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09/26/2026

As an etiquette instructor who spent 17 years in corporate financial services, I’d love to share my perspective.

I adore a good cup of coffee, but in an interview, we want our preparation, not our beverage, to be what’s noticed most.

Context matters. In more formal settings, including professional services, please leave the coffee behind. But if your interviewer offers you water or a cup of coffee, accept graciously. If the meeting is more of a networking connect or the interview is at a coffee shop for example, a coffee can be the perfect sidekick. A friendly reminder to be mindful of your environment and the role you’re pursuing.

For more etiquette guidance, visit mannerly.com.

With gratitude,
Elizabeth Anne Russell

09/26/2026

I simply couldn’t sit this one out. While I adore a good cup of coffee, an interview is a moment to show respect for the opportunity and the person across the table. Let your preparation, not your beverage, make the statement.

For more etiquette guidance, visit mannerly.com and follow Mannerly | Modern Etiquette by Elizabeth Anne Russell.

With gratitude,
Elizabeth Anne Russell

What fun to kick off our 2026-2007 Mannerly Cotillion program for middle school students this September! This is Year 2 ...
09/24/2026

What fun to kick off our 2026-2007 Mannerly Cotillion program for middle school students this September! This is Year 2 of our curriculum in Charlotte, NC, and it’s such a joy to welcome new and returning students to our program.

We practiced many new etiquette skills, met new friends, discussed dining etiquette to remember in a casual setting and incorporated ballroom dance instruction into our time together.

Here’s to building confidence and learning to treat others with honor, kindness and respect - one etiquette class at a time!

Cannot wait for our classes to continue next month!

With gratitude,
Elizabeth Anne Russell

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Is it ever polite to send food back?Done graciously, it is one of the kindest things you can do at a table. The rule: if...
09/23/2026

Is it ever polite to send food back?

Done graciously, it is one of the kindest things you can do at a table. 

The rule: if the kitchen made a mistake, say something. If the food is unsafe, say something. If you simply do not care for it, please enjoy it.

Are you a send-it-back person or a suffer-in-silence person? Tell me below.

Comment MANNERLY and I’ll send you my free guide to dining out.

With gratitude,
Elizabeth Anne Russell

09/22/2026

Take the trip. Research out of the University of Kansas found it takes about 50 hours to become casual friends, 90 hours to become real friends, and more than 200 hours to become close friends. A weekend away with someone can compress months of that time into just a few days. So say yes to the girls’ trip, the reunion, the long drive with an old friend, it’s one of the fastest ways to deepen a connection that matters.

I’m Elizabeth Anne Russell, founder of Mannerly and Mannerly School of Etiquette. On my Substack, “The Mannerly Edit,” I share modern etiquette guidance, from raising socially confident children to hosting and gathering well.

Comment “Mannerly” to subscribe, shop my hostess gifts, and more.

With gratitude,
Elizabeth Anne Russell

At its core, modern etiquette is about awareness of others AND yourself. When I think about the people who make me feel ...
09/21/2026

At its core, modern etiquette is about awareness of others AND yourself. When I think about the people who make me feel most welcome and comfortable, they all share a way of noticing.

This week on The Mannerly Edit, my free Substack post, “The Art of Noticing,” goes further into what this looks like in everyday life.

Comment “mannerly” and I will send you the link to read it, free.

With gratitude,
Elizabeth Anne Russell

Five things gracious guests never do:1. Arrive too early. On time to fifteen minutes after the start, never before.2. Ar...
09/19/2026

Five things gracious guests never do:

1. Arrive too early. On time to fifteen minutes after the start, never before.
2. Arrive empty-handed. Bring flowers in a vase, chocolates, or another small host gift, and never a bottle of wine.
3. Let the host do it all. A gracious guest pays attention and offers to help when it’s needed.
4. Leave without waiting to be excused. Notice the cues that the event is winding down, and leave on a high note.
5. Leave without thanking the host. Always thank your host before you leave, and send a handwritten note after.

I’m Elizabeth Anne Russell, founder of Mannerly and Mannerly School of Etiquette. On my Substack, “The Mannerly Edit,” I share modern etiquette guidance, from raising socially confident children to hosting and gathering well.

Comment “Mannerly” to subscribe, shop my hostess gifts, and more.

With gratitude,
Elizabeth Anne Russell

09/19/2026

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