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Social events are great and usually a lot of fun. However, have you ever had to “juggle” your plate and glass around to free up your hand when you were being introduced to someone?

This easy technique will solve that problem forever and you’ll look chic at all your social events!

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The image you project when you are meeting an individual for the first time is long-lasting.  Your initial handshake is very important for making a great first impression.

So…

Is it OK to stay seated when you’re introduced and shake hands from a seated position?

No. It’s proper manners to stand when meeting someone for the first time.

In addition to standing, make sure to smile and make eye contact.

What if there is not enough room to stand?

If you find that there’s not enough room, then it’s OK partially stand and shake hands.

To add an extra bit of manners, say something like,

“Excuse me for not standing, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”

The individual will see that you are making an effort to be polite.

There are many ways to make a lasting first impression and taking the time to stand and shake hands always show great manners.

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Tipping – how much, when, who??  You want to show your appreciation for a service, but you don’t want to insult the person. How much is good? How little is insulting? You need a tipping guide.

The correct tip or gratuity for a service can be challenging at times. Your party might not realize it, but inside you may be doing a lot of guessing as you walk up to the Skycap or Valet. The challenge usually is not in  everyday situations, but when you are taken out of your regular environment. If you travel only occasionally, travel tipping (hotel and airport) etiquette can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be once you have some general guidelines.

The following recommendations should help. If service is outstanding, then use your own discretion.

Restaurant Tip Guides:
Waiter: 15% of the bill; 20% for extraordinary service
Wine steward: 15% of wine bill
Bartender: 10–15% of bar bill
Coat check: $1.00 per coat
Car attendant: $1.00 – $2.00

Hotel Tip Guides:
Maid: $5.00 per night
Room service: 15% of bill
Bell Cap: $3.00 minimum (luggage brought to your room), $1.00 extra per bag
Lobby attendant: $1.00 for help with luggage or finding taxi
Valet: $1.00 to park car or bring car to you

Travel Tip Guides:
Skycaps: $2.00 per bag
Limo driver: 20% of fare
Taxi driver: 15% of fare
Tour Guide: $1.00 – $2.00 per person

Just in case these amounts might seem generous, keep in mind that a lot of service positions depend on tips to supplement their regular pay.  People who have these positions work hard to make your restaurant, hotel, and travel experience pleasant. If they have done a good job, then show them your appreciation.

Hopefully these guideline help.  If you have any additional guidelines post them in the comments section or send an email.  Thank you for reading.

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