A friend of mine just told me about how her Thanksgiving went. She spent the day with a group of extended family and friends and had a wonderful time, but one social faux pas marred the … [Read more...]
The Etiquette of Eating in Public
The other day I went to the movies with a friend. I was settling into my seat when a couple sat down right next to us. To my horror, the woman pulled out a carton of Chinese food and started eating … [Read more...]
Showing Gratitude on Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving coming up this Thursday, I wanted to share something a friend of mine told me about her holiday tradition. Because she and her husband don’t have much family and live far away from … [Read more...]
Being Sensitive When Someone Loses Their Job
A friend of mine was recently let go from her job without warning. Naturally, she was devastated and humiliated, and only told her closest friends. She has of course had to address the firing with job … [Read more...]
The Importance of Voting
The time has come, folks: Election Day is tomorrow, November 6. I always love going out to cast my ballot first thing and getting my “I Voted” sticker. I feel like it’s my civic duty, and I’m taking … [Read more...]