The Kennedys tried to avoid using the big U-shaped table, but when they couldn't, they had several tricks - including keeping the flowers simple - to keep it from appearing overly stiff and formal. Letitia Baldrige appearavoidbig Change image and share on social
Crashing could not be more inconsiderate to a host. It is a negative act because hosts likely have a particular plan for the event, an intention to move guests' attitudes in a certain direction. Letitia Baldrige actattitudecrash Change image and share on social
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
Jeans of any sort should not be worn in nice restaurants. They pollute the landscape. They should also not be worn in the workplace if no other workers wear them. However, if your office is casual, go for it. Letitia Baldrige casualjeanlandscape 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
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