June 28, 2017
Aaah the month of June, it’s a very busy time of the year for many people. It’s a big month for graduations, weddings, interviewing, new jobs, […]
June 2, 2017
The handshake is said to have started in ancient times when soldiers used swords to fight, carrying their swords in cases on their left sides, thus […]
May 25, 2017
In today’s hectic, fast-paced home life, sometimes politeness toward our family members inadvertently gets overlooked. You’ve got to be at the soccer field in 10 minutes […]
April 26, 2017
My oldest will soon be learning to drive. Like many teens he is consumed with all aspects of driving, and we discuss/observe each day methods to […]
March 27, 2017
Whether a business or personal setting, dining with someone who has bad manners or appears disengaged is not only rude, but can be frustrating and unpleasant […]
March 8, 2017
How does it make you feel when someone you’ve just met remembers your name? In general it’s safe to say most people feel valued, worthy, and […]
February 2, 2017
What do these two words have in common? Yes, listen and silent have the same letters. Yes, being a good listener requires being silent. However, there’s […]
December 13, 2016
One of my favorite parts of teaching holiday etiquette is holiday traditions: how they began, how they evolved and how they’re celebrated now. Every family has […]
August 31, 2016
If the person across the table is sighing and tapping his foot while you’re talking it can be unsettling to you as the speaker. What is […]
May 27, 2016
Treating others as you wish to be treated is as vital in the workplace as it is on the playground. We teach our children to be […]