Monday Manners: Southern Do’s for a Good Conversation

November 8, 2010
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!  Our trip to Charleston for a wedding was so fun!  Unfortunately, I completely forgot to snap photos at the event, so no weekend recap this time.   I thought I’d provide y’all with some Southern Monday Manners today.  Enjoy!
Southern Do’s for a Good Conversation
Social Graces by Ann Platz and Susan Wales
  • Share the conversation.  Let everyone take a turn.
  • Keep the talk interesting and light.
  • Never embarrass your hostess.
  • Never ask what something costs.
  • Never use rude or shocking language.
  • Keep personal problems private, especially at another’s expense.
  • Be sincere with your compliments.
  • Correct your spouse’s etiquette, grammar, or behavior in private.
  • Talk with the people on your left and on your right when dining.
  • Be honest.
  • Listen carefully.
  • Be respectful.
  • Learn to compromise.
I hope y’all have a great start to the week!

Oh, and stay tuned, I’ve got another fun giveaway that I’ll announce tomorrow!

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11 thoughts on “Monday Manners: Southern Do’s for a Good Conversation”

  1. Great advice, Ashley! I love the tip about keeping a conversation light! I am doing a presentation to my law students tomorrow on how to work a room and am using some of your tips!!

    xo M

  2. A very early good morning from Tokyo!

    I love your bon mots for conversing properly. They're very simple, and more often than not, people do use them. Most of them.

    Thank you again for sharing. A lovely day to you and yours…

    Warmly,

    Elizabeth

  5. There is nothing worse than a conversation monopolizer that never lets you get a word in edgewise! Great reminders, Ashley! Hope your weekend wedding trip was lots of fun!

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