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How to be well-mannered and stay the distance during the epidemic.

@agrimanners
Ready, Set... Time to Say Please and Thank You Again.

Here are “Tips from a Professional Social Distancer” printed in the April 10, 2020 Des Moines Register. Read it here:

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2020/04/08/tips-professional-social-distancer/2971701001/

Posted on April 10, 2020 by etiquett
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Latest News

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"This past Sunday, September 28th, the Men of FarmHouse hosted their annual Etiquette Dinner with...
Manners in Motion Dinner with ISU President’s Leadership Class
September 9, 2025 President Wendy Wintersteen of Iowa State University engaged Dr. Tice to...
Iowa State Fair Queens
Iowa State Fair 2025 – Fair Sweet Fair. Dr. Tice has worked with the Iowa State Fair...
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June 16, 2025 brought the addition of new members to Etiquette Iowa's Table Team. The interns and...
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Thank you so much for continuing to support the men Of FarmHouse through the etiquette dinner. This is such a formative experience for our new members, as well as the rest of the men in the house. We greatly appreciate you spending your time and effort on the betterment of the men of FarmHouse Fraternity, we all had an amazing time and are thankful for you and your husband's kindness, wisdom, and sincerity.

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Haley Cook
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I am so grateful that the etiquette dinner went well... we received lots of compliments! I am so glad I had the opportunity to work with you and learn from you. I will carry these newly learned skills throughout my life! Best wishes in all that you do!

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