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...]
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...]
A Lesson on Insensitive Language
I’ve often railed against people who use words like “retarded” and “gay” as pejoratives. I find it very offensive and ignorant, and apparently I’m not the only one. This week I’m sharing an open … [Read more...]
Is Your iPhone Turning You Into a Voyeur?
A friend of mine just told me about a Facebook post that upset her. One of her old college friends lives in New York City and had posted a photo he’d taken with his iPhone of the notebook of a woman … [Read more...]