP

There is nothing more unnerving than planning a party only to be unsure about who is actually coming. You try your best to add RSVP information but for some reason, some people just don’t get it. RSVP means, “let a sista know if you’re going to show up, or not.” So, in the interest of social decorum (I’m still learning myself) and social order, let’s review the meaning and importance of the RSVP.

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Seat Manners

When Karen Grigsby Bates, author of The New Basic Black: Home Training for Modern Times, announced her “Come Correct” blog on The Root several weeks ago, I couldn’t wait to start reading the series dedicated to civilized citizenry in the 21st century.  In brief, the blog highlights and educates on general etiquette rules, manners, and [...]

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Dressing the Part At Work

Sage advice in the workplace has always been to “dress for the job you want.” However, with an increasingly business casual culture, the line between business appropriate and a hot mess have been forever blurred. I’ve had to catch myself a few times in the mirror trying to determine if tall black boots with a particular skirt passes the business appropriate test. Unfortunately, it is not until you get to the office, and get the once over from a colleague that you figure out you’ve made the wrong call. And of course, that is the same day your boss calls you in to join an important meeting.

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Tips on Holiday Tipping

TheRoot.Com:If the people who deliver your newspaper, cut your grass (or your hair) or hold open the door to your apartment building suddenly become much cheerier around the holidays, it could be the spirit of the season—or it could be they’re hoping for a holiday tip. In some parts of the country, tipping is welcome [...]

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