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Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>129</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-5481274141059127463</id><published>2012-01-12T12:36:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2012-01-12T12:36:37.874-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='volunteer'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='donation program'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='free etiquette class'/><title type='text'>I'll Speak at Your Event for FREE!</title><summary type='text'>
Are you involved with a volunteer or non-profit group that is need of an etiquette speaker but you are working with low or no budget? We are now accepting applications for our 2012 non-profit donation program. 

Just visit our website to get details and download the form to apply. I'd love to visit your city and spread the Etiquette Love!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/5481274141059127463/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=5481274141059127463&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5481274141059127463'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5481274141059127463'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2012/01/ill-speak-at-your-event-for-free.html' title='I&apos;ll Speak at Your Event for FREE!'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FESLyxKrMLg/Tw9DcaBMcXI/AAAAAAAABaw/UIM1v95e0sE/s72-c/P1090804.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-6777269878731281352</id><published>2011-12-19T19:36:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2012-01-12T12:14:34.987-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='san diego moms night out'/><title type='text'>San Diego Moms Night Out</title><summary type='text'>I had a blast with the ladies at the super posh event San Diego Mom's Night out. There was shopping, networking, mingling and fun with lots of lovely ladies. Looking forward to the next one!
</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/6777269878731281352/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=6777269878731281352&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/6777269878731281352'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/6777269878731281352'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2012/01/san-dieog-moms-night-out.html' title='San Diego Moms Night Out'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-3629249403862071898</id><published>2011-12-07T15:01:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-12-07T15:01:54.820-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tween girls'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='christmas gift for teen girls'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette book for girls'/><title type='text'>Christmas Gift for Teen Girls</title><summary type='text'>My Etiquette book for girls will make a perfect Christmas gift for tween and teen girls. Purchase your copy today and if you like you can have it signed by me with a personalized message. GET YOUR COPY HERE</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/3629249403862071898/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=3629249403862071898&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3629249403862071898'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3629249403862071898'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-gift-for-teen-girls.html' title='Christmas Gift for Teen Girls'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o82-qZYTmjY/TVmZLGz237I/AAAAAAAAAzk/hx9cXrVcx1s/s72-c/0977352005.jpg.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-2071526548933328635</id><published>2011-11-12T09:13:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-11-12T09:33:16.749-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='prize'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette expert'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='teen girls'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='manners'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='contest'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='t-shirt'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='free giveaway for teen girls'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='girls have style'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette book for girls'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='girls have style book'/><title type='text'>Girls Have Style Pack Giveaway</title><summary type='text'>
Enter our contest to receive this exciting giveaway package!
- Win a signed copy of Girls Have Style at School, Elaine's etiquette book for teen girls.
- Our fashionable 'Etiquette Rocks' T-Shirt.
- A beautiful set of multi-colored bangle bracelets to match your t-shirt.

It's simple just follow the instructions below to win. The contest ends Thursday November 17 at midnight. Good luck!





</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2071526548933328635/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2071526548933328635&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2071526548933328635'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2071526548933328635'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/11/girls-have-style-pack-giveaway-enter.html' title='Girls Have Style Pack Giveaway'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PloRqV99yoI/TrStRF0XCgI/AAAAAAAABMM/c8vAfWRTdHo/s72-c/DSC2112-M.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-941404278732662532</id><published>2011-11-02T12:27:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2011-11-02T12:35:12.234-07:00</updated><title type='text'>About Elaine Swann Enterprises</title><summary type='text'>I am, at times, asked "Exactly what do you do"? by various individuals. Some see me sharing etiquette advice in my role as a social commentator on various news stations. Others have attended or heard about my workshops and speaking engagements. Others come in contact with me because of book and product sales. Well, we had an event for our business partners last Thursday and we showed this video </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/941404278732662532/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=941404278732662532&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/941404278732662532'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/941404278732662532'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/11/about-elaine-swann-enterprises.html' title='About Elaine Swann Enterprises'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://img.youtube.com/vi/3FAw81z539A/default.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-2472417206457195555</id><published>2011-09-06T07:17:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-09-06T07:35:43.310-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='healing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='remember 9/11'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='politics'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='talk'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='heroes'/><title type='text'>Talking About 9/11</title><summary type='text'>With 9/11 coming up there will be more conversations on the topic. Keep these tips in mind when talking on the subject.Tip 1: We are remembering heroes and loved one's that perished. Honor their memory with peace and compassion towards others.Tip 2: Be sensitive to those who want to talk about the tragedy. TALK is is part of our HEALING process. Tip 3: If the talk turns to politics and blaming </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2472417206457195555/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2472417206457195555&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2472417206457195555'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2472417206457195555'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/09/talking-about-911.html' title='Talking About 9/11'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-1219227461471790260</id><published>2011-09-01T07:38:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-09-01T08:01:07.636-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='baby bump'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='beyonce'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pregnancy etiquette'/><title type='text'>Pregnancy Etiquette</title><summary type='text'>I thought it might be a good time to share some pregnancy etiquette tips with the announcement of Beyonce's pregnancy. Just a few things America's Mom's to Be may have to deal with as their belly's grow. For the Mom's to BeTip 1: Tell loved one's before posting the news online. Tip 2:Be mindful of how much information you share online-there are intimate details of pregnancy that you 400 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/1219227461471790260/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=1219227461471790260&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1219227461471790260'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1219227461471790260'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/09/pregnancy-etiquette.html' title='Pregnancy Etiquette'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-2226554013346484877</id><published>2011-08-15T22:33:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-18T13:01:14.708-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Book Signing and Reading</title><summary type='text'>-Come join Etiquitte and Lifestyle Expert Elaine Swann at this FREE back to school event where she will be reading from her book for teen/tweens "Girls Have Style at School!" -Special Appearance by Musician Chris Swann!-Anyone and everyone is invited! See you there!-For more information, contact: 760.754.9891 or events@elaineswann.com...Book Excerpts from Girls Have Style.. at School!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2226554013346484877/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2226554013346484877&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2226554013346484877'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2226554013346484877'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/08/etiquette-advantage-institute-presents.html' title='Book Signing and Reading'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KSlotMYrZ8o/Tk1uwQ8hC_I/AAAAAAAABKc/34aPeSSrnV4/s72-c/E%2BSt%2BCafe%2BBook%2BSigning%2B8.26.2011%2BFlyer.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-6282519700135225846</id><published>2011-08-11T11:37:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-10-05T18:15:04.721-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fox 5 news san diego'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fold flops'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Kendall k'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Sassy City Chicks'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='mary kiser'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Ystyle'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sharie ellis'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='alana crain'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='love is a devil jewerly collection'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Yolanda Shepherd'/><title type='text'>Hanging With Some Sassy City Chicks</title><summary type='text'>I had the great opportunity to hang with some very special ladies at the Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash.This event was a shoppers dream with huge discounts on designer clothes and jewelry. So I did what any sassy lady would do.I shopped...And I shopped...And I shopped!This is me with my Wardrobe Stylist Yolanda Shepherd of YStyle. I'm trying on a top from Kendall K. (UPDATE) I later wore this on </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/6282519700135225846/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=6282519700135225846&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/6282519700135225846'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/6282519700135225846'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/08/hanging-with-some-sassy-city-chicks.html' title='Hanging With Some Sassy City Chicks'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uCWopHeT-VM/TkQqM2IvzvI/AAAAAAAABI4/cUa7KFeUmAk/s72-c/P1040757.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-7034379827585047354</id><published>2011-08-10T08:28:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-11T11:34:51.165-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to Handle Confrontation</title><summary type='text'>With all of today's technology there are many ways to communicate with one another. There are almost too many ways when it comes to discussing serious matters. I have a few tips on how to confront an issue. 1) Address, Resolve, Forgive, and Move On! This should be your thought process going into the conversation you plan on having. If you only plan on confronting a situation to make the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/7034379827585047354/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=7034379827585047354&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/7034379827585047354'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/7034379827585047354'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-handle-confrontation.html' title='How to Handle Confrontation'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-9001890792472343673</id><published>2011-08-02T09:41:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-03T17:03:35.320-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='jobless friends'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='unemployment'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette tips'/><title type='text'>Dealing With a Jobless Friend</title><summary type='text'>During this recession it seems we all have at least one or two people in our lives that are currently unemployed. It is important that we offer support not create a feeling of meaninglessness. Here are a few tips on how to deal with jobless friends:First of all, do not consistently ask if they have found a job yet. This can be the most depressing question, and you can be sure they are already </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/9001890792472343673/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=9001890792472343673&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/9001890792472343673'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/9001890792472343673'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/08/etiquette-with-jobless-friends.html' title='Dealing With a Jobless Friend'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-D4VqPR-tdOw/TjnPRqeCzgI/AAAAAAAAA30/TEMwq-76Fjw/s72-c/men-talking.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-3505079441639810502</id><published>2011-07-28T15:52:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-03T17:14:11.483-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='planet'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='travel'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Travel etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='trips'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tips'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='train'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cruise'/><title type='text'>Travel Etiquette</title><summary type='text'> Summer time means travel plans! Whether you are taking a plane, train, or automobile...let's go ahead and throw cruise ship in the mix with these...there are other people around you to consider. Here are my top 4 travel tips:1. If YOU cannot lift it, check it. Do not be a nuisance by trying to lift heavy, overstuffed luggage overhead.2. Dress comfortably, not sloppy. You'll have a better chance </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/3505079441639810502/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=3505079441639810502&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3505079441639810502'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3505079441639810502'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/07/travel-etiquette.html' title='Travel Etiquette'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8-y7dVAB10w/TjnPO78JKqI/AAAAAAAAA3k/0wCfIo3UHZM/s72-c/couple-on-cruise.