“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...]
Stand Up for Civility
The other day a friend of mine was riding a city bus that was packed to the gills. As she clung on to a bar and held on for dear life, she couldn’t help but notice that most of the “priority” seats … [Read more...]
Civility Counts: Avoiding Idle Complaints
As some of you may know, I am in the process of launching a Civility Counts project, which is based on the principles of Respect, Restraint, and Responsibility. To help spread the word, I’m devoting … [Read more...]
Outbursts & A Call for Civility
Has the world gone mad? Every day we hear of someone who has either lost their temper, cursed someone out, or spewed racially insensitive words! Last week Dr. Laura Schlessinger repeated the “n word” … [Read more...]
Hillary Clinton’s Style: A Fashion Lesson for Older Women
Older people, especially women, often struggle with what to wear to formal occasions like weddings and cocktail parties. They’re wary of dressing too young or too racy, but at the same time many … [Read more...]