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From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz – International etiquette, protocol, and image expert. Founder of the IBL Code methodology and author of "A Matter of Manners". | 06.06.2026Why was salt once worth its weight in gold? The the secrets of the salt cellar, Balkan customs, Jewish traditions, and the precise protocol for using salt in fine dining and hosting.
The Art of Eating an Artichoke
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz - Master of Manners | 19.05.2026How do you eat an artichoke properly? Discover a real-life story that turns into a powerful lesson in dining etiquette, patience, and observation. Learn the correct way to enjoy an artichoke with elegance, and explore how this simple dining experience reflects essential principles of business etiquette, professional presence, and cross-cultural awareness in today’s global world.
Drinking Etiquette at the Tab
From: Tami Lancut leibovitz - | 07.04.2026Small details often reveal the true language of etiquette. One such detail is the mark left on the rim of a glass during a meal. Whether caused by lipstick, lip balm, or natural oils, these marks can draw unwanted attention at the table. This article explores drinking etiquette and offers simple tips to maintain elegance while dining—such as blotting the lips with a napkin and drinking from the same point on the glass—because true etiquette lies in small gestures that create a refined and pleasa
Polite tips in Israel and around the world
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz | 31.05.2025Many of us have asked ourselves at the end of a dinner in a restaurant, or while sitting at the bar, should we leave a tip, how much, was the service good, or less good, and maybe it happened that we were really not satisfied with the food or the service, we debated whether we should leave a tip and how much? And maybe it happened that we simply forgot about the tip, and didn't understand why the host at the restaurant asked us, "Was everything okay?" On the other hand, when we arrived once more
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Business Dinner
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz | 14.05.2024Taking the photo before you eat is a must, any self-proclaimed foodie and miniature food critic will tell you that! But outside the rules of our modern eating habits, what are the rules to follow that will guarantee you with a proper etiquette status while eating out with a guest and/or a client:
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How to to set a table
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Table manners
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Table manners
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Wine
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champagne
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Cigar
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gift regulations
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Flowers
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