Several months ago a prospective client contacted me to set up an initial consultation. We agreed to meet over coffee in a nearby café. But when I showed up at the appointed time, I discovered that … [Read more...]
Joseph or Joe? Getting Names Right
A friend of mine is married to a man called Joseph. When I first met him, he introduced himself as Joseph and it's never occurred to me to call him anything else. However, over dinner the other day, … [Read more...]
Representing Your Spouse at Work Events
A friend of mine recently returned from a business trip with several of her colleagues, including her boss and his wife. There were several dinners and sightseeing excursions planned most nights, so … [Read more...]
The Etiquette of Traveling With Kids
A friend of mine just returned from a European holiday with this story: Their hotel was a small and charming one tucked away in the countryside. There were only 50 or so guests, including an affluent … [Read more...]
Using Foul Language in Public
The other day I was enjoying a lovely meal with my husband at an outdoor café. Unfortunately, we were seated next to a table of college-aged friends and couldn’t help but overhear their loud … [Read more...]