Up in the Air

August 2011

As you gear up to prepare for that family vacation while the kids are on break, or as you embark on a short-term business trip abroad, it is important to keep in mind the civility and etiquette that air travel requires. Being in such an enclosed space commands the kind of behavior that will help make a rough (or even smooth) trip comfortable for everyone on board.

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Keep to your space.

If you are on an aisle seat, don’t let your elbows or feet cross over to the actual aisle. Not only does it interfere with the space needed for flight attendants to cross or people to walk through on their way to the toilets, it also gives the person sitting across you more breathing space. If you are working on your table and have materials spread out, make sure they don’t spill over to the floor and on to the next person’s space.

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Say “Excuse me.”

If you’re on your way to the toilet and need to squeeze your way through your row just to get out, it’s perfectly okay to excuse yourself. If the person on the aisle seat is asleep, you may tap him lightly on the arm or gently nudge him. If you find that a person constantly has to move out of the row and you are on the aisle, you could politely offer to trade seats—be understanding, the person could have a medical condition that requires him to be on the go all the time.

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Don’t snoop.

Because you are sitting in such close quarters, it may be tempting to look over at the book your seatmate is reading or steal a glance at his laptop screen. Keep yourself from being nosy and try to stick to your own business.

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Stay quiet.

Whether you’re striking a conversation with another passenger or telling your kid a bedtime story, try to keep your voice down. Airplanes are noisy in general and adding to the ambient noise can be irritating to other guests who just want some peace and quiet.

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Class Act

July 2011

With kids settling back into the routine of school, adults now have more time on their hands to deal with their own “class” issues—that is, seeing old faces and catching up with old friends at homecomings, reunions and parties that celebrate the one of a kind experience one gains from school. Whether it be a high school or college reunion, a grand homecoming or even a small get-together among close pals, revisiting the past and reviving friendships can be made even better by exercising proper etiquette.

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Go the extra mile.

Include everyone on the mailing list or guest list, especially if you’re organizing a batch reunion or a large-scale party. With social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, tracking down long-lost friends and classmates has become an effortless task. Excluding people because you feel that they wouldn’t want to attend anyway is not an excuse for scrimping on the invites.

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Mingle.

The point of a reunion isn’t so you can see the same old folk you meet every week for lunch—it’s to reconnect with friends you hadn’t seen in decades. Move around and interact with different groups and circles and expand your current network to include people from way back.

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Have some humble pie.

Whether you’re out to prove that you’ve made it or are just genuinely happy to tell everyone how far you’ve come, resist the urge to boast about your achievements. Instead, be sincere in finding out how everyone is doing—let your successes speak for themselves.

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Stay sensitive.

It is easy to speak one’s mind and dole out opinions—exercise caution, though. An offhanded remark to you may strike a sensitive chord with someone you haven’t interacted with in a long time. Stay away from negativity, embarrassing anecdotes and anything that can put others in an awkward position.

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Say thank you.

Organizing a large-scale reunion or homecoming is no mean feat. Be sure to give warmhearted thanks to the organizers and to everyone else who contributed to putting together a successful event.

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The Blue Leaf is a great place to host parties, whether you're looking to entertain corporate clients or throw a get-together for friends and family. We can help you forge new bonds and make new memories, no matter what the occasion. For inquiries, call The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion at 898-BLUE or visit http://www.theblueleaf.com.ph/ for more information.

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The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion • 632 8872175 • 632 8875687 • inquiries@theblueleaf.com.ph

100 Park Avenue, McKinley Hill Village,Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.