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-2572618348036395501</id><published>2011-06-29T16:22:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-03T17:17:29.729-07:00</updated><title type='text'>House Guest Etiquette</title><summary type='text'>Summer is here! That means it's time for family outings and vacations. With the economy in the shape it is in money can be tight so it is nice to be able to save some money by staying with family or friends. Since these are people that you know and love be sure to treat them as such, and do not take advantage of their hospitality. (It would be nice to be invited back next year.) Here are a few </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2572618348036395501/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2572618348036395501&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2572618348036395501'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2572618348036395501'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/06/house-guest-etiquette.html' title='House Guest Etiquette'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-4703843437859186532</id><published>2011-06-25T12:06:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-06-25T12:34:48.643-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='diet manners'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='kids'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='technology'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='children&apos;s etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='adult interaction'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='verbal communication'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='personal conduct'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='written communication'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='summer time activity'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette camp'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='personal development'/><title type='text'>Etiquette Camp For Kids</title><summary type='text'>My next event is an etiquette camp for kids.Monday, June 27 to Friday, July 1, 2011 in San MarcosThe camp is for both boys and girls, grades K - 5.Each session lasts one hour. Modules covered in this program include; Personal Conduct and Style, Personal Development, Technology, Adult Interaction, Everyday Etiquette, Mealtime Manners, Effective Verbal and Written Communication. Culminates with a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/4703843437859186532/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=4703843437859186532&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4703843437859186532'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4703843437859186532'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/06/etiquette-camp-for-kids.html' title='Etiquette Camp For Kids'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-3616269349010529458</id><published>2011-06-23T15:04:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-06-23T15:06:50.309-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Get the RSVP CODE for Movie Passess</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/3616269349010529458/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=3616269349010529458&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3616269349010529458'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3616269349010529458'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/06/get-rsvp-code-for-movie-passess.html' title='Get the RSVP CODE for Movie Passess'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L-5LdSdF9AU/TgO4w8bswaI/AAAAAAAAA1I/jFulPIkG-TM/s72-c/Movie%2BPasses_%2BBad%2BTeachers%2Bjpeg.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-5920719179222118781</id><published>2011-04-28T09:46:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-03T17:20:19.794-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='manners for teens'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='free event'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='airplane etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tea party'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='mother daughter tea event'/><title type='text'>FREE Mother Daughter Tea Event</title><summary type='text'>Speand a day with the Etiquette Lady.I'm looking forward to lots of fun and meeting some great mommy daughter duos!!!It's Saturday May 14th 2:00 pm at the Encinitas Library in California.Free gifts and goodie bags for each attendee.Reservations required call 760-754-9891 or email events@elaineswann.com</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/5920719179222118781/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=5920719179222118781&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5920719179222118781'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5920719179222118781'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/04/free-mother-daughter-tea-event.html' title='FREE Mother Daughter Tea Event'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lhuF4QISIA4/TbmaeN1Jp6I/AAAAAAAAAz4/35c8iAcJxwY/s72-c/mother-daughter-tea_low_2011.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-2048551096465800043</id><published>2011-02-14T13:01:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-02-14T13:12:51.140-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='kindle'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='amazon'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='teen etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='girls have style'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='glam girl'/><title type='text'>Etiquette on the go for your KINDLE</title><summary type='text'>I'm so excited to announce my teen etiquette book "Girls Have Style" is now available for purchase on your Kindle. Get yours today and so your little glam girl can learn to do everything with grace and style!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2048551096465800043/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2048551096465800043&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2048551096465800043'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2048551096465800043'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/02/etiquette-on-go-for-your-kindle.html' title='Etiquette on the go for your KINDLE'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o82-qZYTmjY/TVmZLGz237I/AAAAAAAAAzk/hx9cXrVcx1s/s72-c/0977352005.jpg.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-5671862845851088210</id><published>2011-02-08T16:07:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-02-08T17:14:46.256-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='star spangled'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='banner'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='national anthem'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Christina Aguilera'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='mistake'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='super bowl'/><title type='text'>Recovering from a Major Flub</title><summary type='text'> So we’re all still talking about Christina Aguilera’s big mess up of “The Star SpangledBanner” on Super Bowl Sunday.Now TMZ has a leaked video of her rehearsal. The video shows us that Xtina did not sing the entire song during rehearsal. She only went about ¾ of the way through. Hmmmmmm.Here’s a great example of why we should give it all we’ve got BEFORE our big moment nomatter what we’re doing.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/5671862845851088210/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=5671862845851088210&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5671862845851088210'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5671862845851088210'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2011/02/recovering-from-major-flub.html' title='Recovering from a Major Flub'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/TVHn-StKcBI/AAAAAAAAAzc/rjpOCEvG_H8/s72-c/Christina-Aguilera-Super-Bowl.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-8647169884172169438</id><published>2010-10-23T07:38:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-23T07:48:03.892-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='diet manners'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='deborah johnson'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='essence.com'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='nfl'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='football moms'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='oakland raiders'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='jay richardson'/><title type='text'>Football Moms and Manners</title><summary type='text'>I recently interviewed former Raiders defensive end Jay Richardson and his mom Deborah Johnson for my blog on Essence.com. They were both a breath of fresh air to chat with. What a great mom and son duo!Deborah Jackson mother of former Oakland Raiders defensive end Jay Richardson mom was just crowned the new spokesperson for Campbell’s Soup heart health campaign. Both Jay and Deborah have made it</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/8647169884172169438/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=8647169884172169438&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8647169884172169438'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8647169884172169438'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2010/10/football-moms-and-manners.html' title='Football Moms and Manners'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/TML0nzBtu2I/AAAAAAAAAys/P_FhNK4ayg0/s72-c/Jay-Deborah_276.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-1250828439700017550</id><published>2010-10-06T11:49:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-06T12:03:31.586-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='video festival'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='basic table setting'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette expert elaine swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dinner at home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='proper table setting'/><title type='text'>A Basic Table Setting</title><summary type='text'>Do you want to learn how to navigate a table setting?  the first thing to do is start setting the table at home. Watch my demonstration on how to set a simple table for dinner at home.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/1250828439700017550/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=1250828439700017550&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1250828439700017550'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1250828439700017550'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2010/10/basic-table-setting.html' title='A Basic Table Setting'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-1079429705043914960</id><published>2010-05-11T14:08:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-06-22T09:24:24.176-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='beauty'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Ystyle'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann Etiquette Lifestyle Coach Export KPBS NPR friends family holiday Behind Scence San Diego TV Host Speaker'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fashion'/><title type='text'>San Diego Association of Black Journalists</title><summary type='text'>Ms. Swann's look styled by Yolanda at Ystyle April 23 Elaine Swann hosted the 8th Annual San Diego Association of Black Journalist Scholarship reception. Ms. Swann stunned the crowd with her beautiful teal and aquatic accented cocktail dress. This little number was found at the GoGa design house http://shopgoga.com/ in beautiful San Diego. This look was accented with 3 drop gold medallion </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/1079429705043914960/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=1079429705043914960&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1079429705043914960'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1079429705043914960'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2010/05/san-diego-association-of-black.html' title='San Diego Association of Black Journalists'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/S-nOiAN222I/AAAAAAAAAuY/G0bgB-PFHeY/s72-c/5453_1092005305912_1399896355_30225488_5928884_n.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-2002838566276753432</id><published>2010-03-31T22:06:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-06-22T09:25:18.473-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tween girls'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='coaching'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='table manners'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='lifestyle'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='facebook'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='myspace'/><title type='text'>Etiquette Workshop Series</title><summary type='text'>




Join me for an eight-week workshop for tween girls ages 9 - 13. Starts April 7, 2010. Register online at elaineswann.com or call 760-754-9891</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2002838566276753432/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2002838566276753432&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2002838566276753432'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2002838566276753432'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2010/03/etiquette-workshop-series.html' title='Etiquette Workshop Series'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-5657411819959377842</id><published>2010-03-22T17:09:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-03-22T17:24:26.392-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='harbor days oceanside ca'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette class for girls'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='manners'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='san deigo'/><title type='text'>Etiquette Class for Girls</title><summary type='text'>After reciving several requests about whether or not I host regular workshops for girls, we finally figured out how to fit it into my schedule.So starting April 7, 2010 I will host an 8-week session for girls ages 9 - 13 in my Oceanside office. This will be the only etiquette class for girls this age that I will provide for the 2010 calendar year. Next is teen girls followed by a class for boys. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/5657411819959377842/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=5657411819959377842&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5657411819959377842'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5657411819959377842'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2010/03/etiquette-class-for-girls.html' title='Etiquette Class for Girls'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/S6gJyAko29I/AAAAAAAAAuA/CeFw-WpyCGM/s72-c/480_jessica_denise_nathaly.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-786236543961392762</id><published>2010-03-11T11:58:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-03-11T13:44:55.368-08:00</updated><title type='text'>And the winner is.................</title><summary type='text'>Elaine displayed this winning look when judging the Miss San Marcos Pageant 2010! This was a great look for the pageant. This outfit was definitely event and weather appropriate. It spoke to Elaine's profession, but also gave the contenders for the pageant inspiration for their future looks. It was stylish, fun and classy! It was also put together by her stylist, myself, Yolanda with YSTYLE!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/786236543961392762/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=786236543961392762&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/786236543961392762'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/786236543961392762'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2010/03/elaine-displayed-this-winning-look-when.html' title='And the winner is.................'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/S5lXR_Nx5pI/AAAAAAAAAtw/TX8qjjk5KBw/s72-c/P1080317.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-7298205926893584201</id><published>2010-02-24T14:52:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-24T14:55:24.676-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='elaine swann today show nbc got etiquette'/><title type='text'>Got Etiquette!  Elaine Swann on the Today Show</title><summary type='text'>Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economyhttp://www.elaineswann.com/</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/7298205926893584201/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=7298205926893584201&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/7298205926893584201'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/7298205926893584201'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2010/02/got-etiquette-elaine-swann-on-today.html' title='Got Etiquette!  Elaine Swann on the Today Show'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-5649087248877630548</id><published>2010-02-21T08:26:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-21T08:35:32.742-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='national margarita day'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='mikasa cheers margarita'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fun party'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hostess etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='elaines swann'/><title type='text'>Throw a Perfect Margarita Party</title><summary type='text'>Monday February 22 is National Margarita Day. Host a margarita party and serve up some fun in these Mikasa ‘Cheers’ Margarita Glasses.Read my hostess etiquette tips on how to host a quick, chic get together.