No child needs a sheet mask.
A new Korean skincare brand for kids is giving American Psycho.
Good morning everyone. Last night, I attended a dinner that New Fare Partners hosted at Una Pizza for long enough to talk to Missy Robbins about her Williamsburg pasta empire and overhear Mark Bittman say that he no longer eats breakfast, but not long enough for the reshuffling of seats during dessert. I had dinner with three friends a few blocks downtown from Una at Sunn’s, which meant we got to order the entire menu. We were the last table to leave at 11pm, which meant we got to take shots of soju with our server. This morning, a friend who was at the New Fare dinner said I missed a conversation about a blueberry farm that belongs to one of the most powerful men in Hollywood.
Today’s letter includes: A new children’s skincare brand positions sheet masks as toys, Wendy Goodman on whether hostess gifts are necessary, and an etiquette class for SF tech guys.
Social Skills is a monthlong Feed Me series to help you survive the most social season of the year. Today, Wendy Goodman, Design Editor of New York Magazine, explains why you probably don’t need to worry about a hostess gift this holiday season.
To gift or not to gift? That is one of the big questions this holiday season.
Here are some things to consider when RSVPing to the myriad cocktail and dinner parties you anticipate arriving in the coming weeks. First off: Remember to RSVP. So many people don’t and then show up with two or more people in tow; that’s rude and disrespectful of the host’s efforts to provide enough food and drink, for starters.
Then, be sure if you do go to be a good guest. That means bringing your best self. If you’ve had a bad day and you’re in a dark mood, leave it all at the door and refresh your attitude and remember that your smile is your best accessory.
“Once seated at the table, DO NOT (unless you’re a doctor on call) read your iPhone or text from it during dinner.”