Good sportsmanship is essential in all aspects of life, and one of the best places to start is on the playing field. When your child first tells you he or she wants to play organized sports, take some...
Learning manners can be a daunting task for a child, so I thought I'd make it easier by creating a cheat sheet. Parents need to expound on each tip and repeat the rules often, so when the children see...
Flying has become more challenging than ever with the regulations, security, and extra seats crammed into the planes. After standing in line to have your bags checked, your body frisked, and your...
As the holidays approach, thoughts turn to celebration with family, friends, and coworkers. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying the season, but you need to be especially cautious with the...
Funerals are typically somber events, where everyone stands around, shares memories of the deceased, and whispers words of sympathy to family members. However, many of us have been in situations where...
Every year, people brace themselves for the inevitable germs that are tossed around like invisible volleyballs. No matter where you go, you are likely to run into someone with a virus, but that doesn’t...
Knowing how to dress for wherever you are going is extremely important. You don’t want to show up in shorts for a wedding or in ratty jeans for a job interview. Conversely, wearing a formal...
Its an awful thought, but every year approximately 87 million people suffer from cases of food poisoning. Of those who are affected, there are an average of 371,000 hospitalizations and an appalling...
There's nothing more precious than a brand new baby, and it's not difficult to come up with cutesy themes for the shower. However, good manners and proper etiquette are still called for during this...
Having to wait in a long line can be frustrating – especially if you have somewhere else you need to go. Just remember that everyone else feels the same way. If you don't have time to wait, get out...
Do you wonder what kind of transaction is taking so long for the person who has been standing at the ATM for a solid ten minutes? Or have you ever felt crowded at the ATM as someone stood too close behind...
Anyone who lives in a big city has to deal with public transportation, so make it the most positive experience possible by showing good manners – even when others don’t. There is...
We love a good buffet, but after observing some people's boorish behavior near the food, I'm often reluctant to participate. Casual dining by its very nature seems to invite people to do things they wouldn't...
Most nice restaurants prefer or even require reservations on special holidays when they are likely to be crowded. This helps them plan, staff, and ensure a steady flow of customers.If you want to take...
Working in an office environment has both advantages and disadvantages. You have a group of people working toward the same goal, coworkers to bounce ideas off of, and you don't have to eat alone. However,...
Throughout our childhood and teen years, we’ve heard the phrase, "Respect your elders," over and over, until it became indelibly etched in our brains. Naturally, I assumed everyone heard the same...
Have you ever noticed that some people are nicer to complete strangers than they are their good friends? Take a look at your own relationships and consider the value of the people who have been there for...
As use of the Internet expands into every aspect of people’s lives, from emailing pals and coworkers to scheduling job interviews and doctor appointments, many of us have become complacent and tossed...
Travelers expect quite a bit from the hotel experience. Not only do we want a comfortable place to sleep, we look for amenities such as ice, hairdryers, irons, and breakfast. Most hotels have staff members...
Pedestrians should use crosswalks to get from one side of the road to the next, but before stepping foot off the curb, they should look both ways and make sure no traffic is approaching. Some intersections...