etiquette

Say thank you before eating! 5 Japanese dining etiquettes will blow your mind

Every country in the world has their own cuisine and their etiquettes defined by their culture. Japan is no different. With their delectable cuisine on the table, it’s hard to focus on something else. Nevertheless, one must not forget about the dining etiquettes.

Knowing your social media etiquettes

Understanding the unwritten standards of social media etiquette has become an essential need in the ever-connected world that is the internet, where virtual interactions have become a fundamental part of our everyday lives.

Table manners 101: Dining etiquettes explained

Table manners are important because in a civilised society, poor dining etiquette can create a poor impression of you at social gatherings and social business situations. Even when you are eating at a restaurant surrounded by strangers, table manners are important, because you do not want to irritate others with your poor manners or invite stares from patrons sitting at the next table.

#Guides / Top 10 email etiquettes to consider for professional use

Email is one of the most widely used mediums of communication, and certain email etiquettes should be maintained, especially for professional instances. From sending an email to your superior at work, your colleague or putting forward a convincing sales pitch, email is the way to go. So, here are 10 email etiquettes to consider when writing or replying to an email.

#Guides / Dos and don’ts of using microwave oven

In this day and age, it’s impossible to find a household without a microwave. From heating meals before eating to even baking your favourite cake, there is more than one way to use a microwave. However, how many of us are actually cautious of the dos and don’ts of using a microwave. Many of us have probably already thrown out the user manual that came with it. So, let’s refresh our memory and take a look at some critical dos and don’ts of using this incredible appliance.

#Guides / How to be a good guest

Making a gathering successful-memorable does not fall squarely on the hosts, the guests have an important role to play, too. It is useful to remember a few things when you are visiting someone, whether it is for a few hours or a few days. Being a good guest starts from the time you are given an invitation, so take some time to check your schedule and then give a definitive answer; yes or no. Do not say, maybe.

You are fasting, but are you behaving during Ramadan?

While everyone knows that cleanliness is a virtue in Islam, it is often the first etiquette that is forgotten as soon as the holy month starts.

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

Say thank you before eating! 5 Japanese dining etiquettes will blow your mind

Every country in the world has their own cuisine and their etiquettes defined by their culture. Japan is no different. With their delectable cuisine on the table, it’s hard to focus on something else. Nevertheless, one must not forget about the dining etiquettes.

March 9, 2024
March 9, 2024

Knowing your social media etiquettes

Understanding the unwritten standards of social media etiquette has become an essential need in the ever-connected world that is the internet, where virtual interactions have become a fundamental part of our everyday lives.

January 1, 2024
January 1, 2024

Table manners 101: Dining etiquettes explained

Table manners are important because in a civilised society, poor dining etiquette can create a poor impression of you at social gatherings and social business situations. Even when you are eating at a restaurant surrounded by strangers, table manners are important, because you do not want to irritate others with your poor manners or invite stares from patrons sitting at the next table.

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023

Top 10 email etiquettes to consider for professional use

Email is one of the most widely used mediums of communication, and certain email etiquettes should be maintained, especially for professional instances. From sending an email to your superior at work, your colleague or putting forward a convincing sales pitch, email is the way to go. So, here are 10 email etiquettes to consider when writing or replying to an email.

April 1, 2023
April 1, 2023

Dos and don’ts of using microwave oven

In this day and age, it’s impossible to find a household without a microwave. From heating meals before eating to even baking your favourite cake, there is more than one way to use a microwave. However, how many of us are actually cautious of the dos and don’ts of using a microwave. Many of us have probably already thrown out the user manual that came with it. So, let’s refresh our memory and take a look at some critical dos and don’ts of using this incredible appliance.

January 7, 2023
January 7, 2023

How to be a good guest

Making a gathering successful-memorable does not fall squarely on the hosts, the guests have an important role to play, too. It is useful to remember a few things when you are visiting someone, whether it is for a few hours or a few days. Being a good guest starts from the time you are given an invitation, so take some time to check your schedule and then give a definitive answer; yes or no. Do not say, maybe.

April 13, 2022
April 13, 2022

You are fasting, but are you behaving during Ramadan?

While everyone knows that cleanliness is a virtue in Islam, it is often the first etiquette that is forgotten as soon as the holy month starts.