Pet Peeves

2Things:

1. Don’t say CONGRATULATIONS to the bride … It is more appropriate to greet her BEST WISHES.  Congratulations sort of connotes “Finally girl! You’ve snagged a man!”   It doesnt matter if it is true … reserve your “CONGRATULATIONS”  for the groom.  It actually appeals to how they are wired — they are supposed to be hunters, right? conquerors?  Saying congratulations boast that their hunter/conqueror instincts. 🙂  

2.  Don’t say “WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE MARRIAGE?” when you actually mean “WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE WEDDING?”  Wedding is the celebration that makes man and woman  — husband and wife.  It is a one day event.  MARRIAGE is actually a commitment to be husband and wife for the rest of our lives.

       If you insist on asking them WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE MARRIAGE? Be prepared to get answers like “WE PLAN TO MAKE IT WORK.” or “WE PLAN TO  HAVE A TEN-YEAR TERM, RENEWABLE THEREAFTER.” 

🙂