Etiquette

For the first time in months, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé appeared at a COVID-19 news conference, signalling health officials are concerned about a rise in hospitalizations. The number of hospitalizations linked to COVID-19 in …

The Indian mission in Colombo on late Saturday night reacted sharply to recent remarks of the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, on the controversial visit of a Chinese spy ship from August 16 to 22 and noted those “violated basic diplomatic…

When it comes to etiquette conventions, there is a significant generation divide. Social graces were once considered to be the very basic thing; however, they are now far less common. Educating children on these social skills can put them…

All eyes are set on the upcoming Platinum Jubilee celebrations marking 70 years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Buckingham Palace is expected to host the festivities between June 2 and June 5, and just days ahead of the occasion, we get…

As we visit our favourite restaurants after a hiatus of two years, we are all re-learning the etiquettes of dining out. Eating at a fine dining restaurant can be a daunting task for many. What is the right way to place an order? Should we…

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a lot of changes in our lives. It has also brought to the fore some new additions to the list of etiquettes we follow — especially those concerning masks. Though there is no substitute to wearing a mask…

Gifting is a means for every one of us to express our feelings and convey joy to those we care about. A wonderful gift can be extremely meaningful and something which both the giver and the recipient will remember for a long time. We all…