Marginal Manners

Ain’t…

noreply@blogger.com (Christin) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 22:52:00 +0000

NEVER ever say Ain’t!

Seriously, there will never be a situation where you will use the word ain’t.

If you’re unsure of what to say instead of ain’t try a few of these, “are not”… “isn’t” … “don’t”

Your vs You’re…

noreply@blogger.com (Christin) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:44:00 +0000

I see this all the time—especially on the social networking sites. Trust me you don’t want to mix these two up because you look really silly when you do.

Here is an example of a post I just read on facebook

“Your the one who didn’t call me back.”

It is supposed to be “You’re, the one who didn’t call me back.”

You’re = You are.

When in doubt just replace “you are” and see if it works

EXAMPLE: “Have your gotten your car fixed?”

Replace your with your are “Have you gotten you are car fixed?” It doesn’t work so you know it’s supposed to be your and NOT you’re.

Can you believe it’s that easy!

(learn this very important piece of grammar or you might end up like this poor soul...)

Boys…Dudes…Dogs...Young Men…Gentlemen…

noreply@blogger.com (Christin) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:44:00 +0000

(see you don't even need to pay attention when you do it)

ALWAYS allow the female to talk through the door before you—I don’t care if it is your grandma, mom, sister, girlfriend, wife, or a total stranger. I also don’t care if you’re walking into the Red Lobster, a grocery store, mall, AMPM, or the front door to your home…if you are male and there is a woman present you must ALWAYS allow her to go first.

*I know at times the last thing you want is for the lady to go first but try and stick to this as much as you can. Now if she is being a pain in the butt, you can always give her a gentle shove through the door, but remember she must go first.

SHOW OFF: If possible, actually hold the door open for her.

ROMEO: When out on a date, open the car door for your lady (when she gets in and gets out). It makes no difference if you are in a big ‘ol jacked up truck, a Corolla, or even a Porsche. When you pull up to your destination always walk around the front of the car (that way she can check you out as you make your way to her side. If you’re brave enough you can give her a quick wink as you glance at her through the windshield—trust me she won’t forget that gesture for a very long time).

(Brad does it for Angelina)

Napkins

noreply@blogger.com (Christin) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:29:00 +0000

I start off with napkins simply because they are everywhere we go and there’s a reason.

(This guy caught my attention…any you know why. Well done!)

When eating—I don’t care where you are… at home, at a friend’s, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, the Costco food court, Olive Garden, or at a 5 star restaurant. ALWAYS, put your napkin in your lap. It makes no difference if it is paper or cloth. The minute you sit, open the napkin and place it in your lap. Trust me, after a few times it will become second nature.

*Unless you’re in Italy NEVER tuck it in you’re the collar of your shirt!

SHOW OFF: If you must leave— to go to the bathroom, answer your phone, or simply get away from the annoying people at the table, when you stand up place your napkin in your seat. Make sure you don’t sit on it when you return to the table.

Funny True Story: About a week ago, when out to dinner with friends, I told their son, who is about ten, to put his napkin in his lap. This is how it went…

“Why don’t you put your napkin in your lap,” I suggested.

“Why?” The boy asked without being rude.

“Because it shows good manners and it will also keep your lap clean.”

The boy smiled and set his napkin his lap.

Fast forward about 30 minutes into the meal. The boy tried to balance a huge lump of mashed potatoes on his fork, before it reached his mouth half of it fell into his lap.

The boy looked over at me very excited and said, “Look my napkin caught all of it. Sweet!”

Voilà…this my friends is why we use napkins.