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 Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 6:35 pm
 It was hard to deny how important etiquette was, whoever and whatever and wherever you were! That was one of the reasons Jie decided to take it--she wanted to expand her skillset. Besides, it might help her get a job...
Although all aspects of hygiene are important, I feel that proper dress care is the most important of all of them. It is very important to keep your clothes clean and well-pressed. Clothes should be hung or folded as soon as they are out of the laundry to prevent unsightly wrinkles. They should never be left in a heap on the floor, even when dirty. Stains should be cleaned from clothing as soon as they occur, and all steps necessary to preventing stains should be taken. Clothes are an important part of etiquette as well as a form of self-expression; they last longer than a momentary bad hair day, as well. Especially if they are taken care of properly!
That seemed to cover her opinion quite neatly.
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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 6:40 pm
 It had surprised Zuna to get a letter from their father. Especially since it was so out of character. Really? Advising them to take etiquette? Oh well. It's not as if the young Naiad had any better ideas.
The most important part of hygiene is of course proper care and maintenance of one's hair. There are numerous cultures throughout both our worlds who value their hair. Well, okay, three that Zuna could name, but that was pretty good. Any one of these races may look down upon one who does not take good care of one's hair. Proper hair maintenance and hygiene includes regular washing. Some people's hair must be washed every day to stay clean, while others might need to wash every other day so that they do not wash away essential oils from the scalp. The important thing is to know what's right for your hair, then to follow through with it. Next is to brush or comb your hair. Again, do not overdo it--this can lead to split ends or frizziness. Most importantly, never submit to the ravages of a bad hair day. If you wake up one morning and find that your hair can do nothing right, you must own this look. Take this as an opportunity to try something new. If all else fails, you can blame the terrible look of your hair on the new style.
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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 6:46 pm
 Talya may have been getting older, but she still enjoyed romantic stories of princesses and queens and knights. Etiquette, then, was an obvious class to take.
The most important aspect of hygiene, she wrote, is the oft-overlooked subject of scents. Scented products come in many forms--shampoos, conditioners, soaps, body washes, perfumes, even hand sanitizers now come in pleasant scents (although hand sanitizers often still smell like alcohol). It is tempting to use scented products. Even I use them, quite often. They can bring out pleasant memories, they can be used to attract the attention of someone you like, and they can be used to mask terrible smells. However, while a little bit of a scented product is okay, it can be quite rude to wear too much of a scented product. Some people are very sensitive to the odors. Some people are even allergic to "scents" and cannot have any form of chemical scent in any product they use. For this reason, one should use scented products lightly, here and there. To mask foul odors, try bathing more often or using an odorless deodorant. An odored deodorant, such as some bodysprays, should also only be used in moderation, lest you hurt someone nearby.
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Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:56 pm
Congratulations! You all Passed!The teacher quietly hands Neptune a small handbook titled A Manual for Self-Care.
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 5:07 pm
 How to be a good guest varies from circumstance to circumstance, but there are some universal rules. First, be polite. Second, keep your voice at an agreeable volume--it should be loud enough to be heard, but quiet enough that it does not hurt other people's ears. You should refrain from foul or offensive language with some extremely rare exceptions, most of them in regards to foul language, not to offensive language. Dress appropriately for the occasion. If you are unsure what is appropriate, then ask. You will probably not get into trouble for asking, and if you do, it's probably the sort of event you want to avoid anyway.
Haunted Hallows and other school festivals bear some other little complexities. If you are giving out treats, you should never throw them at someone, especially at their head. Even if it is a stuffed animal, do not throw it at them. Refrain from adult topics of conversation--crime, brutality, wars, that sort of things--around children, and especially remember not to swear or use offensive language. Do not scare someone if they do not want to be scared. Avoid using strobe lights or other effects that can trigger people with epilepsy. Do not eat so much candy that you are sick on someone else's lawn. Do not steal candy from someone or eat it without their permission.
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 5:19 pm
 When attending a birthday party, there are certain rules to follow. First of all, you should never try to take attention away from the guest of honor. This is their special day, not yours, so do not make it about you. If treats and prizes are given away that day, do not argue with anyone over who gets which prize. This will only engender bad feelings with your fellow guests and possibly--probably--the host as well. You should be polite and be patient. Do not demand that the party run to your schedule--it will run when it runs. If your host as a party game in mind, go along with it--you should have a very good reason to refuse if you do refuse to play, such as being unable to play or strongly objecting to the activity itself on moral or ethical grounds.
