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Gifting Etiquette The giving season has arrived; and, somehow with our economy's state, we will likely manage to keep the spirit and warmth throughout the holidays. The best advice I can give is to give time to family, friends and those that are i  «Full Post»

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Thanksgiving Etiquette Today is Monday; and, we're just a short time away from serious breaking of bread! In light of the approach of Thanksgiving Day, here are a few tips for your consideration: * By now, invitations (formal and informal) shou  «Full Post»

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Voting Etiquette In light of the exhilarating 2008 election, there are a few things that we may want to bear in mind to help the process: *Do not wear any gear, nor carry any signs (including buttons, pins, etc.) to the polling locations. It is  «Full Post»

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I have fond memories of many two-week annual visits to the south to visit my grandparents and family. By bus we'd cross state lines and notice deliberate shifts in manner's of children, and adults, for that matter. Kindness was neatly folded in wrink  «Full Post»

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Last week's tips were especially for the stylists at a salon and concerned the perspective of the client. However, this week, we must address the experience from the perspective of the stylist (That's right... the one who is taking time to help make  «Full Post»

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"Mommy, may I have the little fork?" asked my daughter. She likes to use the salad fork, which happens to fit her hand better than the dinner fork. This leads me to discuss a bit about dining etiquette. At certain restaurants, reservations can be  «Full Post»

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Create for your guests a "home away from home" with a few of the following tips. Welcome guests to your home with some kind of initial treat: homemade cookies, fresh fruit, cheese & crackers, etc. If possible, cook or make plans for the next meal  «Full Post»

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Common courtesy is something that is perhaps not so common anymore. "Hello" and "good-day" are missed in the exchange of mean mugs and sarcasm. It causes one to wonder, "On what side of the bed did that person wake up?" Common courtesy is about be  «Full Post»

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Borrowing things from others... Since the beginning of time, folks have borrowed items from one another in order to use them. People borrow or loan just about any item, with the exception of personal items like toothbrushes, underclothes, etc. How  «Full Post»

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Road rage--has Oprah addressed it? Probably. So shall we... Road rage is a real emotion--of that I'm convinced. I've felt it before, particularly when RUSHING to my destination. Road rage happens when folks don't give others the benefit of the dou  «Full Post»

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Lately, several people - pulpit clergy and those in the pews - have asked me to address church etiquette. (I had been postponing this subject...but here goes!) It has long been the practice of worshipers of God to build temples in which they could  «Full Post»

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Have you ever called someone and wished you didn't get that long, intense outgoing voice-mail message? You know, the one that starts with, "Hello... ha (fooled ya), I'm not available at this time." What about the one that has about 2/3 of Frankie  «Full Post»

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Funerals are a time of regarding someone's life on this earth. It's a shame that some funerals have become a mockery. Usually the major issues that arise are due to lack of finances and coping methods. Here are a few things to consider: Begin c  «Full Post»

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TO INSURE PROMPTITUDE or TIP. The familiar, old jar bearing the words TIP (please) dates back to 18th century England; so, it's no wonder we've grown wary of the tip jars that seem to be popping up everywhere--including famous coffee shop chains and  «Full Post»

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Well, they say, April showers bring May flowers, and might I add, lots of summer weddings too... With all the wedding hoopla that brides and grooms go through, it's important that guests follow a few unspoken rules as well. In fact, usually the wh  «Full Post»

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Service is one thing. Professional service is another. After the hustle and bustle of the work week, what's better than a bit of pampering? So, here are some tips to use when rating your experience at a beauty salon: Cleanliness of the establishme  «Full Post»