Hopefully your bossed is versed enough in etiquette to know that if she asked you both to dinner, she is the host and is therefore obligated to pick up the tab. Unlike a few others who have replied here, do not offer to pay. I... (40 replies, last updated by rockandroller1 January 23, 2008)

Whether I’m planning a dinner party or organizing a group for a dinner at a restaurant I’m in a quandry about the "etiquette" of inviting friends I know will probably not be able to attend ~ other commitments, group... (13 replies, last updated by IslandGirl April 8, 2006)

satisfy him, but he doesn’t want to give up his homecooked meals. So. What to do? Do any CHs have the problem of workplace lunchtime “odors” being an issue? I have worked in offices that have outlawed microwave... (154 replies, last updated by Popkin September 9, 2009)

If you’re wondering why your post was removed, start by checking your email—and spam filters!—as we do often send explanations directly to posters who’ve had posts removed. Next, if you didn’t... (20 replies, last updated by embee May 5, 2007)

Excellent point, Pikawicca! The wonderful Miss Manners keeps making this point – commercial activity (inappropriately) using social forms should be dealt with in a businesslike manner. Social etiquette does not apply, no... (29 replies, last updated by Scagnetti October 11, 2006)

to us mean anything? 2. apart from avoiding dining with them again, what is the appropriate etiquette to avoid this situation in the future? do we discuss wine options/prices before ordering? 3. would you be steamed, too? or are... (61 replies, last updated by BeaN December 10, 2005)

to this place (it is close to my workplace)? Or do I just write this off as an example of how crappy people can be? (71 replies, last updated by Blueicus December 17, 2008)

After reading a thread about potluck etiquette, I was inspired to organize one for the office...thankfully our whole office looooves food so getting everyone on board was no problem. My only issue now is, what should I bring?!... (50 replies, last updated by masha July 9, 2008)

I would just like to underscore that this potluck is, to the extent participation is not truly voluntary, a work event rather than an authentically social event. In that case, one should not bring social etiquette expectations to... (87 replies, last updated by Hue July 23, 2008)

I’m with you, jgg13! I believe that those who ask servers/managers to alter the temperature of a room, just for them, are committing the same transgression that you’ve described with the workplace television sets. One... (88 replies, last updated by EWSflash September 2, 2009)

'd get a kick out of hosting a table of very young diners — at a traditionally non-busy time — to get them up to speed on ordering, protocol and etiquette. Perhaps I should print an invitation and hand it to the... (41 replies, last updated by coney with everything October 5, 2009)

dunno, there are a lot of possibilities between idle chit-chat and emergencies. my workplace is one that i’m not allowed to bring a cellphone in, due to security reasons. At the present, my father is going through a number... (96 replies, last updated by Querencia November 22, 2009)

After reading a very interesting post on table settings. I realized that I have learned so much about history, customs, and etiquette. Until reading these boards, I never knew that cappuccino was a morning thing, and cheese and... (66 replies, last updated by janetofreno September 30, 2008)

Best. Reply. Ever. Headcoverings are inappropriate indoors unless they are required by one’s religions (a kippah for Jewish men, a turban for Sikh men, etc.) or medically (skull surgery, etc.). I don’t know specifically... (117 replies, last updated by vvvindaloo May 6, 2009)

You reciprocate according to your means. If that means going to a pizzeria or Chinese restaurant, that’s perfectly acceptable from an etiquette perspective. Or a picnic (which, btw, sounds perfect for your situation) -... (182 replies, last updated by Betty Boop November 8, 2008)