E-Etiquette

Has this ever happened to you? You’re about to sit down to an important lunch meeting with a potential client. The restaurant is a swanky joint and you suddenly realize that you don’t know which fork to use. Your potential client is watching and your whole deal is on the line. What can you do?

If you’re an iPhone user, the answer is now at your fingertips. Several iPhone applications have popped up recently, giving users tips on manners and proper etiquette in a variety of situations.

A few of the iPhone etiquette applications include:

Etiquette Avenue: For $2.99, Etiquette Avenue gives 14 different etiquette categories to choose from, including proper email use, networking tips and yes, there’s even a category explains complex dining table settings.

Tipster: This inexpensive application ($0.99) helps you figure out the appropriate amount to tip on a restaurant bill. It even has a function that helps you understand tipping customs if you’re in a different country.

Mind Your Matters: This application gives you every bit of knowledge you need to look like a polished and professional diner. For $0.99, you’re covered on topics ranging from seating arrangements, napkin placement and Mind Your Manners even advises you on what to do after the meal is over.

iGuides – Wedding Etiquette: Wedding etiquette can be one of the most difficult to master, especially since different religions and cultures celebrate weddings in different ways. iGuides set out to help with their application. The price is a little higher at $3.99, but for the price you can learn everything from proper gift giving to invitation RSVP etiquette.

Now you don’t have an excuse for bad manners. Instead, these easy-to-use and customizable applications are readily available for purchase at Apple’s iTunes App store.