Julie Blais Comeau

Oye Oye all Regina Royal Watchers!

Based on my up close and professional observations, from the Toronto red corded sections of the media sidelines, here's a strategic guide how to for your Royal watch of their Royal Highnesses:

Dress

Although the Royal family does not expect anyone to spend...

Huffpost's etiquette expert, "Sticky Situations" columnist Julie Blais Comeau, is on the Royal Tour and will be filing regular dispatches from behind-the-scenes.

Wondering how the press tour is organized, and what it's like to be a part of HRH Royal Media Watch? Here's a behind-the-scenes guide to...

The royals are coming! The royals are coming? Hmmm...weren't they here last year?

Yes, their "young and contemporary" Royal Highnesses were here last year, for their Canadian honeymoon, to participate in Canada Day celebrations and the Calgary Stampede.

This year, their "mature and traditional" Royal Highnesses will be here on...

Modern wedding etiquette is no longer simply about when to send the invitations, what side to wear the boutonnière on, or whose hand should go on the wedding cake knife first.

Today's brides and grooms are faced with heart wrenching challenges for probably their biggest and most formal celebration...

Spring is here and with it comes the renewing of relationships with our neighbours. Canadians everywhere are once again saying "Hello," or giving the nod to and sharing a drink or a barbecue with their street dwellers.

Neighbours have many niceties, such as the development of friendships and a...

Now that you know Dining Etiquette 101, let's explore five "sticky situations" that may be encountered during a contemporary business luncheon.

1. Sticky situation: What if I have food allergies or I am on a restricted diet?

These days, more and more conference venues, caterers and...

Sticky situation:

I am a graduating law student and will be interviewing with three law firms over the course of the next month. My older brother's friend, who graduated in law two years ago, informs me it is common for the last interview to be held in an upscale restaurant...

Sticky Situation:
I am a recently divorced 52-year-old woman. After 18 years of contributing to my ex's business ventures, I am now an executive assistant for a financial analyst.

My new colleagues and some of our clients befriend each other virtually and are encouraging me to join them. I...

Sticky Situation:
A year ago, after 20 years as a retail training and development manager, I finally made the leap to consultant. I was busy and in-demand from the get go. I have now explored all of my personal and professional contacts and need to build a new network....

Sticky Situation:
I am writing in anticipation of charity season in our office. I am a mid-level manager in a very dynamic work environment. Quite a few of my colleagues are eager volunteers. They run, they bake goods, and they organize galas. Their children skate, sing, and dance for...

Sticky Situation:
I am a typical hockey Mom who spends most of her weekends and a couple of nights a week sitting in chilly hockey rinks, trying to warm up, while sipping on coffee and making small talk with other hockey parents.

I have two children in hockey....

Sticky Situation:
I am an assistant marketing manager and have been in my position for two years. There has recently been a change in management. My boss has been promoted to vice-president of marketing and her position has been filled, externally, by a guy who used to be the...

Sticky situation:
Since last September, as a result of a decrease in sales caused by the ripple effects of the recession, our office has downsized and moved from spacious downtown offices to a cubicle environment in the outskirts of town. I miss my window, my privacy, and to boot...

Sticky Situation:
Our office closed on December 23 and will reopen on January 3. Following that last workday of the year I met my husband at one of our favorite eateries to kick off the holiday festivities. While following the hostess to our booth, I saw my boss kissing...

Sticky situation:
My stepmother (who has no children of her own) outrageously favors my brother at holiday time. Last year, he got an expensive set of skis while I received a set of discounted pyjamas worth $20 (I know this because the tag was left on). Saying "thank you"...

Sticky situation:
I am a recent graduate who has landed her first management position. My boss is great and I have an amazing team of three under me. I would love to show my appreciation to them all this holiday season but don't want to give them the "wrong"...

Julie Blais has joined as HuffPost Canada's etiquette columnist. Please direct any questions about sticky situations of your own to julie@etiquettejulie.com.

Sticky situation:
My boss is usually late, then texts and tweets during our one-on-one meetings. Is there anything I can do to get her attention on me?

Solution:

Julie Blais has joined as Huffpost Canada's etiquette columnist. Please direct any questions about sticky situations of your own to julie@etiquettejulie.com.

Sticky situation:
To tell or not to tell: one of my work colleagues has B.O.?

Solution:
Having been an HR manager I know that presenting this...