The other day I was walking down the street when another woman bumped right into me. I was carrying a heavy shoulder bag, which slipped off my arm when she jostled me. I was quite startled and looked … [Read more...]
Office Gift-Giving Tips
Are you planning to give your client or colleagues a gift this holiday? Proceed with caution. Giving gifts to people to whom you aren’t particularly close can be a potential minefield. Case in point: … [Read more...]
Mind Your Body: How Poor Grooming Affects Civility
Yet another of Dr. P.M. Forni’s rules of civility is “mind your body.” This isn’t a call to hit the gym or throw on a leotard. Rather, it’s a reminder to maintain proper grooming so that people are … [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...]