My friend was recently telling me about a birthday dinner she was invited to. The chosen restaurant was a popular eatery that accepts bookings. As such, the birthday girl made a reservation for their … [Read more...]
Civility and “Bad” Gifts
We’ve all received the mall equivalent of coal in our stockings. Tacky knickknacks, music or books that don’t interest us at all, clothing that’s a size too big or completely unflattering… the list … [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...]
Canceling Plans in a Civil Way
Sooner or later we all have to cancel our plans, whether we want to or not. Emergencies happen. You get tied up at work, come down with a terrible cold, or find yourself battling icy roads. That’s all … [Read more...]
Holiday Shopping & Civility
A friend of mine had her first Black Friday shopping experience last week. While the deals were great, she was astonished to see some shoppers running their carts into each other, muttering under … [Read more...]