With election season heating up, I’ve noticed more and more political posts on sites like Facebook and Twitter. I’m all for being politically active and showing your support for a candidate, but some … [Read more...]
Avoiding Hot-Button Topics with Strangers
Over the holidays a friend of mine was flying home to see her family. It was a long flight, and the man next to her started chatting with her. They engaged in polite conversation for a while, and all … [Read more...]
Politics and the Loss of Civility
The health insurance reform bill has sparked so much controversy and animosity over the past week. Of course, it’s natural for politics to get testy, but the war of words surrounding this particular … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama & Queen Elizabeth Hug It Out
Remember that big brouhaha a while back when First Lady Michelle Obama was accused of committing etiquette suicide by hugging Queen Elizabeth? Now sources close to Her Majesty have told Barbara … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama’s First Lady Style
Most of the time, people follow fashion. It seems that now, though, the designers are inspired by the next First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. I’ve seen a surge in dresses, shifts and … [Read more...]