By CommonCurtsey

I love New Year’s Eve! It’s the perfect time to bond with friends, while reflecting on goals and aspirations for the new year. I really believe in the power of intention. Starting the year off with good intentions sets the tone for the rest of the year. That being said, some people can get a bit unraveled during the New Year’s Eve festivities. You know, alcohol has a tendency to make us a bit more,

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By CommonCurtsey

Movie Theater Etiquette - Ms. Bailey   Click for CNN Interview THE BIG PICTURE: Movie Theater Etiquette I get it. We no longer dress up for the "picture show" in our finest high button shoes to hear a rousing piano solo before the black and white film begins, but why! oh why! must we be without the slightest modicum of decorum at the movies? Here are my Top 5 Rules of Movie Theater Etiquette  

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By CommonCurtsey

Netiquette becomes a point of contention with some parents of younger children. But in a world where there are apps marketed for not only toddlers but babies, I believe netiquette should begin before iPad mini can even be uttered. Very often, I like to focus on netiquette with children in my In-home lessons and workshops. For those of us less savvy, Netiquette is defined as the rules of etiquette that apply when communicating over a

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By CommonCurtsey

Did you know that Girl Scouts can earn badges in etiquette, manners and social skills? The Etiquette Institute of Washington offers comprehensive Etiquette and Manners programming for Girl Scouts of the USA. From the Juniors Social Butterfly badge to Tea Party Patches, the Institute has all your needs covered. Give your girls skills they can use for a life time! Contact us at: 202.670.7349 or info@washingtonetiquette.com for more details. Click HERE for Programming &

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