I’m the first to admit that I was born in the wrong century. I love dinner parties with fine china and Waterford crystal, dressing up and hand-written notes with beautiful stationary. I expect every proper lady to own at least one pair of white gloves (two is preferable because I believe lace is best for tea time).

I do not allow my daughter to text at the table, as I think it’s quite rude. So imagine my surprise when I was at a recent public relations function, and several attendees were tweeting rather than respectfully listening to the master of ceremonies, a big Denver media mucky-muck.

People, people, people – you cannot behave in such a manner. Ashton Kutcher texting while the president is speaking is not appropriate behavior. I understand that social media is about being “in the moment” but we must have some limits or we are going to devolve into beasts of burden.

So as we embrace social media let’s make sure it integrates with proper business etiquette. And don’t forget those thank you notes!

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