A friend of mine recently noticed that someone she considers a good friend is having a New Year's Eve party. She didn’t find out because she received an invitation to the party. Instead, she went on … [Read more...]
Being Grateful for Bad Gifts
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a gift or two that we could seriously do without. For instance, a woman I know gets irritated every year because her mother-in-law always buys her children … [Read more...]
Can Posting a Negative Review Land You in Court?
Have you ever gone online to complain about bad service, food, or workmanship? It could come back to haunt you. This past week a judge ruled that a dissatisfied customer called Jane Perez must take … [Read more...]
Holiday Party Guest Etiquette: Are You Naughty or Nice?
A friend of mine just told me about how her Thanksgiving went. She spent the day with a group of extended family and friends and had a wonderful time, but one social faux pas marred the … [Read more...]
The Etiquette of Eating in Public
The other day I went to the movies with a friend. I was settling into my seat when a couple sat down right next to us. To my horror, the woman pulled out a carton of Chinese food and started eating … [Read more...]