Not long ago I was at a networking event. I was speaking to one of the guests, whom I’d met a few times before. We engaged in small talk and then he noted a few of the other attendees. It seems some … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Can Be A Sensitive Topic
I was just reading a New York Times etiquette column, and saw that a woman had written in about her friend’s comments about her medication. Apparently the woman who wrote in takes medication for … [Read more...]
Keep The Peace In The Hospital Waiting Room
A friend of mine recently had to go to the emergency room after spraining her knee. It was a long process, and she had to wait well into the wee hours of the morning as more urgent cases were attended … [Read more...]
Dealing With Offensive Remarks
When I was traveling in India, I was approached at a cafe by a man who also happened to be American. He had clearly had a few drinks, but I was polite when he struck up a conversation. Noting my … [Read more...]