A friend of mine recently complained about a houseguest who kept extending her stay, made a total mess, and didn't show any consideration for her host's schedule. It inspired me to share these tips to … [Read more...]
Is There A Nice Way To Cut In Line?
Most of us have enough civility to know that cutting lines is a no-no. Somehow, however, there are times when it is acceptable, provided you handle the situation properly. For instance, I was once … [Read more...]
A Case For Civility
“I will make a consistent effort to promote civility in all of my interactions.” I truly believe that when you are polite to people, they are more inclined to be polite back to you. If you approach … [Read more...]
Don’t Let A Bad Mood Ruin Your Civility
“I will make a consistent effort to promote civility in all of my interactions.” This is the eighth and final rule of the civility pledge. I often think about this when I have a bad day or am … [Read more...]
It’s Okay To Disagree
The sixth rule of civility is “I will be respectful of others whether or not I like or agree with them.” I thought of this rule the other day when a friend shared a conversation she’d had with a … [Read more...]