It might seem easy to a few, but some of us out there grew up with email and consider "the letter" an artifact. However, writing a letter is the ultimate in class and shows someone you took the extra time to get in touch with them. Whether you are writing a business letter or a friendly letter, these tips will guide you in properly writing that letter to a special someone, friend, or client.
Did you know there's a difference between "semiformal" and "dressy casual"? Here are the finer points of proper dress.
Learn when it’s appropriate to send your meal back in a restaurant, and how to do it without offending the chef.
A good party guest should live by this motto: Ask not what the party can do for you, but what can you do for the party!
Impress dinner companions with your flawless manners—it’s as simple as observing a few key rules. You Will Need
Mistress Didi brings you an instructional video on how to have graceful hands. These are simple exercises for beauty and function. Graceful hands can create greater comfort and beauty in your self-expression. Use these exercises if you want to achieve graceful hands.
Sure, you know how to do it. But do you know how to do it well? Watch this video to learn how to shake hands. Nothing like a firm handshake! You will need a working hand and a confident attitude.
Everyone loves a party—until the host’s pooch starts giving your leg a little bit of his doggie style. Show that canine he’s not humping any old bitch.
This how to video teaches kids how manners are important to be used as adults. Even something as simple as saying please and thank you makes a big difference in how people people respond to you and how you feel about others. Watch this video etiquette tutorial and learn how to teach children to be polite, and maybe even learn a few things yourself.
Kimberly Law demonstrates how organizing your clothes into so-called "wardrobe capsules" will enable you to get much more out of your clothes. Watch this how-to video to make a wardrobe capsule.
J. Peder Zane talks the fist bump. He's quite eloquent and well versed in the physics of the urban homie handshake. Forget high fives, this is the new hello.
Seating people willy-nilly may work for prison cafeterias and campus dining halls, but when it comes to guests at your dinner party, put some thought into it. Follow these rules for optimal social interaction.
Discomfort. Embarrassment. The wedgie. Get rid of the problem with these simple tips. Watch this video to learn how to pick a wedgie in public.
American citizens should know the rules and etiquette of carrying, hanging and displaying the American flag. Get tips on properly handling the American flag in this free culture and society video series.
This tutorial video will show you how to use a purikura booth like a pro. A purikura is essentially a photo booth on steroids. Very cute steroids.
In this tutorial video, Emmanuel Abidemi of Bolat restaurant shows how to scoop up stew using your hands and bits of doughy fufu. This is a great treat because of it's diverse flavors and African influences.
In this tutorial video, the nice people at Solga restaurant show us how to wrap lettuce around beef short ribs cooked tableside. These are a delicious Korean treat for any time of the year.
This playful video uses a fictional Mr. Bungle to explain how to behave in a cafeteria and what behaviors are acceptable and which ones are not.
With careful wording you can avoid lying and still avoid going to something that you just don’t want to attend. Even without a good excuse you can politely decline without hurting anyone’s feelings or ending up in an embarrassing situation.
Watch this how to video to see the proper technique for eating chicken and waffles, just in case you were wondering.
Beauty pageants require contestants to take platforms by writing essays introducing their connection to social issues. Write a solid pageant platform statement with a pageant veteran in this free beauty pageant preparation video series.
In this tutorial, Akemi Solloway Sensei teaches a Young Samurai audience how to bow correctly in Japan. This is a very important way to greet Japanese people. There are different ways for a man and a woman to bow. Learn how to greet and bow when greeting Japanese friends with this video.
Watch as folks at Pozoleria San Juan show us how to eat this hearty hominy soup. This is a wonderful soup for a cold winter night. Watch this video for great ideas on eating delicious Pozole!
In this video series, watch as trash talker extraordinaire Ryan Tapp teaches how to talk trash. Learn the objective of trash talk, how to verbally and physically smack talk, how to use technology, general media, broadcasting to talk smack, how to use verbal and physical imitation to humiliate your opponent, how to incite others to trash talk, how to use sports and gaming terminology to talk trash, and how to insult mothers and significant others as a part of trash talk. Your friends will prai...
