I used to work with a woman for whom no subject was off-limits. She thought nothing of sharing her personal problems, and often asked questions that many of us found to be invasive. She was also fond … [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...]
How Super Bowl Fans Let Civility Down
As part of my reinvigorated mission to bring civility back into society, I am devoting the remainder of my 2015 blogs to covering the eight statements of the Civility Counts Pledge. Each week I will … [Read more...]