Dear SP, I have a question regarding wedding attire. I would like to know if it is appropriate to wear a linen suit to a Chicago wedding on Memorial Day weekend. My girlfriend has indicated it is not. Please share your thoughts. Christopher Dear Christopher, The question begs more questions. The wedding is in Chicago [...]
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posted on May 15, 2010
The phrase “social obligation” always seemed to me like an oxymoron. The usual meaning of the phrase refers to attending an event because the host was last at your own event. Or hosting a dinner for a host who recently entertained you. Or more likely, the act of throwing a drinks party to repay all [...]
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posted on April 7, 2010
There are few things that get under my skin more than witnessing a man walking with a woman on the sidewalk and the man not knowing or caring where he belongs. A man, or should I say, a gentle man, always walks on the street or curb side of the sidewalk in America (the Euro [...]
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posted on March 16, 2010
Rule 1. Every action done in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those that are present. George Washington Consider yourself forewarned. SP is channeling Andy Rooney today. After last week’s roundup of memorable Christmas quotes about the reason for the season and all that, SP ventured out into the world only [...]
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posted on December 29, 2009
SP takes a fair share of heat. When there is an SP feature in a newspaper’s online version or on a blog, oh Lord do they come for me in the comments section. As you can imagine the fate of anyone who deigns to assess civil behavior, the positions staked on this domain are pretty [...]
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posted on December 14, 2009
Isn’t it funny — and by funny, I mean sad — that the only photo around of a man opening a door for a woman is from the 1940’s? This fact should tell you more than you need to know and only serves to re-enforce the resolve of SP to offer up these little finds [...]
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posted on December 8, 2009
Readers’ questions answered. Reader 1 I am hoping that you could help me find a solution for properly responding to offers to shake hands in business situations. You see, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, which I don’t particularly want to announce upon meeting someone new. Handshaking is very painful for my affected hands and causes visible [...]
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posted on October 21, 2009
A friend wrote to me the other day saying he witnessed a most unfortunate incident during a business lunch recently. At the table next to him were seated an older gentleman with a younger chap. By the nuggets of overheard conversation, the two were obviously engaged in an employment interview situation and it was Chappy [...]
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posted on October 1, 2009
First of all a yacht is just a fancy word for any boat bigger than a skiff. Defined as a vessel used for private cruising, racing, or other non-commercial purposes, sailboats, motor boats, pontoon boats, and yes, Aristotle Onassis’s Christina are all considered yachts. Do not let the word — or the invitation — intimidate [...]
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posted on August 27, 2009
A reader writes: Dear SP, My wife and I dined at an upscale S. Florida restaurant in celebration of my 40th birthday. Let me put the meal into perspective by saying this restaurant is owned by a celebrated owner/chef of 20 years – not your everyday dining experience. The chef challenges local patrons, during mango [...]
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posted on August 20, 2009
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