In this tutorial, you will learn how to turn gracefully in heels. This lesson is taught Lady Ellen of Le Femme Finishing School in NJ for transgendered individuals. Watch this how to video and you can walk and turn gracefully in heels.
Are you thinking about entering a beauty pageant? Do you need tips and information on preparing yourself for such an event? Our expert, a pageant contestant, judge and director, shares her knowledge in this series of informative videos. Learn how to apply makeup evenly and effectively for stage lighting. Get tips on choosing evening gowns, sportswear and swimsuits for the competition that complement your hips, shoulders, legs and bust. Our expert also shares tips on first impressions and how ...
Al shows you the proper way to get the most out of the "wing" section of a buffalo wing. This video is a must-see if you enjoy chicken wings!
Many diseases are spread by poor coughing and sneezing techniques. Most people put their hands in front of their mouths and noses to stop germs from getting into the air. Unfortunately, this technique puts the germs on their hands. The germs are then spread to telephones and doorknobs and many other surfaces from which they are then picked up by the next user. This is how colds spread quickly through schools and workplaces, and how the flu spreads quickly through entire cities. It would be ve...
Learn how to give a great man to man hug that minimizes awkwardness and maintains one's masculinity. This narrated video contains some sub-titles and teaches both when it is situationally appropriate to have a man to man hug, as well as how to correctly maneuver such a feat. Be prepared to give in to your feminine side, and let your emotions be shown visibly. Give a man to man hug.
From our favorite British imports at Videojug comes a unique yet incredibly practical video showing just how you can get out of a car in a skirt or dress without showing the world your underwear. Get out of a car without showing your knickers.
Do you wanna be that person who stands out in a crowd? Our society dictates our fashion sense. We believe we all must look like who ever is the "most popular" in the media (TV, film, magazines etc.). Our choice to express our self is very limited because of the stigma of what patterns, styles and colors belong to which gender. I have found by adding just a hint of feminine flair to my person that I am able to catch peoples eye's faster than a supermodel walking onto a runway.
Learn how to recover from actions which lead others to have a bad first impression of you. This narrated video with step-by-step subtitles goes over possible causes of a bad first impression, and potential remedies. Suggested actions include: giving the offended person space, changing topics quickly, and direct apology. Recover from a bad first impression.
This video will show you how and where to practice consideration for others and good manners. Show consideration for others and have good manners.
Getting bored with the same old normal handshake greeting? Learn how to spice up and personalize your handshake, making it hip and jiggy. This handshake could be used to acknowledge true homies, or just look cool and make others envious. One hand and one homie are necessary to accomplish this feat. Give a homie handshake.
Learn when air kissing should be used, and how to correctly employ the maneuver. Technique, mouth sounds, and number of repetitions are just some of the things discussed in this narrated film with step-by-step subtitles. Give a pleasant greeting while minimizing physical contact! Air kiss.
Learn how to properly react and deal with unexpected guests. This narrated video with step-by-step subtitles discusses how to act, and how to accommodate for the surprise guest. Topics include food portioning, seating and table arrangements, and personal conduct. Deal with unexpected guests.
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Ladies, riding a mechanical bull can be lots of fun, but there's no reason to lose your dignity over it. Learn how to keep your shirt on while you tame the mechanical bull. Not look slutty while riding a mechanical bull.
Has a guest surprised you with particular eating habits that you haven't prepared for? Learn the best way to accommodate without disturbing other guests. This narrated video with step-by-step subtitles discusses how to react, and the most effective way to cater to their needs. Deal with a picky dinner guest.
The fine Brits over at Videojug are devoted to the world of tutorials. Revelatory, fun, procedural. Yup, it is a how-to. The cheeky tone simply adds color.
