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• I Wish We Would Notice More

  

  A lady and a gentleman notice. What kinds of things do we notice? Well, perhaps we might notice:A little old lady or man standing behind us in the post office... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• Dear President Trump,

  

  I implore you, please remember who you are. You are a representative of the United States of America, a country that was built on principles of integrity,... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• Speak to Your Children with Love

  

  Parents, we must stop speaking to our children behind clinched teeth and with with angry eyes and cuttingly sharp voices. I have seen time and time again, and i... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• 5 Etiquette Skills Not to Forget to Teach Our Children

  

  Why couldn't someone come up with a list that includes every single thing we must teach our children before they turn 18? Then we could just check them off as w... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• Restroom Etiquette

  

  It’s Time to Talk About ItTypically, ladies and gentlemen do not draw attention to anything that is gross, unappealing or the least bit offensive. Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• Embarrassment: An Etiquette No-No

  

  I'm going to discuss a subject I believe we can all probably improve on - using embarrassment to try to persuade others to perform or meet our objectives. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• Helping Our Children to Politely Receive Compliments

  

  We all can struggle at times when we receive a compliment from someone. Often, it can make us feel awkward because we’re not sure the best way to respond. Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• Business Telephone Etiquette

  

  All businesses hopefully realize that the way in which they answer the telephone and communicate with their customers on the telephone is their most important... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• True Test of a Lady

  

  Since we focused on gentlemen in the last post, I figured it was only fair to focus on ladies this month.One of my favorite groups of people to teach is... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• True Test of a Gentleman

  

  Men, this one is for you. Can you pass the gentleman test? If your wife, co-workers, or children were asked if you were someone they would consider to be a... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• Professional Etiquette

  

  Today, more companies are looking to etiquette experts to help transform their employees to the needed professionals they must be to compete in this global... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• Give Your Children the Gift of the Pen

  

  If you’re like me, you get really excited when you open the mailbox and find a personal letter, card or note addressed to you. Because it doesn’t happen often,... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• Social Media Etiquette

  

  When Emily Post was writing her manner's book, social media didn't exist. With each decade comes new discoveries and new habits formed by society. Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• Hosting Dinner Parties

  

  We're going to continue on the topic of being a great host with the focus on dinner parties.Let me start by helping you relax. You don't have to be Betty Crocke... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• Encouraging Our Children to Give the Gift of the Pen

  

  Hello friends,I want to take a moment to talk about the lost art of writing and sending letters, notes or cards. I have been so very touched in my life when... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• It's the Small Things That Count

  

  HELLO FRIENDS!I'm going to start a series on being a host that I hope you'll enjoy.This month we're going to begin with house guests. If you're like me, I love... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• Top 10 Mistakes in Dining Etiquette

  

  It's been a while since we've talked dining etiquette, and this is definitely a subject that needs refining from time to time. Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• It's Not Our Job to Correct Others

  

  Believe it or not, it's not our job to correct others. Really!For some reason, many of us believe that we have an obligation to set the record straight or... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2017 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• Teaching Our Children to Clean

  

  What does cleaning have to do with manners? Well, it actually has a lot to do with manners. Gentlemen and ladies strive to show respect for all things. Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2016 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• Accepting & Receiving Gifts Graciously

  

  Hello Friends. Happy Holidays to you all. I hope this month is filled with precious memories of times past, hope for a better tomorrow and enjoyment in the... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2016 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY