Phillipa Morrish’s ETIQUETTE BOSS

Theatre Etiquette: Don’t cause a row

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Teenagers have worked hard during the past month and during the summer many will catch up on movies or Broadway plays. They should know the rules governing theatre etiquette to be confident in any entertainment environment. If they go as a couple, the female follows the usher down the aisle and enters the row first, unless there is no usher and the theatre is dark; then the man enters first and steps aside for the woman to enter the row.

If the teens go on a double date, one male enters the row first, followed by the two ladies. The other male enters last. The ladies are therefore ‘protected’ by the two men. Ladies and gentlemen enter the row differently. The female enters the row facing the stage, walking as close as possible to the seats in front of her, but being careful not to hit the back of any head in those seats. The man enters in the opposite way. He enters the row with his back to the stage; therefore he faces the people in his row while slipping into his seat.

The man rises from his seat slightly to let other people pass, as his knees are usually longer than the woman’s. The woman may remain seated. However if the performance has started, he may remain seated and turn his knees to avoid blocking the view of person seated behind him.

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A sagging jawline is an undesirable telltale sign of aging. The forehead and upper face often remains firm while the lower half of the face sags due to the weakening of the muscle that lies between the middle of the cheeks and the end of the jaw. T

he jawline can be tightened naturally but gently by regularly slapping the underline of the jaw with the back of the hand. Tap 30 times daily; gently being the operative word. Next tilt the head back slightly and move upper lip down until it is resting behind your lower teeth. Smile slowly in five steps then hold for a count of five.

Phillipa Morrish is the President of Etiquette Training International.