When I was growing up, my mother always insisted that it was rude to ask someone a question just as they were taking a bite of food. It’s an etiquette pointer that I firmly believe in to this day. You … [Read more...]
Making Your Guests Feel Welcome
A client of mine is hosting friends soon in her new house, and asked what sort of staples she should provide for overnight guests. Ultimately, a lot of guest-room essentials are comforts that you’d … [Read more...]
What Random Act Of Kindness Have You Done?
Earlier this year I wrote about my effort to take part in more random acts of kindness. I’m still working at it and finding it rewarding. Last week I noticed some tourists struggling with a map, and I … [Read more...]
Amy Adams’ Random Act of Kindness
Over the weekend I read a story about the actress Amy Adams, who has starred in Doubt, American Hustle, and Enchanted. Adams was boarding a flight to Los Angeles on Friday when she noticed an American … [Read more...]
Causing Cultural Offense
A friend of mine is a young woman who happens to be of Taiwanese descent. A few days ago she stopped by a local grocer to pick up some items. As she was paying for her purchases, the cashier, an older … [Read more...]