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/5649087248877630548/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=5649087248877630548&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5649087248877630548'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5649087248877630548'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2010/02/throw-perfect-margarita-party.html' title='Throw a Perfect Margarita Party'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/S4Fffwe78KI/AAAAAAAAAtI/X5uFRVCr6ew/s72-c/Mikasa-cheers-margarita-glasses.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-3724096293405376267</id><published>2010-02-18T14:01:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-18T14:31:03.717-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='image'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='classic'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Pearls'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fun'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Ystyle'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fashion'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='style'/><title type='text'>Elaine looks great!!</title><summary type='text'> Hi, this Yolanda with YSTYLE. I just want to comment on Elaine- The etiquette lady's outfit on "Oceanside Spectrum". Her ensemble really speaks to the fact that she loves what she does! She is definitely not your mothers etiquette coach! Her white pants with the fun denim black jacket played off of one another beautifully. I can appreciate the light yellow stitching on her jacket which really </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/3724096293405376267/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=3724096293405376267&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3724096293405376267'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3724096293405376267'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2010/02/elaine-looks-great.html' title='Elaine looks great!!'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/S32_HzyXEMI/AAAAAAAAAs4/rT5VCv4y0NA/s72-c/Elaine+Black+jacketwhite+pants.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-2502886309167570830</id><published>2010-02-05T11:30:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-05T12:04:55.694-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='party'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Swann Group'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Super'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Table Eitquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='chris swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Party planning'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='super bowl 2010'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sports etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Hosting'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Bowl'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='football partys'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Party Food'/><title type='text'>Super Bowl Party Etiquette</title><summary type='text'>The Super Bowl is this weekend, if you are hosting a party here are my tips for throwing a super bowl party jam.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2502886309167570830/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2502886309167570830&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2502886309167570830'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2502886309167570830'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2010/02/super-bowl-party-etiquette.html' title='Super Bowl Party Etiquette'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-2694423018097893136</id><published>2010-01-11T17:05:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-11T17:14:51.008-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='rude'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='san diego union tribune'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='telling someone they have bad breath'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='manners'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann'/><title type='text'>Co Worker with Bad Breath</title><summary type='text'>It happens at some point or another. You have a co-worker that has bad breath. You know but for some reason they don't seem to realize. I mean they should be told right? But how to you tell someone things just aren't right without being rude. How does manners mix with that? What is one to do?  Read my advice from an interview in the San Diego Union Tribune. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2694423018097893136/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2694423018097893136&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2694423018097893136'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2694423018097893136'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2010/01/co-worker-with-bad-breath.html' title='Co Worker with Bad Breath'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/S0vMrAiXIVI/AAAAAAAAAso/N3vC313pMSI/s72-c/breath_mint.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-4845501649876247254</id><published>2010-01-01T18:52:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-01T18:57:20.174-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann Etiquette Expert'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sneezing etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='coughing etiquette'/><title type='text'>Dealing with sniffing, coughing and more</title><summary type='text'>Check out this video.. here's my etiquette advice out what hand to use when you have to sneeze, cough, sniff, and more</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/4845501649876247254/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=4845501649876247254&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4845501649876247254'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4845501649876247254'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2010/01/dealing-with-sniffing-coughing-and-more.html' title='Dealing with sniffing, coughing and more'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-6382042158966295129</id><published>2009-12-24T12:13:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-24T12:22:36.728-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='christmas shopping'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='last minute gift'/><title type='text'>Last Minute Christmas Shopping Ideas</title><summary type='text'>For those of you who are running under the wire on getting your Christmas shopping done. I've got some great etiquette advice on how to give a last minute gift with style!These tips are quick, easy and for some you don't even have to leave the house to get!Food – Do you have a favorite recipe you’d like to share? Place the dry ingredients in a jar or basket. Add pretty ribbons and bows. Then </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/6382042158966295129/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=6382042158966295129&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/6382042158966295129'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/6382042158966295129'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/12/last-minute-christmas-shopping-ideas.html' title='Last Minute Christmas Shopping Ideas'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-4531513680485678819</id><published>2009-12-23T10:09:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-03-01T21:09:32.748-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='makeover'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann Etiquette Expert'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='What I Hate About Me'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='style network'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lisa Arch'/><title type='text'>Watch me on STYLE NETWORK Jan 2nd 9pm</title><summary type='text'>This past summer, yours truly Elaine Swann the Etiquette Lady, was contacted by the Style Network to be a part of a brand new television series they were developing. I agreed and traveled to Los Angeles to tape the show back in September 2009. Back then it had a different title which has now been changed to what is today. And since then the entire cast &amp; crew has been working hard with other </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/4531513680485678819/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=4531513680485678819&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4531513680485678819'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4531513680485678819'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/12/watch-me-on-style-network-jan-2nd-9pm.html' title='Watch me on STYLE NETWORK Jan 2nd 9pm'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-5242954757788948241</id><published>2009-12-17T14:02:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-17T14:07:18.918-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann Etiquette Lifestyle Coach Export KPBS NPR friends family holiday Behind Scence San Diego TV Host Speaker'/><title type='text'>Elaine Swann on KPBS</title><summary type='text'>Behind the scense at KPBS.  How to get along with friends and family during the holiday's.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/5242954757788948241/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=5242954757788948241&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5242954757788948241'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5242954757788948241'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/12/elaine-swann-on-kpbs.html' title='Elaine Swann on KPBS'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-83054927837020391</id><published>2009-12-03T12:35:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-03T18:05:14.190-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='elaine swann lifestyle coach etiquette expert table manners chris music vinettes Do not be a white house party crasher'/><title type='text'>Don't be a Party Crasher by Elaine Swann</title><summary type='text'>elaineswann.com</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/83054927837020391/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=83054927837020391&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/83054927837020391'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/83054927837020391'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/12/dont-be-party-crasher-by-elaine-swann.html' title='Don&apos;t be a Party Crasher by Elaine Swann'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-701066072301235514</id><published>2009-11-24T18:59:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-24T19:00:24.259-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Dinner'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Email Etiquette elaine swann lifestyle etiquette coaching table manners'/><title type='text'>Wedding Etiquette - At Dinner</title><summary type='text'> </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/701066072301235514/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=701066072301235514&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/701066072301235514'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/701066072301235514'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/11/wedding-etiquette-at-dinner.html' title='Wedding Etiquette - At Dinner'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-5198087482542595263</id><published>2009-11-24T18:56:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-24T18:59:06.760-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Email Etiquette elaine swann lifestyle etiquette coaching table manners'/><title type='text'>Wedding Etiquette - The Reception</title><summary type='text'> </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/5198087482542595263/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=5198087482542595263&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5198087482542595263'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5198087482542595263'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/11/wedding-etiquette-reception.html' title='Wedding Etiquette - The Reception'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-8225807502699310784</id><published>2009-11-24T18:51:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-24T18:56:35.720-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Email Etiquette elaine swann lifestyle etiquette coaching table manners'/><title type='text'>Wedding Etiquette - At the Ceremony</title><summary type='text'> </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/8225807502699310784/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=8225807502699310784&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8225807502699310784'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8225807502699310784'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/11/wedding-etiquette-at-ceremony.html' title='Wedding Etiquette - At the Ceremony'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-4584650154068918128</id><published>2009-11-24T18:47:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-24T18:51:06.785-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wedding Etiquette with Elaine Swann What to do before the Wedding Etiquette Expert Lifestyle Coach Table manners'/><title type='text'>What to do before the Wedding</title><summary type='text'> </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/4584650154068918128/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=4584650154068918128&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4584650154068918128'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4584650154068918128'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-to-do-before-wedding.html' title='What to do before the Wedding'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-1956165790517305230</id><published>2009-11-24T18:36:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-24T18:42:49.708-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Wedding Etiquette with Elaine Swann Pt1</title><summary type='text'> </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/1956165790517305230/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=1956165790517305230&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1956165790517305230'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1956165790517305230'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/11/wedding-etiquette-with-elaine-swann-pt1.html' title='Wedding Etiquette with Elaine Swann Pt1'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-2303821927963930433</id><published>2009-11-05T16:46:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-05T16:51:03.475-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Thank you cards notes Elaine Swann Etiquette Lifestyle Exquisite Weddings Magazine Launch Party'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='how to ask for money'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bride'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='groom'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette expert'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='exquisite weddings magazine'/><title type='text'>How to Ask for Money</title><summary type='text'>For the Bride and Groom, here's my advice on how to ask for money rather than a gift. Read it in Exquisite Weddings Magazine.How to Ask for Money - Exquisite Weddings - Fall-Winter 2009 - San Diego, California</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2303821927963930433/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2303821927963930433&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2303821927963930433'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2303821927963930433'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-ask-for-money-exquisite-weddings.html' title='How to Ask for Money'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SvNylnbHbBI/AAAAAAAAAsY/LpwDH744ILk/s72-c/bride-groom-cake-toppper-w_money.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-8676451021027530282</id><published>2009-10-21T15:48:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-21T16:07:02.053-07:00</updated><title type='text'>7 Minutes of Manners in 7 Easy Steps!</title><summary type='text'>DayPortPlayer.newPlayer({articleID:"690853",playerInstanceID:"59400755-0EF5-88D3-C8D5-2317B9858BAB",domain:"xetv.web.entriq.net"});</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/8676451021027530282/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=8676451021027530282&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8676451021027530282'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8676451021027530282'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/10/7-minutes-of-manners-in-7-easy-steps.html' title='7 Minutes of Manners in 7 Easy Steps!'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-8136381796012813770</id><published>2009-10-01T13:33:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-01T14:50:00.683-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Thank you cards notes Elaine Swann Etiquette Lifestyle Exquisite Weddings Magazine Launch Party'/><title type='text'>Exquisite Weddings Magazine Launch Party</title><summary type='text'>Elaine attends the launch party for the 2009 Fall issue of Exquisite Weddings Magazine at the US Grant Hotel in San Diego.




 Elaine give tips on how to write the perfect thank you card! On page 44 of Exquisite Weddings Magazine, you will find more tips from Elaine. And don't forget to visit elaineswann.com for more Lifestyle and Etiquette Tips!! </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/8136381796012813770/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=8136381796012813770&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8136381796012813770'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8136381796012813770'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/10/exquisite-weddings-magazine-launch.html' title='Exquisite Weddings Magazine Launch Party'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SsUhhN10g5I/AAAAAAAAAro/V2d2wIMMTls/s72-c/P1040075.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-4034768527725812435</id><published>2009-09-21T12:55:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-23T13:47:18.944-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Day Of The Diva 2009</title><summary type='text'>Yesterday I Attended Day Of The Diva at the Heritage Museum in Orange County.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/4034768527725812435/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=4034768527725812435&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4034768527725812435'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4034768527725812435'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/09/blog-post.html' title='Day Of The Diva 2009'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SrqErPf0JxI/AAAAAAAAAqY/SbV3sqZ7g_U/s72-c/day+of+the+diva+logoi.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-3535677753584691857</id><published>2009-09-17T12:48:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-17T13:33:30.339-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Conference Call Information</title><summary type='text'>Conference call informationFREE Telephone SeminarDo you get a little flustered when a conversation takes a wrong turn?Do people sometimes annoy you with nosey or “a bit too personal” questions?Are you sometimes left speechless when you’re talking with someone and they just “cross the line”?Of course you do. This happens to even  the best of us. I’ve got some tips that will help you get your point</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/3535677753584691857/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=3535677753584691857&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3535677753584691857'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3535677753584691857'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/09/conference-call-information.html' title='Conference Call Information'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-8334523910874429045</id><published>2009-09-16T17:36:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-16T17:52:20.347-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Email Etiquette elaine swann lifestyle etiquette coaching table manners computers technology chris music'/><title type='text'>Email Etiquette</title><summary type='text'>




For more information on Email Etiquette go to elaineswann.com</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/8334523910874429045/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=8334523910874429045&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8334523910874429045'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8334523910874429045'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/09/email-etiquette.html' title='Email Etiquette'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-2284890856107238953</id><published>2009-09-15T17:17:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-15T21:20:41.176-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Let Crazy Be Crazy kanye west taylor swift joe willson etiquette lady manners elaine swann cris swann elaineswann.com'/><title type='text'>Let Crazy Be Crazy!</title><summary type='text'>




For more information go to elaineswann.com</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2284890856107238953/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2284890856107238953&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2284890856107238953'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2284890856107238953'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/09/let-crazy-be-crazy.html' title='Let Crazy Be Crazy!'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-1752013741473288705</id><published>2009-09-11T13:20:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-11T13:50:37.046-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='job interview etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='internship'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='manners'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='business meal'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann Cell Phone Manners Deal Breaker Etiquette Expert'/><title type='text'>The Business Meal</title><summary type='text'>




Get your audio CD with full advice on the Business Meal here.For more information visit elaineswann.com</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/1752013741473288705/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=1752013741473288705&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1752013741473288705'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1752013741473288705'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/09/business-meal.html' title='The Business Meal'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-571133866107789829</id><published>2009-09-10T15:34:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-10T16:01:45.649-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='What do you do to take your foot out of your mouth elaine swann chris music etiquette coach lifetyle table manners diva you lie aftermath democrat republican'/><title type='text'>What do you do to take your foot out of your mouth</title><summary type='text'>"




For information about Lifestyle and Etiquette go to elaineswann.com</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/571133866107789829/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=571133866107789829&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/571133866107789829'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/571133866107789829'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/09/what-do-you-do-to-take-your-foot-out-of.html' title='What do you do to take your foot out of your mouth'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-7725797656932679683</id><published>2009-09-09T14:13:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-11T13:55:21.537-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What Do You Do When A Friend Experiences Death In The Family</title><summary type='text'>




For more information visit elaineswann.com</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/7725797656932679683/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=7725797656932679683&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/7725797656932679683'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/7725797656932679683'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/09/what-do-you-do-when-friend-experiences.html' title='What Do You Do When A Friend Experiences Death In The Family'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-1370530097526021415</id><published>2009-09-08T15:51:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-08T16:30:41.505-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elaine Swann Cell Phone Manners Deal Breaker Etiquette Expert'/><title type='text'>Cell Phone Manners</title><summary type='text'>Can lack of cell phone manners be a deal breaker?




For more information and tips visit elaineswann.com </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/1370530097526021415/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=1370530097526021415&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1370530097526021415'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1370530097526021415'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/09/cell-phone-manners.html' title='Cell Phone Manners'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-2166998607636267614</id><published>2009-08-06T15:05:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-27T13:58:42.846-07:00</updated><title type='text'>NABJ Day Two - Te Presento Johnny Wright</title><summary type='text'> Here I am, chatting it up with hair stylist extraordinaire Johnny Wright . He hails from Chicago but now lives in Washington DC. Its there that we have a mutual friend, Namon Mitchell,  who is also an amazing stylist in DC. Johnny is here to present a workshop on image and redefining our look. I really wanted to attend but am unable to. Well, thanks to Namen I was able to connect with Johnny </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2166998607636267614/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2166998607636267614&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2166998607636267614'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2166998607636267614'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/08/nabj-day-two-te-presento-johnny-wright.html' title='NABJ Day Two - Te Presento Johnny Wright'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SoR7v_Gw7BI/AAAAAAAAAno/Tt6NX-gRFlg/s72-c/johnny+wright+2' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-2702097050788872986</id><published>2009-08-06T14:59:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-18T12:56:55.428-07:00</updated><title type='text'>NABJ DayTwo - Mutimedia Resources on the Web</title><summary type='text'>I attended a really cool multimedia workshop. Wow, there are some really great online resources to help produce online projects! I’m definitely going to bring this information back to my team at home. It’s amazing to know how people are out there creating programs to help us run our websites better. Good stuff! </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2702097050788872986/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2702097050788872986&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2702097050788872986'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2702097050788872986'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/08/nabj-daytwo-mutimedia-resources-on-web.html' title='NABJ DayTwo - Mutimedia Resources on the Web'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-4120932533576371734</id><published>2009-08-06T14:55:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-18T12:23:39.847-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Day Two - Networking with a Passion</title><summary type='text'>Even though I’m looking forward to the meeting tonight I’ve still got some networking to do. Here I am at the Meredith Broadcasting and Print booth. I’m looking for a new home for my etiquette advice column. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/4120932533576371734/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=4120932533576371734&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4120932533576371734'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4120932533576371734'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/08/day-two-networking-with.html' title='Day Two - Networking with a Passion'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SoryjbN62RI/AAAAAAAAAnw/WmyBI1KXicE/s72-c/networking' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-6272957633589876282</id><published>2009-08-06T12:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-18T12:56:06.070-07:00</updated><title type='text'>NABJ Day Two - Persistence Pays Off</title><summary type='text'>Today started off really well. I’d been corresponding with a heavy hitter in the industry. So far we’ve yet to solidify a defined business relationship. Low and behold we run into each other here. We had a brief meeting today (always be prepared) and will have a power dinner tonight. Good deal!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/6272957633589876282/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=6272957633589876282&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/6272957633589876282'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/6272957633589876282'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/08/nabj-day-two-persistence-pays-off.html' title='NABJ Day Two - Persistence Pays Off'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-3673727281817709142</id><published>2009-08-05T15:55:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-18T13:03:00.779-07:00</updated><title type='text'>NABJ Day One - And so it Begins</title><summary type='text'>I started my day off zipping pretty quickly through registration. A good amount of people are here today but the mad influx of attendees has yet to begin.Today I am attending an all day workshop “The Business of Freelancing Having a Career You Love and Making a Good Living”. Although I run my own company I am in essence a freelancer in this business because I am not working a 9 to 5 and on the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/3673727281817709142/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=3673727281817709142&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3673727281817709142'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3673727281817709142'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/08/nabj-day-one-and-so-it-begins.html' title='NABJ Day One - And so it Begins'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SntQCZDSiyI/AAAAAAAAAm4/vsZg1qiQYZE/s72-c/croud' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-5332749581882742757</id><published>2009-08-04T14:32:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-13T14:24:56.738-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Pre NABJ</title><summary type='text'>I just arrived in Tampa, FL for the annual NABJ conference. Everything starts tomorrow. I am looking forward to learning new things and connecting with some great folks in journalism. This year’s theme is Refresh Reinvent Reclaim. We need it. Home Sweet Home for the next week Went over to the convention center to check things out. Sponsors galore! NABJ </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/5332749581882742757/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=5332749581882742757&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5332749581882742757'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5332749581882742757'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/08/pre-nabj.html' title='Pre NABJ'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SnoF88Igh3I/AAAAAAAAAlw/L24c7Z6SMPI/s72-c/room' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-1769896399998799775</id><published>2009-08-04T13:49:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-13T11:50:41.860-07:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Elaine Swann was the host for the ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of the Wall Mart super center in Oceanside. visit the web site at- http://elaineswann.com/</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/1769896399998799775/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=1769896399998799775&amp;isPopup=true' 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width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-922121629539086628</id><published>2009-07-28T17:52:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-28T18:17:33.003-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Networking Ettiquette Work Shop</title><summary type='text'> Just a reminder that Elaine Swann is having a Networking Etiquette Workshop on Wednesday July 29th, 2009 at 6:30 PM PSTWe have limited seating so do not hesitate to call and reserve a seat right away for yourself or someone you know!call 760-754-9891or register directly on the website athttp://elaineswann.com/networkingworkshop.html</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/922121629539086628/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=922121629539086628&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/922121629539086628'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/922121629539086628'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/07/networking-ettiquette-work-shop.html' title='Networking Ettiquette Work Shop'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/Sm-fzpNe6wI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/UIRyRlRx22I/s72-c/top-banner-march31-2009_2.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-7174192818890124017</id><published>2009-05-01T15:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-05-02T18:36:30.273-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tuxedo'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='black tie'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='classy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='formal'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='audrey hepburn'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cocktail'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='proper attire'/><title type='text'>Question of the Week - Black Tie Affair</title><summary type='text'>Dear Elaine, Q If an affair is "Black tie" 7:00pm does the dress have to be a long gown or can it be a very dressy just below the knee black taffeta 3/4 length sleeve very classy "Audrey Hepburn" type dress? A Thank you for sending in your question. Yes your 3/4 length Audrey Hepburn style dress is just perfect for your "Black Tie" affair. For women the proper attire for Black Tie is a formal </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/7174192818890124017/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=7174192818890124017&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/7174192818890124017'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/7174192818890124017'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/05/question-of-week-black-tie-affair.html' title='Question of the Week - Black Tie Affair'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/Sfz0hAGhmlI/AAAAAAAAAjI/xQJr1ceqvTk/s72-c/dressy+black+dress.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-7369799477363976231</id><published>2009-04-29T18:11:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-05-02T18:21:05.177-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='attire'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='business card etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='social'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='mingle'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dress'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='causal'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='airplane etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='networjing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wardrobe'/><title type='text'>Shine at any Business or Social Event Part #1</title><summary type='text'> When you attend various events for networking it sometimes can be difficult to navigate through the entire process. Figuring out what to wear and even what to say can be a bit challenging. The following are a few quick tips that can help you shine as you Eat, Drink, Talk and Mingle. ETIQUITTE TIP:Whether you are in a business or social situation, always dress appropriately. Find out in advance </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/7369799477363976231/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=7369799477363976231&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/7369799477363976231'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/7369799477363976231'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/04/shine-at-any-business-or-social-event-1.html' title='Shine at any Business or Social Event Part #1'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SfzwxQlFsWI/AAAAAAAAAio/ZN46_tn9FX4/s72-c/young+business+people.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-6532596542639336897</id><published>2009-04-03T17:02:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-04-03T17:36:12.650-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wedding etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='registry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gift'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dress'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='newlyweds'/><title type='text'>Question of the Week</title><summary type='text'>I received this question this past week. Since wedding season is gearing up I though it would be nice to share this one with you.Dear Elaine,Do you take a wedding gift to "fish Fry" honoring the couple and how do I dress for this event?SamanthaHello Samantha, Since the “Fish Fry” is in honor of the new couple it would be a good idea to bring a gift. Find out if they have registered somewhere and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/6532596542639336897/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=6532596542639336897&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/6532596542639336897'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/6532596542639336897'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/04/question-of-week.html' title='Question of the Week'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SdaluSIl3qI/AAAAAAAAAho/lq8a4JfYKr8/s72-c/wedding+gift.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-6678393135552218312</id><published>2009-04-02T17:31:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-04-02T17:37:21.333-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dining'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='table manners'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette expert elaine swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cultural etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cw'/><title type='text'>Burping and Slurping - it's okay</title><summary type='text'>Yesterday I did a live segment on San Diego Living, a show that airs on the local CW station. I've got some interesting tips on dining etiquette for various cultures. Check out the clip!DayPortPlayer.newPlayer({articleID:"598777",bannerAdObjectID:"null",videoAdObjectID:"null",videoAdConDefID:"6",playerInstanceID:"27574A89-06D1-CD92-4444-22719C5099EC",domain:"xetv.dayport.com",rootCategory:"null",</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/6678393135552218312/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=6678393135552218312&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/6678393135552218312'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/6678393135552218312'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/04/burping-and-slurping-its-okay.html' title='Burping and Slurping - it&apos;s okay'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-483355710521297176</id><published>2009-03-05T08:00:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-03-05T08:01:29.063-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Talking to a Jobless Friend</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/483355710521297176/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=483355710521297176&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' 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term='elevator etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='safety'/><title type='text'>Elevator Etiquette</title><summary type='text'>Here’s a few elevator etiquette tips when you are out and about:The person getting on the elevator should stand to the side and wait for others to exit before stepping in.The person inside and closest to the elevator door exits first.The person nearest to the control panel should offer to push the elevator buttons for others.A person who is standing far away from the control panel should “</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2567064964884517795/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2567064964884517795&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2567064964884517795'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2567064964884517795'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/02/elevator-etiquette.html' title='Elevator Etiquette'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SahW3zWx4gI/AAAAAAAAAhY/y_GaAgqmxVw/s72-c/man-woman-in-elevator.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-1551878696840922665</id><published>2009-02-14T15:43:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-02-14T15:58:52.419-08:00</updated><title type='text'>The 10-5 Rule</title><summary type='text'> We encounter strangers daily, on your way to the mail box, while walking your dog, or when walking to your car. Yet for whatever reason we just pass one another by as though we're all non existent. This has got to stop! Don't be so distracted by talking on your cell phone or so busy you're unable to share some cheer. We've got to start interacting and socializing with one another more </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/1551878696840922665/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=1551878696840922665&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1551878696840922665'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1551878696840922665'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/02/10-5-rule.html' title='The 10-5 Rule'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SZdZ8c76YdI/AAAAAAAAAhI/1p65DuR6ODw/s72-c/Eswann-10.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-3699762157874882027</id><published>2009-01-13T10:56:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-02-11T15:48:11.529-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hollywood'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='golden globe awards'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='work'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='puff daddy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='diddy.puffy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='versace'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='airplane etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='jlo'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gold dress'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='jennifer lopez'/><title type='text'>You Have Got to Be Kidding Me- J Lo's Gold err... Dress</title><summary type='text'>Now I don’t usually say too much about what celebs are wearing but I just couldn’t keep this one to myself. Jennifer Lopez really went to the left what the “golden dress” she wore to the Golden Globe Awards. One look and I immediately though of the green Versace number she wore back in her Diddy (Puffy, Puff Daddy) days. But that was several years and a set of twins ago. Don’t get me wrong </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/3699762157874882027/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=3699762157874882027&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3699762157874882027'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3699762157874882027'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/01/you-have-got-to-be-kidding-me-j-los.html' title='You Have Got to Be Kidding Me- J Lo&apos;s Gold err... Dress'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SWzqM_MRJ8I/AAAAAAAAAgY/ectK7r3kGxc/s72-c/JenLopez_gold-dress-1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-1299688332043212904</id><published>2009-01-07T12:16:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-07T14:44:41.461-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='diet manners'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='lose weight'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='airplane etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='manners at the gym'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='new year resolution'/><title type='text'>New Year - Same You...Just Better</title><summary type='text'>Happy New year folks. It's about now we all get wind under our feet and decide to turn over a new leaf, do some things different, be better. It is possible... for the first few months then kuput!!! We loose steam and in many instances we just quit.Don't beat your self up, just jump back up dust yourself off and start over again. Don't be so hard on yourself and don't be hard on others.A couple of</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/1299688332043212904/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=1299688332043212904&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1299688332043212904'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1299688332043212904'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-year-same-youjust-better.html' title='New Year - Same You...Just Better'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-1254099386481509541</id><published>2008-12-26T14:45:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-09T10:43:36.395-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='thank you'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='abc 10 news'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='holiday etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='awkward holiday moments'/><title type='text'>How to Avoid Akward Holiday Moments</title><summary type='text'>I was recently invited to appear on ABC to share my advice on how to get through those awkward holiday moments. Check it out</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/1254099386481509541/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=1254099386481509541&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1254099386481509541'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1254099386481509541'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-avoid-akward-holiday-moments.html' title='How to Avoid Akward Holiday Moments'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-5015917708540952096</id><published>2008-10-13T21:37:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-10-13T22:39:01.025-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='brides'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dr boogie stylist shear genius'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='day of the diva'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette expert elaine swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bridal showcase'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='stephanie cook hgtv design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='exquisite weddings magazine'/><title type='text'>Day of the Diva</title><summary type='text'>Calling all Brides-to-be, Mother's of the Bride, Maid's/Matron's of Honor, Bridesmaids and anyone else that will be wrapped up and tied up with wedding planning in the near future!Before you take another step you have got to get your Wedding Etiquette in check! Come meet me "The Etiquette Lady" Live and In Person at an awesome event just for you. It's the Day of the Diva Women's Expo &amp; Bridal </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/5015917708540952096/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=5015917708540952096&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5015917708540952096'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5015917708540952096'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/10/day-of-diva.html' title='Day of the Diva'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SPQof6W8qSI/AAAAAAAAAfg/fg0wEXE6bo0/s72-c/Elaine.