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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 […]
December 16, 2015
‘Tis the season of giving and sharing. What are your favorite gifts to give? How about giving the best gift of all – yourself?! Give. There are so […]
December 9, 2015
As the holiday season is in full swing, so is the high travel season. It can be hectic, chaotic, exhausting and stressful getting it all done […]
May 5, 2022
With the pandemic evolving to endemic phase, there are still many unknowns and new findings; hence societal guidelines, stipulations and decisions about wearing masks continue to […]
June 29, 2022
“A meaningful apology is one that communicates the three R’s: regret, responsibility, and remedy.” – Beverley Engel For some people, though, it can be quite difficult to […]
August 24, 2022
Tact is the ability to avoid giving offense and use sensitivity in dealing with others or in difficult situations – in essence being considerate of others’ […]
October 19, 2022
Mastering the art of working well with others via the remote workspace includes an investment in yourself: Emotional Intelligence (aka EI). EI as a noun is […]