This week we’re talking about how dressing inappropriately can undermine civility. T-shirts are a good example of this. During my last trip to the airport, I couldn’t help but notice how many people … [Read more...]
The Art Of Respectfully Disagreeing
“I will be respectful of others whether or not I like or agree with them.” This is the sixth rule of the Civility Counts pledge, and it’s one I often see people breaking. Turn on the TV and you see … [Read more...]
Selfie Stick Etiquette
The fifth rule of the Civility Counts pledge is “I will honor the boundaries and views of others.” This can be interpreted several different ways, but today I’d like to speak about a trend that’s been … [Read more...]
Taking Responsibility
“I will take personal responsibility for my words and actions.” The fourth rule of civility is one that I find to be seriously lacking in modern-day society. How often do we see people own up to … [Read more...]
Show Respect For The Space Around You
“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...]