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-4757504544666096001</id><published>2008-10-04T13:48:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-19T11:34:14.292-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='luxury suv'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='buick enclave'/><title type='text'>Hang Up and Drive - Buick Enclave</title><summary type='text'>I drove the Buick Enclave and WOW!!! What and awesome  fit. I'ts super, super mom friendly. It gives you the feel of rinding in an SUV, but it's off the charts in luxury and features.I had such a great experience with this vehicle I had to put it on tape.Watch Part I of video on the Buick EnclaveOkay, you thought that was nice? Here's Part II</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/4757504544666096001/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=4757504544666096001&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4757504544666096001'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4757504544666096001'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/10/hang-up-and-drive-buick-enclave.html' title='Hang Up and Drive - Buick Enclave'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SO0iCUuv3jI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/vc8Ijhtb4gs/s72-c/Buic-Eclave-1.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-6576937948594819029</id><published>2008-10-03T18:05:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-01-07T14:56:00.763-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette expert'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pregnant'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='eva longoria parker'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tony parker'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='celebrity'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='ashlee simpson'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='public'/><title type='text'>Eva Longoria - Fat or Pregnant?</title><summary type='text'>Is is really any of our business this early in the game?Weeks ago during and interview Le Grand Journal with her husband Tony Parker, Eva Longoria Parker was asked if the was pregnant. People are still wondering and still asking."I'm just fat" was her reply. Funny thing is I get it - celeb lives tend to be open for public inquires and scrutiny. But really though, this line of questioning is a bit</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/6576937948594819029/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=6576937948594819029&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/6576937948594819029'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/6576937948594819029'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/10/eva-longoria-fat-or-pregnant.html' title='Eva Longoria - Fat or Pregnant?'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SOgV1cw2lEI/AAAAAAAAAYI/M_JuAjD53YQ/s72-c/eva_longoria.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-2438768344675606307</id><published>2008-10-01T17:49:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-10-04T18:02:46.946-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wedding'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='glen beres'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='toasts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='advice'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='exquisite weddings magazine'/><title type='text'>Exquisite Weddings Magazine</title><summary type='text'>Ever been asked to do the honors of a toast at a friend or family members wedding? Once asked, etiquette questions coming popping out everywhere. Which means we all could use a bit of help. Well writer Glen Beres examines the topic for Exquisite Weddings Fall/Winter issue. Cool thing is he came to me for my input and advice. Good looking out Glen!! The issue is on stands now.  Etiquette Expert </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2438768344675606307/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2438768344675606307&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2438768344675606307'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2438768344675606307'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/10/exquisit-weddings.html' title='Exquisite Weddings Magazine'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SOgRZbkTxII/AAAAAAAAAYA/VJ57xdcak-c/s72-c/exquisite+weddings+fall2008.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-1874473124113729245</id><published>2008-09-28T17:43:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-10-04T17:49:07.729-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='henbev'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hard rock hotel'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='chris swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='concert'/><title type='text'>Rock Star Wife</title><summary type='text'>Last night I trailed behind my swexy hubby Chris Swann to watch him in concert. He truly is one of the baddest bass players in the country!! Here he is rocking the HenBev B4 bass.Check him out!!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/1874473124113729245/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=1874473124113729245&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1874473124113729245'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1874473124113729245'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/09/rock-star-wife.html' title='Rock Star Wife'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-1634268276784541957</id><published>2008-09-24T16:26:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-25T00:53:47.495-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='planet'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='saturn vue'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='technology'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='enviroment'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hybrid'/><title type='text'>Hang up and Drive - Saturn Vue Hybrid</title><summary type='text'>Best Feature: Ummm it's a Hybrid... the gas mileage hands down.Worst Feature: Nothing much the seats in back went all the way down but it was a bit heavy to pull back up.Techno Features? XM radio, OnStar of course. Power everything.Girl Friendly? Yes, you know it really really is good for us girls who have got a lot going on.Trunk Space? And how. When I was taping this weekend I put the seats </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/1634268276784541957/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=1634268276784541957&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1634268276784541957'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1634268276784541957'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/09/hang-up-and-drive-saturn-vue-hybrid.html' title='Hang up and Drive - Saturn Vue Hybrid'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SNsxyEURGZI/AAAAAAAAAXI/lspfqSe69Us/s72-c/Saturn+Vue+1.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-70030041650651572</id><published>2008-09-21T23:56:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-25T00:54:45.389-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='harbor days oceanside ca'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette expert'/><title type='text'>Oceanside Harbor Days</title><summary type='text'> This weekend I covered a two-day event, Harbor Days in Oceanside. Here's the website with the information. Later I'll post a link for you to see once the show airs. Right now my feet hurt, I'm tired and sun burned (yes black folks do burn). In this picture I'm doing my final outro. I'm actually at the end of the two days and the end of my wits.Etiquette Expert Opinion: I don't know I'm too tired</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/70030041650651572/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=70030041650651572&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/70030041650651572'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/70030041650651572'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/09/oceanside-harbor-days.html' title='Oceanside Harbor Days'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SNs3yVWVeCI/AAAAAAAAAXg/xIrbz8yhZrc/s72-c/P1040077.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-5025901361109882929</id><published>2008-09-19T11:39:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-25T00:53:05.856-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='keria knightely'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='the duches'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='protocol'/><title type='text'>The Duchess</title><summary type='text'>Protocol, prim, and proper. Last night I saw a screening of the film The Duchess starring Keria Knightely. Prior to the film we there was a tea and dessert reception in the theater lobby. I also host a teble setting contest where movie goers (women) raced against one anther to see who could set a table the fastest and correctly. It was fun. Well fun watching. Good job ladies!!!I really enjoyed </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/5025901361109882929/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=5025901361109882929&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5025901361109882929'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5025901361109882929'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/09/duchess.html' title='The Duchess'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SNszc55x9oI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/-A3TXhbPGTI/s72-c/duchess-movie.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-4979296676346420818</id><published>2008-09-17T10:14:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-25T00:52:57.134-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wealth tv'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='holiday etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hd network'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='genelle padilla'/><title type='text'>Wealth TV - Holiday Etiquette</title><summary type='text'>Yippeeee, I was Invited back to tape another segment for Etiquette 101. It's a show that airs on Wealth TV. It's an HD Network check you local listings HERE. This show was on Holiday Etiquette which is coming up and we can all use some tips.Etiquette Expert Opinion: Here's on tip - The difference between a holiday party at work and at home? At work, it's still business MOREThanks for bringing me </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/4979296676346420818/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=4979296676346420818&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4979296676346420818'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4979296676346420818'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/09/wealth-tv-holiday-etiquette.html' title='Wealth TV - Holiday Etiquette'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SNsfTBvOKYI/AAAAAAAAAVA/o-T2D3IhDa8/s72-c/ESwann-W-TV-holiday8.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-8012301684115171410</id><published>2008-09-12T13:11:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-25T00:52:18.893-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='camera system'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='head curtian air bags'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='rearview'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='GMC Acadia'/><title type='text'>Hang Up and Drive - GMC Acadia</title><summary type='text'>Best Feature: The Rearview Camera System!! I love it the rear image show up in the rear view mirror!!Worst Feature: I don't know but that click-clack turn signal really gets to me.Techno Features? Okay there were lots of them and this is not really high tech but I LOVED the dual sun roofs (hey it's California baby)!Girl Friendly? Yes indeed honey. I was able to get up in the truck without having </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/8012301684115171410/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=8012301684115171410&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8012301684115171410'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8012301684115171410'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/09/hang-up-and-drive-gmc-acadia.html' title='Hang Up and Drive - GMC Acadia'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SNsQEox8AgI/AAAAAAAAAUo/YNpqOc6BtDE/s72-c/GMC+Acadia+1.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-9164008681784993410</id><published>2008-08-26T18:17:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-25T00:52:06.961-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='ted kennedy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='barack michelle obama'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='speech'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='barack obama'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='demaocratic national convention'/><title type='text'>Absolutely Fabulous</title><summary type='text'> What an an awesome lady. Michelle ripped it you guys. She surpassed all expectations an came out with flying colors. Last night she spoke at the Democratic National Convention. At first I wasn't sure if her speech would be overshadowed by Ted Kennedy's anticipated appearance. Not so. I'm so proud. Can I just say her hair was fabulous? Okay well it was!! The girls were natural. Too cute!! The </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/9164008681784993410/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=9164008681784993410&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/9164008681784993410'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/9164008681784993410'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/08/absolutely-fabulous.html' title='Absolutely Fabulous'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SNrsWr9pq6I/AAAAAAAAATA/tE842wpZw68/s72-c/m-obama_dnc+speech.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-8353428769056856099</id><published>2008-08-25T17:03:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-25T00:51:42.033-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pop warner'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='officials'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='angel matos kick refere'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='poor sport'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='little league'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='olympic'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='asa abrahamian drops medal'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='coaches'/><title type='text'>You Have Got to Be Kidding Me!