“I will show respect for personal property and natural resources.” The third rule of civility can mean a variety of things. It covers a litany of issues, from littering and vandalism to wastefulness … [Read more...]
Showing Respect For Animals
This week I’d like to focus on the second rule of the Civility Counts pledge: “I will be kind to people and animals.” Let’s talk about animals for a moment. I am a devoted dog owner, so treating … [Read more...]
How Super Bowl Fans Let Civility Down
As part of my reinvigorated mission to bring civility back into society, I am devoting the remainder of my 2015 blogs to covering the eight statements of the Civility Counts Pledge. Each week I will … [Read more...]
Bad Restaurant Service
Over the weekend my friend went to a nice restaurant with some friends. He has been doing a “dry January,” raising money for cancer research by abstaining from alcohol. By this point, he was just a … [Read more...]
Fined For Being A No-Show?
An interesting story has emerged in England this week. A five-year-old boy and his parents have received an invoice for £15.95 (around $25) after the child skipped out on his friend’s birthday party. … [Read more...]