What the bride should do is call guests who have young children and say: 'I'd love to have the kids at the wedding, but we won't have room. Would you get a baby sitter, and when we get back from our honeymoon, we'll have you guys over?' Letitia Baldrige babybackbride share on social
It's nice to compliment people on what they're wearing, but don't make insincere compliments. Letitia Baldrige complimentinsinceremake Change image and share on social
Before the Kennedys were elected, there had been older Presidents. Then here was this devastatingly attractive young couple with two beautiful children. They were so intelligent, graceful, gracious and funny. They enjoyed life so much. That's what caught America's eye. Letitia Baldrige americaattractivebeautiful share on social
We're a nation of latchkey children. Manners start at home, and no one is at home teaching manners so that children have respect for others. Letitia Baldrige childhomelatchkey Change image and share on social
Good manners are cost effective. They not only increase the quality of life in the workplace, they contribute to employee morale, embellish the company image, and play a major role in generating profit. Letitia Baldrige companycontributecost share on social
Knowing when and where to sit is something every young executive should learn. A junior person who comes barging into a room and takes any seat he wants catches the disapproving eye of senior management. Letitia Baldrige bargecatchdisapprove share on social
I think that what we should do is have short, clipped conversations on the telephone so someone can always get us, not talking about inane stuff and having someone trying to get you. I also think we've just got to be more sensitive toward other people and not call them at night if you know they've been working. Letitia Baldrige callclipconversation share on social
When someone is wearing a dress that makes her look fat, don't say 'That's a great dress.' It always comes off badly. Letitia Baldrige badlydressfat Change image and share on social