Ettiquette
 by: Carol Dorman

Etiquette

Etiquette such a pretty word. The very sound of it is classy the kind of word youd take home to meet Mother for a spot of tea and scones! Even its look, when written down is so haute chic. It must be good.

There are many forms of etiquette. Here are just a few I prepared earlier.

Wedding Etiquette: Dont tell the bride your invitation never came just assume she already knows and turn up anyway.

Restaurant Etiquette: USE THE SILVERWARE DONT STASH IT and strive to give the impression that French/Italian/Chinese/ whatever the cuisine speciality is/ is actually your first language (so never, I repeat, NEVER act surprised when your ordered dish arrives)

Table Etiquette: As above, except for the language bit. It should be noted, however, that At-home-table Etiquette allows for relaxing the silverware principle whenever the crickets on telly.

Dating Etiquette: Yes means "Yes", No means "No" and Maybe means "Possibly, but really, well. No.

(Ill call you and Let me think about it both mean HELL, NO!)

Teenage Etiquette: Whatever Thorpie does becauseLike, you know, its coz its really sick and stuff but dont say anything coz thatd be really gay. Got me?

Ah, etiquette. Unpretentious, yet so powerful. One can sense when Etiquette enters the room. Heads turn, faces smile and all seems right with the world.

Extend that hand, embrace that small talk, master the subtle topic change and breathe again.

© Carol Dorman

About The Author Based in Sydney, Australia, Carol Dorman is a Commercial Writer and owner of Quill Writing Services. Quill provides compelling content for websites, newsletters and can fulfil all your writing needs. When words count, count on Quill! http://quillwritingservices.com.au. quillwriting@iprimus.com.au

This article was posted on January 19, 2006