The best thing we can do to save the planet is set a good example for our kids at home. Letitia Baldrige goodhomekid Change image and share on social
You don't want to work so hard that you can't enjoy your guests. Letitia Baldrige enjoyguesthard Change image and share on social
Everybody forgets names and faces, and it's just inconsiderate to expect someone who isn't your boss or your sister-in-law to know exactly who you are. Letitia Baldrige bosexpectface Change image and share on social
The '80s have not been a gracious decade, and people are seeking ways to be nice to each other. Letitia Baldrige 80sdecadegracious Change image and share on social
Arranging an official dinner in an embassy is a little like writing a script for a play. The prolog is the guest list, often the most difficult part of the whole creative operation. Letitia Baldrige arrangecreativedifficult Change image and share on social
That's how a nation's manners are going to be taught - from watching others' behavior and learning from the effects of that behavior. Letitia Baldrige behavioreffectlearn Change image and share on social
Tea time is a chance to slow down, pull back and appreciate our surroundings. Letitia Baldrige backchancepull Change image and share on social
If you take five taxis a day, one driver will be nasty, and the other four are perfectly nice. You remember the nasty one. But you should remember the four who were nice. Letitia Baldrige daydrivernasty Change image and share on social
For years, people have re-dialed when the line was busy. They waited their turn. When I'm put on hold, I always hope that as my revenge, their other call will be someone wanting to sell them something. Letitia Baldrige busycalldial share on social
Europeans are easily offended by errors in their titles or full names. Their exasperation is equal to that shown by Americans when the department store fouls up their bills. Letitia Baldrige americanbilldepartment Change image and share on social