Father’s Day Etiquette Poor neglected Dad. Is he not as important as Mom? By all the ads for Grad and Dad, it appears not. As we approach Father’s Day, a local network contacted me – because I’m an etiquette consultant -- with a few questions about how dads should be treated on their very special day. What follows is the result of that interview. Question Even though June is considered the season of graduation, how do we juggle dad’s day and the grad? Aren’t they both important? What to do? Answer Separate the two: grad and dad. Celebrate on two different days. Do not use the same gift for dad as you did for mom. But use the same sentiment. Remember that your father is a person who has particular likes and dislikes just as we all do. Give something you know he will enjoy based on what you know about him. If h...
Etiquette Advice Articles by Etiquette Consultant and Author Rebecca Black: Parties, Gifting, Weddings, Holidays, Relationships, and more.