Most people don't know how to take compliments. That's the biggest problem in America - we're hesitant to give compliments and embarrassed at getting them. Letitia Baldrige americabigcompliment Change image and share on social
The Kennedys tried to avoid using the big U-shaped table, but when they couldn't, they had several tricks - including keeping the flowers simple - to keep it from appearing overly stiff and formal. Letitia Baldrige appearavoidbig Change image and share on social
I was considered the luckiest of all the female gypsies since I landed the job as social secretary to Ambassador and Mrs. David Bruce at the American Embassy. Letitia Baldrige ambassadoramericanbruce Change image and share on social
We need grace in our lives, and I'm not talking about heavenly grace. I'm talking about human grace. We should try and be warm and friendly. Letitia Baldrige friendlygraceheavenly Change image and share on social
For years, people have re-dialed when the line was busy. They waited their turn. When I'm put on hold, I always hope that as my revenge, their other call will be someone wanting to sell them something. Letitia Baldrige busycalldial share on social
Arranging an official dinner in an embassy is a little like writing a script for a play. The prolog is the guest list, often the most difficult part of the whole creative operation. Letitia Baldrige arrangecreativedifficult Change image and share on social
President and Mrs. Kennedy would walk into the East Room with their honored guests, preceded by the military color guard, who then posted their flags behind the receiving line. This ceremony never failed to move all of us, no matter how many times the staff witnessed it. Letitia Baldrige ceremonycoloreast share on social
At home, we're listening to TV or playing with our computers, so our entertaining is rusting. We don't know how to be good hosts and guests in business situations. Letitia Baldrige businesscomputerentertain Change image and share on social
If golfers know they look good, they will play better. I think that is valid for men and women. Letitia Baldrige golfergoodman Change image and share on social
Look at all those unattractive people talking about depraved things all day long on TV talk shows. People can talk about themselves, yet the art of conversation, which has to do with sharing, is disappearing. I feel as though I am chasing a runaway locomotive. Letitia Baldrige artchaseconversation share on social