etiquette

If you're dating someone new, the holidays can raise a whole bunch of awkward questions.

And while Thanksgiving generally entails bringing along an assigned dish (or two), a special token of appreciation for your host goes a long way.

Do your remember what life was like before smartphones? When you didn’t give your email a second thought because you were having too much fun with your friends to notice? Neither can I. But I’m sure it was lovely.

A few years ago, I told someone how much I make. I’d just gone freelance and I was having what I thought was a really good year — after a glass or two of wine I had a salary swagger moment and told a close family member what I’d earned that year.

I’m a believer in sending thank you emails. It's so easy to do. I also love getting thank you cards in the mail. It's nice when people take the time to write a thank you note on stationary – writing with a pen on paper and using actual hand movements that don’t involve typing.