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Manners for Pedestrians and Drivers
To be at on time I’d run red lights, speed, and elbow my way into elevators. I’d get there OK,…
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Expressions of Appreciation and Gratitude
In all cultures around the world there are times of the year to show our love and appreciation to those…
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Etiquette… Your New Year Goal!
Whenever the New Year arrives, it says to me… “Yippie! I’m leaving behind all the terrible stuff I did last…
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8 Gift-Giving Etiquette Questions
Each year, especially in December, I get calls from the media asking my opinion about gift-giving practices. Here are a…
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Re-Gifting Etiquette
Did you know there is a national day dedicated to re-gifting? Check it out at: www.nationalregiftingday.com From my perspective, here…
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Gift-Giving and Receiving
Anthropologist Terry Y. LeVine said it best: “The practice of giving and receiving gifts is so universal it is part…
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ABW Approach to Gift-Giving
Resolved to make gift giving easier and more meaningful in the future? You can make it so, by initiating a…
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The Goal of Etiquette: Building Relationships
As a graduate of the The Emily Post Institute, I’ve come to realize the true meaning of why we have…
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Kindergarten Etiquette for Life
The following is a poignant yet fun poem to read over and over again. In fact, I have it pinned…
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10 Tips on Commuter Etiquette
Whether you commute regularly by ferry, bus, train, subway, or trolley—anywhere in the world—or just ride public transportation for pleasure,…
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8 Tips on Funeral Etiquette
As I mature (versus getting older) the death of someone I know or love becomes increasingly heartfelt and difficult. In…
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Road Sign Etiquette
Many Americans hit the road on vacation each year. In an effort to cut down the number of accidents due…
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Dog Etiquette Is No Different Than Human Etiquette
Before we begin . . . a few Bad Dog Pet Peeves from Readers: In my newsletter I asked people…
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