A friend of mine has been trying to help her 20-something daughter find a place to live. She was expecting to view sparkling-clean, vacated apartments. Instead, they have visited homes where the … [Read more...]
Avoiding Negativity Online
Are people getting more vicious, or is it just that we’re more exposed to others’ opinions, good and bad, thanks to today’s tech-obsessed world? With Twitter and Facebook, everyone is an expert, … [Read more...]
Smarty-Pants Civility
Most of us like to think of ourselves as pretty clever. But what’s not so clever is acting superior to those who make blunders or don’t know as much as you do (or think you do) about a particular … [Read more...]
Group Dinner Etiquette
My friend was recently telling me about a birthday dinner she was invited to. The chosen restaurant was a popular eatery that accepts bookings. As such, the birthday girl made a reservation for their … [Read more...]
Martin Luther King, Jr. & Civility
Today is the day when we honor Martin Luther King, Jr., and personally I think it couldn’t have come at a better time. Given the tragic events of the last couple of weeks, I think we all need a … [Read more...]