</title><summary type='text'> Good night!!! I just don't know what to say about the behavior of some of these Olympic athletes. Cuba's Angel Matos gets disqualified for taking to much time out (which apparently is one of the rules of the game). So in his anger he kicks the referee in the face. Are you serious? Wow - "Poor Sport" is an understatement with this one. Swedish wrestler Ara Abrahamian threw a hissy fit (as well as</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/8353428769056856099/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=8353428769056856099&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8353428769056856099'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8353428769056856099'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/08/you-have-got-to-be-kidding-me.html' title='You Have Got to Be Kidding Me!'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SNraI_QWn1I/AAAAAAAAASg/EwBPws-hAFE/s72-c/ara+abrahamian.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-4614140598725192589</id><published>2008-08-21T22:49:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-25T00:51:27.796-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='computers'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='abc 10 news'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='LeBeau'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='internet etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='coworkers'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='karol'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='kimberly hunt'/><title type='text'>Internet Etiquette at Work</title><summary type='text'>This city official in San Diego got in big trouble because he was on the Internet way too long at work. Plus he was downloading pics of Pamela Anderson and more. Basicially offending the nosey people who were looking over his shoulder.So today I get a call from ABC 10 News to come in and guest on this evening's news to give my advice for Internet etiquette at work. I did, I was cool. Nice set, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/4614140598725192589/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=4614140598725192589&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4614140598725192589'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4614140598725192589'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/08/internet-etiquette-at-work.html' title='Internet Etiquette at Work'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SNs5rHzcWWI/AAAAAAAAAXo/sZp96hkn_D4/s72-c/P1030040.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-4586261695202066216</id><published>2008-08-18T18:49:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-25T00:51:16.626-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='invitation'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='same-sex marriage'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='california law'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='rsvp'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='ellen DeGeneres'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='exquisite weddings magazine'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='portia de rossi'/><title type='text'>Ellen &amp; Portia Get Married</title><summary type='text'>Recently in the State where I live (California) the ban was lifted for same sex marriages. So now (or for now how ever you want to put it) it's legal to get married to a person of the same sex.Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are one of the first celebrity couples to get married under the new law. There are lots of regular folks out there that will and are planning on doing the same thing.So </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/4586261695202066216/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=4586261695202066216&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4586261695202066216'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4586261695202066216'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/08/ellen-portia-get-married.html' title='Ellen &amp; Portia Get Married'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SNrusGTVKvI/AAAAAAAAATI/LYs0y_Fu4yc/s72-c/ellen-portia.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-7960017099781895313</id><published>2008-08-12T15:31:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-25T00:51:04.800-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='kathi burns'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='business etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='organizer'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='meeting'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tracey turner'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='NAPO san diego'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dhawn hansen'/><title type='text'>Organized Organizers</title><summary type='text'>I had a speaking engagement with the National Association of Professional Organizer San Diego Chapter. I spoke on Etiquette in Business (Book me to speak to your group HERE). What an awesome group of people. I spoke at their monthly meeting and I really had a great time. The meeting was so...um...organized! Great job(and thank you) President Dhawn Hansen and Tracey Turner. For those of you who </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/7960017099781895313/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=7960017099781895313&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/7960017099781895313'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/7960017099781895313'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/08/organized-organizers.html' title='Organized Organizers'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SNrAVf2ax0I/AAAAAAAAASA/GxZDDAL9PnI/s72-c/ESwann-NAPO.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-3945618559061692451</id><published>2008-08-02T10:10:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-10T01:57:00.127-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='jesse jackson'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette expert'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hillary clinton'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='barack obama'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='old school'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='ludacris song for obama'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='rap'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='ludacris'/><title type='text'>Ludacris Didn't Get it Right With Obama</title><summary type='text'>Okay, so all the political analysts and media folks are all up in arms over this song Ludacris wrote in "support" of Senator Barack Obama. I just listened to the song and found the lyrics online. He said some pretty ummm- well interesting stuff about Senator John McCain and others: On Senator McCain: "Paint the White House black and I'm sure that's got 'em terrified McCain don't belong in any </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/3945618559061692451/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=3945618559061692451&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3945618559061692451'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3945618559061692451'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/08/ludacris-didnt-get-it-right-with-obama.html' title='Ludacris Didn&apos;t Get it Right With Obama'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SJiLNLYHw6I/AAAAAAAAAR4/jZMx9sEsQkA/s72-c/obama-ludacris_chicago.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-4950372549884896293</id><published>2008-07-31T16:34:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-10T01:57:00.277-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='matt grant shayna lamas'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='divorce'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='proper'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etonline'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='engagment ring'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette expert'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='marriage'/><title type='text'>Broken Engagement - Keep the ring or not?</title><summary type='text'>So Bachelor Matt Grant and Shayne Lamas have called off their engagement. Okay so it happens, better to call off an engagement than go through a divorce. ETonline.com reports Shayne says she's keeping the ring and Matt says give it back. So the question is- what is a girl to do when you've received an engagement ring yet the engagement goes kaput?Etiquette Expert Opinion: An engagement ring is a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/4950372549884896293/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=4950372549884896293&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4950372549884896293'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4950372549884896293'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/07/broken-engagement-keep-ring-or-not.html' title='Broken Engagement - Keep the ring or not?'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SJJNjyu6A9I/AAAAAAAAARQ/7BvJxnENCX4/s72-c/lamas-grant.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-2198626767579961092</id><published>2008-07-18T18:29:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-24T23:24:16.579-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Etiquette Camp for Kids</title><summary type='text'>For the past two-weeks I've been hunkered down with two separate groups of kids for the Mira Costa College for kids program. I've been hosting the etiquette camp and wow have these kids worn me out! It's been great and really fun teaching them. It's always a pleasure knowing one is investing in the lives of our country's future leaders.Subjects I taught included everything from hygiene &amp; grooming</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2198626767579961092/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2198626767579961092&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2198626767579961092'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2198626767579961092'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/07/etiquette-camp-for-kids.html' title='Etiquette Camp for Kids'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SNsugghi8HI/AAAAAAAAAWg/-Vtf2VOJBuo/s72-c/P1020267.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-5967389106543275052</id><published>2008-07-16T11:14:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-25T00:34:15.231-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='chevy malibu'/><title type='text'>Hang up and Drive - Chevy Malibu</title><summary type='text'> Best Feature: The way it looked, sporty and cute.Worst Feature: I can never really find oneTechno Features? XM Radio and all the GM Goodies. Loves it!Girl Friendly? Yes not big and bulky.Trunk Space? Surprisingly, yes there's a decent amount.My Take: I really had fun with this car. It was a good fit for me. It hugged the road well but had a lot of power behind it. Strong car - if that make sense</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/5967389106543275052/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=5967389106543275052&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5967389106543275052'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5967389106543275052'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/07/hang-up-and-drive-chevy-malibu.html' title='Hang up and Drive - Chevy Malibu'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SNstZ90T0FI/AAAAAAAAAWY/2WQsQD36SpM/s72-c/ChecyMalibu+1.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-4195857813833248593</id><published>2008-07-01T16:43:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-10T01:57:01.708-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wealth tv'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='surf ledgend'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sportsmanship'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sports etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tennis'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fair'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='golf'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='ginelle padilla'/><title type='text'>Sports Etiquette on Wealth TV</title><summary type='text'>Yippeeeee! I was invited back to be a guest on Wealth TV's Etiquette 101 show. We taped my interview today in front of a green screen again.This episode was all about sports etiquette. I gave my opinion on good sportsmanship, tennis etiquette, golf etiquette, and with my hubby being a surfer and all, I had to give my two cents on surf etiquette. We talked about much more but you'll have to see </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/4195857813833248593/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=4195857813833248593&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4195857813833248593'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4195857813833248593'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/07/sports-etiquette-on-wealth-tv.html' title='Sports Etiquette on Wealth TV'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SJDlU8MCLAI/AAAAAAAAAQw/Z8lmG-mkQjM/s72-c/ESwann-WealthTV-1.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-5191771216945777068</id><published>2008-06-25T20:40:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-10T01:57:02.605-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='video festival'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='jacob rush'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='alliance for community media'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='washington dc'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='koct'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='award'/><title type='text'>Teleprompter Read</title><summary type='text'>So we all have our "first" whatever at some point in our lives. For me, although I've been a guest on several television shows believe it or not I've never read from a teleprompter. I got a call today to come in ASAP to do a teleprompter read for KOCT. Yippee!!The station won the 2008 Hometown Video Festival Award for Overall Excellence. Our production manager Jacob Rush is heading to Washington </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/5191771216945777068/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=5191771216945777068&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5191771216945777068'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5191771216945777068'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/06/teleprompter-read.html' title='Teleprompter Read'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SI9bLOmIawI/AAAAAAAAAPw/GF4iermYApU/s72-c/ESwann_KOCT-PSA-1.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-478889347088229798</id><published>2008-06-23T13:43:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-24T00:47:48.406-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='infiniti QX56'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='chris swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='recover from embarrassing moment'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='music'/><title type='text'>Hang up and Drive - Infiniti QX56</title><summary type='text'>Cool thing, we video recorded my review this time. I really dig it. Big ups to Luis Cooper from coopermediagroup.net. He really hooked us up on the shooting and editing of this video. Thanks Luis!!Oh and the background music is composed by none other than my rock star hubby Chris Swann. Rock on!!!




