In continuation of my series on being elegant and polished, I am sharing ten more ways to be effortlessly polished. These tips focus more on being rather than "looking". I do hope you enjoy today's video. 

 

 

In today's etiquette chat I'm sharing 5 commonly asked rude questions and how you should respond to them. 

All of us have been asked a rude question at some point in our lives. When this happens, it takes you off guard. What did you do to merit this question? What is the questioner thinking? Do they even know they're being rude? 

Many times the person asking the question does not have rude intentions (sometimes they do) so always try to remember that the other person finds you interesting and wants to know more. 

I recently posed the question on my community tab: What is the rudest question you have ever received? The following 5 questions appeared regularly on that tab, showing that they are commonly asked questions. 

⚜️When are you due? This was the most frequently asked rude question The Daily Connoisseur audience has been asked. An unassuming stranger asks when your baby is due. There's only one problem: you're not pregnant! Your response may vary depending on who is asking the question. A stranger in public merits no answer at all. If you're in a discussion with a friend, family member, or new acquaintance, you can simply shut it down by saying, "I'm not pregnant, thank you." 

⚜️What do you do for a living? This question is often one of the first things asked upon meeting a new acquaintance in America. We are not defined by what we do for a living, however. That is just one small facet of who we are. A vague answer will suffice and then ask them about their hobbies and interests to change the subject. I learned this tip from etiquette expert, Myka Meier. 

⚜️Why are you so quiet? All introverts have been asked this question at some point in their lives. How do you respond to this without getting defensive? I like to compliment the other person and tell them I enjoy listening to them talk. 

⚜️When are you going to have children? This question should never be asked, but sadly, is asked all the time. A simple "that's a private matter, thank you" will suffice. 

⚜️What are you? This question is often asked of people who look ethnically ambiguous, like myself. People want to know our ethnic heritage. The bright side is that they are intrigued by us! Sometimes the way they ask the question can be rude, however. Watch today's video to hear the various ways in which you can answer. 

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I had the pleasure of sitting down with Myka Meier, founder of Beaumont Etiquette, to discuss her excellent book, Modern Etiquette Made Easy. 

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Today, I'm sharing 5 ways manners can help our children in life and why we should persevere in teaching our children good habits.



This is the abridged list I discuss in the video. Be sure to watch the whole video for expanded thoughts on the following points:

👑 Good manners can set your child at ease in social situations.
👑 Manners make life easier for our children to navigate independently.
👑 Their good behavior will make them shine like gems in this often dark world.
👑 Your children will inspire their siblings and peers with their confidence.
👑 Our children are the future leaders of this world. Investing in the next generation is a very worthy pursuit.


I hope you enjoy today's video.

In today's video, I'm wearing Rachelyn Jewelry's earrings and necklace and my summertime romper.

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