If you bring a gift, usually you are expected to hand the gift over to the host when you arrive. Unless the guest of honor asks for suggestions on which present to open first, do not demand that yours be opened first. If you do not enjoy the party, do not rescind the gift. That is extremely rude. Do not hog all of the cake. Be polite and be clean; follow the rules of the establishment (house or otherwise) where the party is being hosted.
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Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 2:29 am
 Hailey smirked to herself in great amusement as she pondered many a thing she could say, but sadly they would most likely get her flunked over a passing grade. And instead of embarrassing her boyfriend, she decided to write her responses to the assignment instead. Thinking of everything she'd normally do, she began to scribble out a couple things on her paper.
'The first thing to come to mind is not be all touchy feely to others. Even if you know them well, it can make others around you feel uncomfortable. Don't be obnoxious or obnoxiously loud. Chew with your mouth closed. Don't take an entire full plate of food...
Wow... she could be so pro at this if she did the opposite of everything she'd do.
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Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 2:37 am
 As he sat next to his girlfriend, Malachi was almost dreading what she might do with their assignment. Instead, she really surprised him by not being crazy and loud, and she even looked thoughtful as she wrote her response! Color him surprised, pleasantly! With a smile, he took to answering on paper as well.
'I try my best to always be on my best behavior. I love to open doors for others on our way into places where we are meeting up with others, or even offer to get drinks. Hailey and i will hold hands or link arms while we're out together, but we'... more like 'he', but what could he do? 'try to keep our levels of P.D.A. to a minimum to prevent discomfort to others around us.'
Well... that's all he could think of as he was now just a little flustered, though not entirely sure as to why. Ugh! With that, he offered to take Hailey's paper up with his own.
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Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 7:57 pm
Niamh
Niamh was thrilled to get to take an etiquette class. In order to run an event planning business some day, she was going to need to know all of this stuff! ... And being a cache kid raised by a school caretaker had left her a little rough around the edges on something. She was working hard to rub those edges off, though.
Listening respectfully, she tried not to be distracted, thinking about all the fun events she could possibly attend during the upcoming holiday season. The tiny Fey loved parties. The atmosphere, getting to be around friends, it was so great! She realized suddenly that it was her turn to share.
"If you're invited to a private party, it's important to RSVP on time, so your host can make accommodations accordingly. And you can't bring a guest, unless your invitation says to! Oh - and to be polite it is nice to bring a gift for your host, because they put in all the effort to host a party!"
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Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2016 10:25 am
Hosted events sounded so fancy and Nef couldn't help but hope that maybe one day she would be invited to one. Parties were amazing, a group of people all getting together and having a really nice time, but then you had some parties that were just too formal and everyone always seemed so stiff about everything.
'I think that a good guest would have to be polite and I think I'm pretty polite! Guests are expected to mingle and have fun stories and to just have a good time. I personally wouldn't like to go to an event that was super big because that just see impersonal to me. So an event that had like twenty people or less would be pretty cool because that way I could meet everyone and get to hear all their cool stories! Of course there would be food there! We'd all bring dishes so that everyone could try something different and it wouldn't cost the host too much money either!'
Nefertiti looked over her paper and purred softly as she turned her paper in. On her way back to her desk she started to daydream about a fun social gathering where she could make new friends and have a good time.
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Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:18 pm
Congratulations! You all Passed!
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 3:48 pm
 August 2018"There are many different races milling about here at the Academy. Pair up with another student of a different Race than yourself, and compare different customs. Share one thing you've learned about another culture!" RulesPick a Race other than your character's (if a Hybrid, try to pick Races that are not part of your character's Hybrid mix). Read the Racial Lore to learn about the culture of that race, and share 1 bit of trivia.You may team up with another player and their Character to swap trivia, or you may enter pairs of your own characters to interact with each other.Freshlings may pair up with other Freshlings or Juniors; Juniors may pair up with other Juniors or Seniors; Seniors can pair up with Juniors or other Seniors.All responses must be at least 150 words. They can be given orally, acted out, or in written form! Username: Nashawryn Student: Georgette & Agave Chai (Rano’s child) Response: Georgette stood up and politely cleared his throat. He’d been talking to an Imp, learning of their different traditions and culture. “I’ve been talking with Agave, they’re an Imp, and have learned that Imps tend to stay in large underground family units. They call their underground homes warren-halls. They will all gather together and can reach up to 50 occupants in just one warren-hall. (That was the highest record, we checked.)” Georgette added as an aside. He wanted to make sure that his facts were correct, after all. “This seems like a very large amount of people in a small area to me, but Agave told me that the warren-halls can stretch out for a goodly length and when they’re large enough can stretch out for almost a square mile.” Georgette smiled and folded up his paper at the end of his report then sat back down in his seat next to Agave.
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