Last week we discussed how to show civility when you are playing host. But what if you are a visitor in someone else’s home? As we head out for Thanksgiving get-togethers and upcoming holiday parties, … [Read more...]
Being a Civil Restaurant Patron
The other day my friend and I were enjoying lunch at a crowded restaurant. To be fair, the restaurant was very cramped and did not have a designated area where people could stand to wait for a table. … [Read more...]
Don’t Speak Ill of People
Today I read about an American couple who were under fire for posting photos of their neighbors’ six-year-old daughter—who is battling Huntington’s Disease—and commenting on how they couldn’t wait for … [Read more...]
Thinking Twice Before Asking Favors
We all at one time or another need a little help. Sometimes we need a lot of help. And when those moments come, it’s nice to know that we have a supportive network of friends and family members who … [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...]