“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...]
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...]
The Difference Little Touches Can Make
I recently received a thank you note from a couple whose wedding I had attended a while ago. I had purchased them a gift from their registry, and they wanted to thank me for the gift as well as my … [Read more...]
The One Thing That Civil People Always Say
One of the things that I find really dismaying as a civility consultant is when people fail to say “excuse me” or “sorry” when they have done something wrong, such as bumping into someone on the … [Read more...]