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5 Tactics that Undermine Relationships
We all watched in shock and horror at the event that unfolded in Nice, France. There have been deadly attacks in Beirut, Lebanon. A hotel in Mali was also the scene of another sick, evil attack not to mention Iraq; Syria; Nigeria; Turkey and the list goes on. Why am I...
Hiking Etiquette 101
Living in North America, we are blessed with the most amazing mountains & forests to visit and explore. Hiking, biking, trail riding are some of the ways to get up and close and personal. However, being safe means using our heads. Look over these two scenarios and...
7 Things your Hair Stylist Doesn’t Tell You
It’s been said that a good husband is easier to find than an exceptional Stylist. We are often in their chair getting our well-shaped tresses trimmed or highlighted on a regular basis. If we make a point of respecting their professional expertise, then he/she will...
Avoid These 12 Habits to be more Professional
As the saying goes, common sense isn’t so common anymore. And this is no truer than the workplace. The flagrant lack of civility is causing high employee turnover and a difficult environment that doesn’t allow for real noble work to excel. Please share these common...
10 Point Checklist: Elevator Etiquette
Human behavior in elevators is very interesting. We all stand looking up at the numbers as they light up while ascending or descending. I have a secret urge to stand facing the elevator door and stare back at my companions just to see what would happen. But I haven’t...
Keep your Kids Safe with the Baby Sitter
When my children were younger, the worst offense by a young baby-sitter was to talk on the phone too long or drink several cups of tea using a different cup each time (true story!!). Now, with the ubiquitous smartphone, there has been a radical shift in what sitters...
10 Most Annoying Dining Blunders to Avoid
The 4.0 GPA college student was acing all of the preliminary interviews & personality testing by a prestigious accounting firm in the US. The President of the College even gave the lad a glowing reference. And then it happened….the final interview was being...
Be Ready for the Queen’s Next Garden Party
Did you know that January is International Hot Tea Month? In honor of the special month dedicated to this delicate beverage, let’s examine the fine etiquette of Afternoon Tea or AKA, Low Tea. In North America, afternoon tea is often incorrectly referred to as High...
How to Rock 2016
As we say Good bye to 2015, I took a moment to pause and make an assessment of general civility over the past year. So I came up with my personal “wish list” or resolutions for 2016 that will help to increase the level of civility around us. Athletic wear I would like...
6 Ways to Destress during the Holidays
The Holidays can be a wonderful opportunity to build on some strong bonds of mutual affection and love. Unfortunately, for some people, this time of year is nothing but stress and reliving painful past memories of Christmas. The famous story written by Charles Dickens...
