Chums Etiquette
{Photo by Lillian Bassman for Harper’s Bazaar 1950}
etiquette [et-i-kit, -ket] : noun
1. conventional requirements as to social behavior; proprieties of conduct as established in any class or community or for any occasion.
2. a prescribed or accepted code of usage in matters of ceremony, as at a court or in official or other formal observances.
3. the code of ethical behavior regarding professional practice or action among the members of a profession in their dealings with each other: medical etiquette.
This word, etiquette, seems to scare people a little bit but, in fact, we find that having a knowledge of acceptable etiquette makes us feel very comfortable where ever we may find ourselves. Your Two Chums absolutely LOVE etiquette books and are constantly looking something up to make sure they are on a good track.
Never be afraid to ask a friend an “etiquette question”. Please contact us if we can help you! Just click the “Dear Chums” button and question away! It will be our pleasure to help you.
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I can’t wait to see more posts etiquette, a subject I find very interesting!
Love the subject of etiquette, look forward to more.
I remember Mom reading to us out of Emily Post’s etiquette book during mealtime when we were children, hoping to instill some sense of grace into her six ruffians. Good memories!
When we understand etiquette as what actions and and words will make those around us most comfortable, the rules are quite freeing. When we worry so much about when to use a particular piece of flatware that it ruins our evening, then the rules of etiquette become a drag.
I too, look forward to more on this.
Thanks, David, for those comments. I agree – the motive of “etiquette” really is to make EVERYONE feel comfortable.