The custom of going to a party only when we have been invited is a necessary, attractive, decent way for a party to evolve. Letitia Baldrige Read Quote
Europeans are easily offended by errors in their titles or full names. Their exasperation is equal to that shown by Americans when the department store fouls up their bills. Letitia Baldrige Read Quote
It’s stylish to have people over. But unstylish to make them bring food. It’s so tacky, making everybody appear at the door with a dish. Better to order in, use a caterer or bring prepared food into your kitchen. Letitia Baldrige Read Quote
You don’t need the White House to please people. You can be 24, earning $22,000 a year, and have people over to your tiny apartment. It’s all about sharing and thinking about what will make others happy. Letitia Baldrige Read Quote
Politeness decrees that you must listen to be kind; intelligence decrees that you must listen to learn. Letitia Baldrige Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
One cannot reject an entire nation because of the politics of its leader. Letitia Baldrige Read Quote
