If you're making a social call, don't call past 8 P.M. The evening is a time when people need a respite from their work - a time to unwind, uninterrupted. Letitia Baldrige callevenmake Change image and share on social
When writing a thank-you if you've had lunch with someone downtown, send an e-mail. If somebody is giving you a dinner party in his or her home and all the work that takes, that person deserves a written thank-you. Letitia Baldrige deservedinnerdowntown share on social
Writers on etiquette receive a continuous flow of questions on subjects such as 'When is it too early in the season to wear white accessories?' and 'What is the proper gift to send to a family in mourning?' Letitia Baldrige accessorycontinuousearly share on social
Doubleday is used to my talking about manners because I am, after all, known for that, and that's my persona. Letitia Baldrige doubledaymannerpersona Change image and share on social
If you care enough to look right, you care enough to act right. And vice versa. Letitia Baldrige actcareversa Change image and share on social
For every rude executive who makes it to the top, there are nine successful executives with good manners. Letitia Baldrige executivegoodmake Change image and share on social
The whole art of flirting has simply disappeared. This probably will do further damage. If we're going to become so uptight that we can't say nice things to each other, then we've had it! Letitia Baldrige artdamagedisappear Change image and share on social
For every step forward in electronic communications, we've taken two steps back in humanity. People know how to use a computer and answering machines but have forgotten how to connect with one another. Our society is unraveling. We're too self-obsessed. Letitia Baldrige answerbackcommunication 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
I've had three broken legs and two knee replacements. But I'm very good at apres golf. Letitia Baldrige apresbreakgolf Change image and share on social
