Molly
Q I do not wear make-up or jewellery for personal reasons, so what can I do to look more presentable at work?
Good grooming is the key! A manicure and pedicure must be well done. If you do not like colour on your nails just apply a clear polish. Hair should be well groomed. All in all, nicely pulled together to achieve a well-polished look.
Q What do I do if I have food stuck between my teeth at a restaurant?
Immediately, excuse yourself from the table and go to the restroom to remove it. Also, remember, when leaving the table during a meal, to place your napkin on to your chair and push the chair back under the table, at the end of the meal, place the napkin to the left of your place setting. NEVER on your plate.
Q I get so confused when I see so many utensils on a dining table.
Rule of thumb, start from the outside, the first fork or spoon, moving inwards. If there is more than one wine glass, not to worry, your host or waiter will be serving the wine.
We thank you for your positive responses last week, keep them coming.
Website, www.groomingdynamics.com and at the email address: mollydasilva@groomingdynamics.com
Readers say ...
I read the article on your Sunday Gleaner magazine called Ask Molly. There are many people out there who do not know how to dress properly for some occasions like a tea party, wedding, anniversary, etc. Molly gives straight answers and good information on how to dress for the occasion the writer asked for. She kept it short and yet gave her all the details on what and what not to wear for that particular occasion. I think it is a good idea to have this type of column in the magazine where we can feel free to ask someone with knowledge about proper etiquette and the dos and don'ts of the occasion.- Anonymous
2. This column Ask Molly is very helpful for those who are young and weren't taught proper etiquette or are just not sure what it is they should do. As well as for those who are older and need to get with the times and etiquette of these days. The Internet and customs change and people need to evolve with it, so adding a column with helpful tips and advising those are great for society.- Anonymous
3. I just wanted to send quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed the new Ask Molly column. I feel as though this generation of youths has no idea about proper etiquette. Somewhere along the way, they have traded Jamaica's strong morals, values and manners for behaviour that is frowned upon and just plain slack. Please keep this column going ... it is much needed, and should be a staple.- Sincerely, Nadine Vendryes
4. Great column! Practical and cutting edge. Especially useful for today's woman. Looking forward to reading more from Miss Molly.- Rachael McDonald
5. Thank you for this series. I think the Jamaican society is in great need of Mrs DaSilva these days.- Anonymous
6. The column seems uninteresting and irrelevant. The source is also an unknown. Maybe if the questions were more tailored towards what's happening now from a younger source it would be possibly better.-James Samuel McNeil, Jr
7. Please keep this column in The Gleaner. I love reading it.- Anonymous
