Feb 1, 2011
16 Things Never to Do While Dining Out
Do Not:
- use the same cutlery for each course. If the waiter lays your dirty utensils back on the table cloth after clearing the first course hand them back and request clean ones.
- break off a piece of bread without offering your guests any. When a loaf of bread is placed on the table break off two or three pieces and offer them with the rest of the loaf in the breadbasket or on the plate to the people beside you.
- only serve yourself coffee or tea if the pot is placed on the table without first having been poured by the waiter. The person nearest the pot offers to pour, filling her or his cup last.
- put those unfortunate paper wrappers and plastic containers that are now littering our dining tables into empty cups or glasses. These unfortunate sugar packets and jam containers should be placed on the edge of the saucer or butter plate.
- pour wine from the ice bucket without first wiping off any water from the outside of the bottle. If the waiter does not return after initially opening the bottle and pouring the first glass you may refill glasses, after wiping the bottle, beginning with your guests.
- use a comb at a restaurant table - or in any public place. Never rearrange or put your hands to your hair in any place that food is served.
- blow your nose at the table.
- lick your fingers. Ask for a finger bowl if your food is really that messy.
- reach over and spear your dining partner's food. Hand your unused fork to him/her and they will then pick up a bit and hand it back to you.
- offer a taste of your food to your dining partner with your dirty utensil. Instead, slice a small piece with their utensils, or with yours if it's before you've used them yourself, and put a small portion on their plate.
- introduce every Tom, Dick and Harry in your group to people you know and happen to see at the same restaurant. Simply nod and say 'Hello' as they pass.
- table hop. Pulling up a seat at another table is not in good taste.
- call your waiter "Sir".
- make a scene if there is an error on your bill.
- offer to 'pay half' after the bill arrives. This should be brought up before you get to the restaurant.
- make out. Even if it is a dark corner table - no matter how tempting it may be.
Jan 29, 2011
Jan 28, 2011
17 Things to Avoid at Work
- Absence - pull your own weight. Your team will resent you if you don't.
- Borrowing - Neither a borrower nor a lender be.
- Drinking - the unwritten 'rule' is one drink at lunch if your guest is having one. If you're a light weight like me don't even bother.
- Gossip - don't talk about others, you're beyond that.
- Gum Chewing - every time I see Johnny Depp at an event he's chewing gum and it looks terrible.
- Messiness - make it a habit early in your career to clean up your desk before you leave - this includes putting pens and paper clips away.
- Obscene Language - avoid using expletive adjectives - this may require extreme concentration.
- Over Zealous Office Decor - keep it simple. One or two photos of family/friends/pets, and framed professional designations. The attention should be on you not your nick nacks.
- Personal Comments - don't comment on someone's appearance if they look ill or thinner or heavier.
- Personal Problems - keep it to yourself. You won't hear the CEO complaining about his or her spouse or finances.
- Romance - keep it out of the office. Messy, messy stuff.
- Shouting - get up and go over to their desk or call them - don't yell their name out.
- Smoking - just because you smoke doesn't mean you get extra 'smoke' breaks. No one likes the smell of second hand smoke when you walk in after your break either. Take the time to wash your hands.
- Soapboxing - the meeting wasn't held for you and you only. Share the floor.
- Temper - grow up. I'd hardly call it 'motivating others'. Who do you think you are - that kid that didn't like getting books for Christmas?
- Wasting Others' Time - learn to read body language. A glance at the clock, tidying up the desk, standing - these all mean time to say goodbye.
- Wearing Cologne or Perfume - I once worked with a woman who wore a scent that actually made me angry. I think it was called Angel.
Jan 27, 2011
Jan 26, 2011
Jan 24, 2011
Design Lover - Tree Slab Headboard
Hudson Signature Bed
platform bed with custom slab headboard
bucquet lamps optional
Jan 21, 2011
Facial Fur Has Hit Paris
Looking at the photos from the Adam Kimmel after party for his Fall 2011 menswear line I thought I'd been transported to a gig in Vancouver, or Seattle or Portland. You know what that means folks...
Oh, and it looks like Extra Happy Ghost released his 1990's Braindamage just in time.
For more images go here.
Jan 20, 2011
Oh look...
A Rather Handsome Mod Couple
on her - London Fog Maincoat, Chanel bag
on him - pinned collar, skinny-tie, sexy middle finger ring, hot hair, London Fog trench
I can find these vintage London Fog coats quite easily, so if you're interested in one, email me, and I'll try and find what you're looking for.
photo via ephemera
Jan 18, 2011
Style Inspiration - Vintage T-shirts a la George Carlin
My favourite is the one in the mug shot. In some larger photos it looks like two dogs with their heads back to back but who knows.
Wear with Harris Tweed.
Jan 17, 2011
Weekend Stuff
images Stacy Reynaud
cool men's hand knit sweater with wood buttons $13 - Burquitlam VV (in the women's section) go get it!
vintage crystal table lamp from the Salvation Army $19
my stylist JD at Suki's downtown
West Coast Modern house for rent on Palmerston in West Van - good price but obscenely huge for two people and two cats
a sweet VW
Keefer Lounge
Keefer Lounge test tube lights
I hope you had a good weekend.
We checked out Blue Valentine (oh my Ryan Gosling) on Friday night and then went for cocktails at Keefer Lounge. If you've ever been in, or are currently in, a long term relationship go see Blue Valentine - I couldn't sleep after it. Saturday was an extremely long day at the beauty parlour having the chlorine from our wonderful city water taken out of my hair (it goes green). I unexpectedly dropped by Gravity Pope to be unexpectedly greeted by the new Isabel Marant collection. I left with a top and some Filippa K trousers - that's what happens when you have a sales associate that knows your style! I've been dying to live in a house and stumbled upon one for rent up the road from our apartment so I checked it out. I must admit that after living in an apartment for thirteen years I might be a little freaked to live in a house. Sunday I felt guilty so we hit the thrift stores. Good thing because I walked out with some vintage Gucci tux pants ($15) and a Krizia sweater dress ($13).
Jan 15, 2011
Is it Counterfeit?
Brad came home with a counterfeit sweater yesterday. Not to be a braggart but I knew it was counterfeit the moment he took it out of the bag.
Two obvious reasons from ten feet away:
- Ralph Lauren would have never done such a terribly cut neckline
- It had the metallic sheen of acrylic
- The "100% cashmere" was closer in texture to 100% scouring pad
- The label
- The headless horseman
- It melted when we did the burn test
See my rant on cashmere misrepresentation here
Jan 14, 2011
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