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July 17, 1962
The Daily News Of The Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
A column of etiquette advice answering questions on topics like soup etiquette, table setting, handling broken gifts, announcing moves, hope chests, applauding spouses, bridesmaid attire, menu terms, and wedding gloves.
Merged-components note: Combined parts of the Modern Etiquette column
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Modern Etiquette
Q. I see more and more people tipping their soup plates in order to scoop out the last bit of soup. Is this proper?
A. Yes, if done properly. You tilt the plate gently AWAY from you, using your spoon, of course, in the same direction.
Q. What do you consider the best rule to follow in regard to a well-set dinner table?
A. The well-set table bears the least number of pieces possible. The over-burdened table is in poor taste, as is the one that is over-decorated.
Q. I received a wedding gift which arrived broken in the mail. Should I perhaps mention this in my letter of thanks to the donor?
A. It would be better taste to omit this. If, however, you know the store from which the gift came, you can handle this with those people direct.
Q. We are buying a new home about 15 miles from the city where we now live. Would it be proper to send printed cards announcing our new address and phone number to friends?
A. Yes, this is a perfectly proper idea - and a practical one, too. Some people use printed postcards for this purpose, listing all the essential information.
Q. My friends tell me I am supposed to buy my fiancé a cedar chest or "hope chest." Is this correct?
A. Although often done, it is not required. The cedar chest, as well as its contents of household and personal items, are properly the expense of the bride and her family.
Q. My husband is to be the principal speaker at a dinner soon. Will it be proper for me to applaud along with the other guests?
A. Certainly; try, however, not to be over-enthusiastic or over-demonstrative.
Q. I have been asked to be a bridesmaid, and the bride has already stated what I am to wear color, style, and so forth. Shouldn't I have been consulted first about this?
A. No. The bride chooses the costumes of her attendants, even though they pay for their own clothes. True, this does sometimes cause a little reluctance on the part of the bridesmaids but they still must accede.
Q. What is the meaning of "a la carte" in a restaurant?
A. This simply means that you select any dish that appeals to you and pay for each separate item, whereas in ordering "table d'hote," you pay a set price for the whole meal.
Q. Is it necessary for a bride to wear gloves at a small home wedding?
A. This is entirely optional. She may or may not, as she wishes.
Q. I see more and more people tipping their soup plates in order to scoop out the last bit of soup. Is this proper?
A. Yes, if done properly. You tilt the plate gently AWAY from you, using your spoon, of course, in the same direction.
Q. What do you consider the best rule to follow in regard to a well-set dinner table?
A. The well-set table bears the least number of pieces possible. The over-burdened table is in poor taste, as is the one that is over-decorated.
Q. I received a wedding gift which arrived broken in the mail. Should I perhaps mention this in my letter of thanks to the donor?
A. It would be better taste to omit this. If, however, you know the store from which the gift came, you can handle this with those people direct.
Q. We are buying a new home about 15 miles from the city where we now live. Would it be proper to send printed cards announcing our new address and phone number to friends?
A. Yes, this is a perfectly proper idea - and a practical one, too. Some people use printed postcards for this purpose, listing all the essential information.
Q. My friends tell me I am supposed to buy my fiancé a cedar chest or "hope chest." Is this correct?
A. Although often done, it is not required. The cedar chest, as well as its contents of household and personal items, are properly the expense of the bride and her family.
Q. My husband is to be the principal speaker at a dinner soon. Will it be proper for me to applaud along with the other guests?
A. Certainly; try, however, not to be over-enthusiastic or over-demonstrative.
Q. I have been asked to be a bridesmaid, and the bride has already stated what I am to wear color, style, and so forth. Shouldn't I have been consulted first about this?
A. No. The bride chooses the costumes of her attendants, even though they pay for their own clothes. True, this does sometimes cause a little reluctance on the part of the bridesmaids but they still must accede.
Q. What is the meaning of "a la carte" in a restaurant?
A. This simply means that you select any dish that appeals to you and pay for each separate item, whereas in ordering "table d'hote," you pay a set price for the whole meal.
Q. Is it necessary for a bride to wear gloves at a small home wedding?
A. This is entirely optional. She may or may not, as she wishes.
What sub-type of article is it?
Etiquette Advice
Q And A Column
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Etiquette
Dinner Table
Wedding Gifts
Hope Chest
Bridesmaid
A La Carte
Social Norms
Story Details
Story Details
Series of questions and answers on modern etiquette covering soup consumption, table setting, broken gifts, address announcements, hope chests, spousal applause, bridesmaid attire, restaurant terms, and wedding gloves.