ETIQUETTE EXPERT OPINION: How to recover from an embarrassing moment - Yeah, so when the wind </summary><link rel='enclosure' type='video/mp4' href='http://www.blogger.com/video-play.mp4?contentId=422f0018e9479e2c&amp;type=video%2Fmp4' length='0'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/478889347088229798/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=478889347088229798&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/478889347088229798'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/478889347088229798'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/06/hang-up-and-drive-infiniti-qx56.html' title='Hang up and Drive - Infiniti QX56'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-4260217850672146606</id><published>2008-06-06T17:06:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-10T01:57:02.972-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fist bump'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='barack michelle obama'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dap'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etiquette expert'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pda'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fist pump'/><title type='text'>Obama Gives Obama Some Dap</title><summary type='text'>This past Tuesday Barack Obama  claimed victory as the Democratic presidential nominee. And in doing so he gave his wife something that's not unfamiliar to many brothers &amp; sisters - he gave his wife Michelle some Dap (translate - fist pump, fist bump).So then all the analysts and commentators went berserk trying to figure out what it meant, whether or not it was some sort of subliminal message or</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/4260217850672146606/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=4260217850672146606&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4260217850672146606'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/4260217850672146606'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/06/obama-gives-obama-some-dap.html' title='Obama Gives Obama Some Dap'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SJJT85tFR6I/AAAAAAAAARY/QfMSwORzCpI/s72-c/obama_pound.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-1958142559396009202</id><published>2008-06-03T23:43:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-10T01:57:03.101-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='san diego civic theater'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cats'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='trevor young'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='grizabella'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='theater etiquette'/><title type='text'>Cats take over San Deigo</title><summary type='text'>Tonight I went to opening night of CATS here in San Diego. It's playing at the San Diego Civic Theater. Awesome show! spectacular music , dancing, strobe lights, cats, cats, and more cats.Gotta say Tricia Tanguy who played GRIZABELLA ripped it when she sang MEMORY written by Trevor Young!! Loved it, the girl hit every note on point. That's not an easy song to sing but she was absolutely fab.This </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/1958142559396009202/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=1958142559396009202&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1958142559396009202'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1958142559396009202'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/06/cats-take-over-san-deigo.html' title='Cats take over San Deigo'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SGCXPvAI3ZI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/kR8qqnBzcVQ/s72-c/Cats-ticket.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-2627369545117979393</id><published>2008-05-30T14:25:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-10T01:57:03.443-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='business card etiquette'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='arden moore'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='column'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='susan demaggio'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='todays local news'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='advice'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='lois swagerty'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pet expert'/><title type='text'>Writers Get-together</title><summary type='text'> I write a weekly advice column entitled Life Lessons for our local newspaper Today's Local News. One of my fellow columnists Lois Swagerty, celebrated the 2-year anniversary for her column. We got together at the office and enjoyed cupcakes and great conversation. Here I am with two of our writers Humorist, Lois Swagerty (l) and Pet Expert Arden Moore (c). Exchanging business cards with Arden </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/2627369545117979393/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=2627369545117979393&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2627369545117979393'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/2627369545117979393'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/06/writers-get-together.html' title='Writers Get-together'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SEhbk8DraqI/AAAAAAAAAPI/e-uS9XmpDgk/s72-c/Lois,+Arden,+Elaine.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-3040942843744089110</id><published>2008-04-05T15:44:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-10T01:57:03.582-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='airplane etiquette'/><title type='text'>Leaving on the Jet Plane</title><summary type='text'> Me dropping Chris off at LAXChris and the band is leaving today for Norway. I'm sad. I'm really going to miss him. Gotta keep busy...ETIQUETTE EXPERT OPINION: Airplane etiquette tip - Once you are settled into your seat. Politely introduce yourself to your seat mates if you do not know them. If you are a talker. Watch for major body language. You'll know if they want you to shut up. If you want </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/3040942843744089110/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=3040942843744089110&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3040942843744089110'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/3040942843744089110'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/04/leaving-on-jet-plane.html' title='Leaving on the Jet Plane'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SBJqs4QzalI/AAAAAAAAANU/6QwCGotxQlA/s72-c/ChrisElaine-LAX.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-1969036781967292903</id><published>2008-03-30T15:15:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-10T01:57:03.719-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='rip curl'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='santa barbara'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='noahs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='chris swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tom curren'/><title type='text'>Rock Star Wife -Tom Curren's Rip Curl Store</title><summary type='text'> Did the wifey thing last night. I'm my husband's biggest groupie. Last Night Tom Curren and Rip Curl opened Tom's signature store in Santa Barbara. The guys...the NOAHS (Tom, Marco, and Chris) played at the after party. It was Posh!Tom Curren, Marco Wood on drums and that's my honey Chris Swann on the Bass </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/1969036781967292903/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=1969036781967292903&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1969036781967292903'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1969036781967292903'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/03/rock-star-wife_30.html' title='Rock Star Wife -Tom Curren&apos;s Rip Curl Store'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SBJaLIQzajI/AAAAAAAAANE/VCsyMRtjEp8/s72-c/RipCurl-Store+front.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-1175122911488267343</id><published>2008-03-27T16:42:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-10T01:57:04.201-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='san diego'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='lawrence fishbourne'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='jim sturgess'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='21'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hard rock hotel'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='kate bosworth'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='numbers'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='movie'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='kevin spacey'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='mit students'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='las vegas'/><title type='text'>21 Preview and after part at Hard Rock Hotel</title><summary type='text'>We went to see the preview of the film 21 starring Kevin Spacey, Jim Sturgess and Kate Bosworth. It's a fact based story about a small group of MIT students who were trained by their teacher to count cards which led them to win millions in Las Vegas. My husband Chris who is a too-smart-for-me engineer by trade, he dug the whole numbers thing but became bored after a while. For me, I enjoyed the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/1175122911488267343/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=1175122911488267343&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1175122911488267343'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/1175122911488267343'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/03/21-preview-and-after-part-at-hard-rock.html' title='21 Preview and after part at Hard Rock Hotel'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/R_jvdVrsPeI/AAAAAAAAAJk/4-Xacvt0ePM/s72-c/21-Chris_Elaine1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-525675903591179539</id><published>2008-03-25T15:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-10T01:57:05.133-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Hang Up and Drive- Saturn Sky</title><summary type='text'> Best Feature: Sporty, great looking, head-turning car.Worst Feature: Hmmmm still thinkingTechno Features?: XM Satalite Radio, OnStarGirl Friendly?: Girl friendly heck yeah it's a guy magnetTrunk Space?: No but who needs it when you roll like this?My Take:First, this car is fast, super fast. Sits low, hugs the road, takes turns well. I just love it. Second it's just perfectly eye catching yet a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/525675903591179539/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=525675903591179539&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/525675903591179539'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/525675903591179539'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/03/hang-up-and-drive-saturn-sky.html' title='Hang Up and Drive- Saturn Sky'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SCO0gmJib1I/AAAAAAAAAN8/Icev-xf1nFA/s72-c/Saturn1.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-9116163946010251519</id><published>2008-03-25T13:43:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-10T01:57:05.568-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Let Them Eat Cake</title><summary type='text'> My Girlfriend Trish had her __th birthday party this weekend. The (optional) theme was French Baroque from the Marie Antoinette era. Yes honey everyone had a great time and boy did people (not me) eat cake! Isn't her hair just Fab!?Here's another look from the back. Trish is one of the most Fabu-Glam girls I know! </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/9116163946010251519/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=9116163946010251519&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/9116163946010251519'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/9116163946010251519'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/04/let-them-eat-cake.html' title='Let Them Eat Cake'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SBJVLoQzagI/AAAAAAAAAMs/Ui-h9vN45Hg/s72-c/trish-elaine1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-5818930058901528647</id><published>2008-03-16T12:13:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-12-10T01:57:05.772-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='marco wood'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='surf ledgend'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='noahs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='chris swann'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tom curren'/><title type='text'>Rock Star Wife</title><summary type='text'>Did my duty this weekend and was the ultimate groupie for my hot hubby. The band he's in (The NOAHS) band rocked out to packed theaters in Santa Barbara and Ventura, CA. Rock on Tom Curren (yeah, the surf legend), Marco Wood, and the always sexy Chris Swann!! That's my hubby rockin' out on right with the Red Bass!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/5818930058901528647/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=5818930058901528647&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5818930058901528647'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/5818930058901528647'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/03/rock-star-wife.html' title='Rock Star Wife'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_soFmNvQ93jw/SBI-foQzadI/AAAAAAAAAMU/-KBylE-dLxU/s72-c/WOW+Tour.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38019380.post-8267065068059989774</id><published>2008-03-10T12:09:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-25T12:12:43.838-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Cool Gig</title><summary type='text'>Today I took a meeting about a pretty cool upcoming gig. Good stuff, fresh look, new vibe. Lovin' it. I'll keep you posted!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/feeds/8267065068059989774/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=38019380&amp;postID=8267065068059989774&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8267065068059989774'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/38019380/posts/default/8267065068059989774'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://elaineswann.blogspot.com/2008/03/cool-gig.html' title='Cool Gig'/><author><name>The Etiquette Lady</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09348896530291332285</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='29' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5743/2178/320/Copy%20of%20DSC_0038.1.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
