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Etiquestions
ETIQUESTIONS
Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa
I love to attend social events in the summer! I think it is so much fun because events tend to be more casual and often held outside. What is your advice when it comes to dress attire for outside summer events?
Since I am a June baby, I am also a fan of summer events. They are just so much fun! When it comes to dress attire, you should take the same approach as you do during other times of the year. Pay attention to the invitation. Is the event a Pool Party? A Golf Event? A Backyard BBQ? Depending on the event, you can decide on the most appropriate thing to wear. Think about the fabric you will be wearing because most outdoor events in the summer are hot. Linen and cotton are great fabrics for summer events. Also, think about layers so that as the evening sets in, you may appreciate a scarf or summer wrap. However, no matter what event or what fabric, always dress tastefully by making sure your clothes fit properly and not too much skin is showing. Have fun!
I love to dine family-style! I think it is so much fun when restaurants place large portions of all kinds of food on the table for my family and me to try. However, it gets a little crazy with my family reaching over each other to get to the food they want. What should I do to teach them the right way to eat family style?
Family Style dining is so much fun! One thing you want to keep in mind is that when we reach over plates of food to get what we want, we risk getting our shirt sleeve or arm covered in food. It is also much harder to pick up a heavy plate of food from far away. The best thing to do is to ask the person next to the plate to pass it to you, and then you can ask the person sitting next to you if they would like some of the food before you pass it around the table.
My husband and I were recently enjoying an amazing dinner at The Patio in McAllen. I noticed that when we were leaving, my husband just got up and pushed his chair way back. He didn’t even place his chair back under the table! Is there a rule about this? Help!!
First of all, The Patio is certainly one of this author’s favorite places to dine. Secondly, yes, there are some things to consider regarding your chair at the dining table. It is always a good idea to push your chair under the table when you leave. This clears the way for people to walk around, but it also signals to the wait staff that you are not returning. I hope this helps!
