The other day I was shopping in a drugstore when I heard a strange noise followed by a series of giggles coming from the next aisle over. I soon saw that a young couple in their mid-20s had knocked … [Read more...]
Saying Goodbye When You Leave a Party
An old friend was telling me about a party she recently threw to celebrate her husband’s retirement. Many of the invited guests were colleagues of her husband who had worked with him for several … [Read more...]
Civility Star Award Nomination #1
Note from Peggy: I asked my readers to submit nominations for my first annual Civility Star Award. I was impressed with the flood of responses and wanted to share three nominations in particular. Here … [Read more...]
Have You Let Your Thank You Cards Lapse?
A friend of mine was telling me about two weddings she attended over the summer. Both ceremonies were out of town, so she and her husband paid for airfare and a hotel. They also ordered presents from … [Read more...]
Put the Phones Away During Meals
A friend of mine was just telling me about a recent restaurant experience. She and a friend treated themselves to a lavish meal at a Japanese restaurant in which the food is cooked at the table. They … [Read more...]