Etiquette Refresher

Between being from the South where manners rule and the military brat lifestyle where you wouldn't dare step out of line, I've learned that proper etiquette can make a big difference in all aspects of life - from personal to professional. Now that I look back, I see that the times when I didn't do what was expected of me, things went haywire in my life. 

Here are some etiquette tips that will help bring order to an otherwise chaotic society:

• 10 Quick and Easy Etiquette Tips
• Maintain Your Friendships with Good Manners
• Courtesy and Acts of Kindness
• Handling Awkward Situations
• Apologizing
• Thank You Notes

Don't forget to teach your children how to behave:

• Manners for Kids
• General Etiquette for Teens
• Teaching Sportsmanship

Mind your manners at work:

• Business Relationship Etiquette
• Job Interview Etiquette
• Etiquette for Cubicle Dwellers
• Shaking Hands

At weddings:

• Wedding Etiquette FAQs
• Guest List Etiquette
• Church Manners

At funerals:

• Funeral Etiquette FAQs
• How to Write a Sympathy Card
• Sympathy for the Loss of a Pet

Manners While You're Out and About:

• Grocery Store Manners
• Shopping Mall Etiquette
• Etiquette at the Gym

For more information on good manners, please visit my About.com Etiquette site: Etiquette.About.com.