A friend of mine is organizing a dinner party for some of her husband’s clients and colleagues and clients. As an accomplished hostess, she thought the evening would be fairly simple. She planned to … [Read more...]
Can You Keep A Secret?
How good are you at keeping secrets? Do you respect others’ privacy, or do you have a tendency to blurt out information that some would probably prefer to keep quiet? A friend’s daughter, who is … [Read more...]
Are You An Offensive Dinner Party Guest?
A friend of mine was recently telling me about a dinner party she just attended. One of the guests was a woman she hadn’t met before, as she lived in another state. Over dinner, the woman addressed … [Read more...]
To Hug or Not To Hug?
Are you a hugger by nature? Do handshakes feel too formal when you’re greeting a long-time colleague with whom you get along really well? You might want to read this Time column by research … [Read more...]
How To Make Those Resolutions Actually Happen
Want to make sure your New Year’s resolutions actually stick this year? Rather than aiming for generic goals like “save money,” “lose weight,” or “be more organized,” list specific actions you’d like … [Read more...]