The other day my friend was leading a group of friends down a stairwell that leads into a restaurant. As she descended, she noticed that people were coming up the stairs to leave the restaurant. … [Read more...]
Always Say Thank You
A woman I know was just contacted by a young woman in high school, who happened to be the daughter of a friend of a friend. The girl is interested in pursuing a career in my friend’s field, so the … [Read more...]
Have You Let Your Thank You Cards Lapse?
A friend of mine was telling me about two weddings she attended over the summer. Both ceremonies were out of town, so she and her husband paid for airfare and a hotel. They also ordered presents from … [Read more...]
A Week Without Complaining?
Recently I was visiting with some friends and, though I was having a great time, I must have felt frustrated by the weather, feeling tired, and everything else on my plate. Well, let me tell you that … [Read more...]
Putting Your Problems Into Perspective
The other day I was reading the etiquette column in the New York Times. The first query was from a man who was vowing never to speak to some friends because they had not offered him their oysters … [Read more...]