The fifth rule of the Civility Counts pledge is “I will honor the boundaries and views of others.” This can be interpreted several different ways, but today I’d like to speak about a trend that’s been … [Read more...]
Taking Responsibility
“I will take personal responsibility for my words and actions.” The fourth rule of civility is one that I find to be seriously lacking in modern-day society. How often do we see people own up to … [Read more...]
Show Respect For The Space Around You
“I will show respect for personal property and natural resources.” The third rule of civility can mean a variety of things. It covers a litany of issues, from littering and vandalism to wastefulness … [Read more...]
Bad Restaurant Service
Over the weekend my friend went to a nice restaurant with some friends. He has been doing a “dry January,” raising money for cancer research by abstaining from alcohol. By this point, he was just a … [Read more...]
A Tale Of Two Cities
Air travel always seems to expose disappointing etiquette. My friend found this to be true last week when she boarded two flights en route to London. Her first flight, from Texas, went very smoothly. … [Read more...]