Episode 12
The ULTIMATE Holiday Etiquette Playbook
December 1, 2025
Episode 12
December 1, 2025
Join Marsha and renowned etiquette expert, Elise McVay (Mrs. Manners), for a masterclass in holiday etiquette! Get the essential rules for a stress-free and confident festive season. Elise covers: -Dining Etiquette: Utensil use, napkin placement, and handling “food pushers.” -RSVP & Party Manners: When to RSVP, how to politely cancel, and the best time to arrive/leave a holiday party. -Hostess Gifts & Tipping: Creative and appropriate hostess gifts (flowers, wine, baked goods) and who to tip (housekeepers, mail carriers, hairdressers) with cash or gift cards. -Social Media: The crucial rule for posting photos at parties. -Wedding Etiquette Updates: Paying for welcome parties and bridesmaid costs in the modern era. Elevate your holiday game with these practical manners tips from Elise McVay, a long-time columnist for the Dallas Morning News.