What Would Emily Do?

The blog has officially begun! The idea came to me a week or so ago, and I haven't wasted any time getting it going.

Our mothers and grandmothers used to attend finishing school and charm classes to learn manners, culture, and communication skills, but we are a generation influenced by texting, social networking, and reality TV shows which portray human behavior at its worst. Although many "rules" have changed over the years, their original intentions still apply.

This blog's goal is to use etiquette guidelines of the past and apply them to today's society. From the coworker burping in the office next door, to the pedestrians lolly gagging on the jogging trail, and the tricky questions we all wonder, like "Do I really have to wait until Memorial Day to wear white?" (my mom would still argue yes) or "Is wearing black to a wedding poor form?" I plan on addressing any and every issue that could stand some clarity and class.

I also want to welcome questions and topic suggestions for posts. Feel free to comment your questions or email me at carina.vanson@gmail.com.