Sooner or later there comes a time when we must apologize. Perhaps we did something minor, like bump into someone on accident, or maybe it was a major oversight such as messing up a project at work. … [Read more...]
Silence is Golden
Remember the old adage, “Silence is golden”? Civility experts agree. There’s a lot to be said for basking in silence now and then, rather than contributing even more to the distracting babble that … [Read more...]
Thinking Twice Before Asking Favors
We all at one time or another need a little help. Sometimes we need a lot of help. And when those moments come, it’s nice to know that we have a supportive network of friends and family members who … [Read more...]
Avoid Asking Personal Questions
Ah, Facebook. Thanks to the wonders of technology, you are now privy to the fact that your dentist had a sexy date night with her husband, a high school classmate whom you haven’t seen in 20 years is … [Read more...]
Paying Attention
“Pay attention” is the first rule on Dr. P.M. Forni’s “rules of considerate conduct,” and for good reason. When people are distracted or trapped in their own thoughts, they lack the awareness that … [Read more...]