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
How many times do you receive a telephone call that goes something like this? Or perhaps you are guilty of this sin as well. Caller: “Hello. Is Cooper there?” My response: “Are you a friend of Mr. Ray’s? No? Then why would you use his first name?” Is there anything more annoying than to receive [...]
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posted on July 29, 2009
The old dignity code has not survived modern life. The costs of its demise are there for all to see. Every week there are new scandals featuring people who simply do not know how to act. For example, during the first few weeks of summer, three stories have dominated public conversation, and each one exemplifies [...]
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posted on July 7, 2009
In a world of relaxed morals and lost traditions you may think this one a little obsolete, but SP is here to tell you that this is important. There is nothing more insulting than to be introduced to a man who is a peer and the cad refusing to stand to shake your hand. A [...]
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posted on June 3, 2009
A reader writes: Dear SP; I am inviting about 30 people to one of those “zero” birthdays in an exotic locale two years from now. I am offering lodging and most meals. I am also offering a two-night side trip. I have already sent the first “Save-The-Date” notice. Some of the guests are couples and [...]
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posted on May 27, 2009
A reader writes: It seems the toasting at rehearsal dinners is getting out of hand. Instead of a traditionally small number of people close to the bride and groom offering their thoughts, these dinners have become open-mic nights for anyone who has ever thought anything nice about their friends. I suppose it’s a good problem [...]
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posted on April 29, 2009
SP has been hitting the jackpot of dinner parties lately. Is it the same in your world? Is it because of the economy? Are people dining in more? Have you noticed? Or is it that the circle I find myself in has suddenly become gourmet? Whatever the reason, you will hear no complaints from this [...]
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posted on April 1, 2009
Introducing one of SP’s favorite things: classic, quality correspondence cards. Visit the SP Shop for details. Tweet This Post
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posted on December 17, 2008
When does a monogram cease to be elegant and tip over the side into garish or just plain wrong? It all has to do with color, size, font, and placement. There are so many choices, increasing the chances to head in the wrong direction. As with most of the items found in a man’s lifestyle, [...]
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posted on October 15, 2008
SP loves a monogram. In this house, shirts, towels, correspondence cards, stationery, blazer buttons, cuff links, signet rings, bathrobes, tote bags, luggage, anything that’s not tied down or impossible to push a needle through, cowers in fear of being monogrammed. Bottega Veneta said it right in the early eighties when the company proclaimed “When your [...]
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posted on October 8, 2008
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