Do you remember the last time you got a card or letter from a friend out of the blue? I can barely remember the last time I got a piece of physical mail that wasn’t junk. But those rare days that I see a hand-written envelope in my mailbox from […]
Geek Etiquette
Geek Etiquette: Tech Help
Most geeks have been there. Whether it’s a late-night call from a friend or a quick request while visiting relatives, we’ve had to provide technical assistance. Hey, a lot of us have even needed help ourselves! I’m great at solving problems in CSS to get a site working correctly, but […]
Geek Etiquette: How To Taste Spirits
You’ve most likely been a part of a wine tasting at some point–the swirling, tasting, and spitting that goes into fully appreciating a glass. But did you know you could do the same thing with spirits like vodka? When you’ve got a great vodka, you don’t want to shoot it […]
Geek Etiquette: Save the Date in Style
Save the Dates are a weird piece of etiquette for engaged couples– it’s an initial card announcing the date of your wedding, before you send the invite. It might seem like an unnecessary extra step when you’re planning a wedding, but it’s a great way to alert friends and family […]
Geek Etiquette: How To Deal with Smelly People
On Friday, I appeared on the Geek Nation podcast to talk a bit about geek etiquette. We revisited an old post topic on gaming too much, and also tackled a new one: what to do if someone you know is smelly. You can check out the podcast here, I come in […]
Geek Etiquette: Stop Waiting
I was flipping through a magazine the other day, and came across this ad for a Honda CR-V. I was a bit startled by its sentiment, which is one I’ve heard from many friends. “Before I get married I want to…” I’m sorry, but if getting married means you wouldn’t […]
Geek Etiquette: Gifts for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is next weekend, and while flowers and brunch are great gifts, why not think outside the box a bit this year? I asked Sharon from Parenting Geekly to give me a list of the things she’d love to get for Mother’s Day. If you have (or are) a […]
Geek Etiquette: Be Willing to Change
I love collecting vintage self-help books. It’s fascinating to see what ideas and guidelines have changed over the years, and what have stayed exactly the same. This past week, I picked up a copy of “American Etiquette” from 1926. Along with chapters on visiting cards (WTF are those?) and chaperones, […]
The Dark Knight Birthday
Maybe it’s best to stick to Marvel superheros for your next party. Except for Thor. That guy gets totally hammered.
Geek Etiquette: Business Etiquette Tips from Inc.
The Geeky Hostess is gonna help you get your manners on! Have an etiquette question or topic suggestion? Email tara@geekyhostess.com! This past week, Inc. posted an article on business etiquette from Eliza Browning of Crane & Co., and I really enjoyed it. They understand our world and business structures are […]
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