Richmond Proper: On trick-or-treating
A golden oldie from Tess Shebaylo’s erstwhile etiquette column, Richmond Proper. Brush up on your trick-or-treating etiquette with a few tips, whether you’re begging for treats or handing them out.
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Once upon a midnight Eerie
In the Bottom on a recent Friday night, I waited on cobblestones for the Eerie Nights ghost tour to begin. Neon lights from surrounding bars contrasted with the blustery southern drawl of our tour guide as she called us to order…
Richmond Proper: Local history!
The Virginia Historical Society is currently featuring advice and etiquette books in their “Take a Closer Look” section. This is the perfect chance to brush up on your etiquette history and immerse yourself in some of the fantastic resources the VHS has to offer.
Capital! Style: Summer 2010
As summer finally hits the bricks and we welcome fall with open arms, let’s take a look back and see how some of your fellow Richmonders managed to still look their best during those godforsaken months — heat and humidity were no match for these stylin’ folks.
Richmond Proper: On compliments
The art of paying a simple compliment is in decline and may become extinct if we do not address the issue immediately. Never fear! The pen of Richmond Proper is prepared, as always, to deliver sweet justice to the faithful and gentle conviction to the rude.
Richmond Proper: On job interview etiquette
A reader writes, “I would love to read a Richmond Proper column on job interview etiquette. We’ve been interviewing people all week and the things they do astound me!” Here are a few simple guidelines we all should follow should we find ourselves in the hot seat.
Haunts of Richmond: Showing the spooky, scary side of RVA
Summer is winding down, and fall is where it’s at, providing the perfect setting to take advantage of the tours offered by Haunts of Richmond. Here our resident haunting expert checks one out for you and gives you a little background info on this beloved Richmond attraction.
Richmond Proper: On letters of commendation
Why is it that we’re so quick to complain and so slow to compliment? The axiom “the squeaky wheel gets the grease” seems to give us permission to air our grievances at the slightest disappointment, yet we rarely air our joy when the system works well.
Richmond Proper: On beach etiquette
If we had to to sum up beach etiquette in one phrase, that phrase would probably be “avoid spraying others with sand.” But since we’re in high beach season and many Richmonders are loading up their cars for the Outer Banks, we shall go into a little more detail.
Richmond Proper: On agreeing to disagree
“By keeping your cool, you’re teaching by example, much as a parent does for a child. Good behavior is catching; the more you display it, the more it spreads. This doesn’t mean becoming a doormat; it does mean you can defuse a situation without wrangling over who’s right or wrong.”
