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Singapore Advertises Courtesy

This is a poster visible in the subway/metro system in Singapore to remind riders that common courtesy makes everyone’s day better. I wonder how that would work in other countries….

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New Dress Code for the Vatican

Vatican tourists told to cover up or face ban over skimpy clothes By Travelmail Reporter Last updated at 4:28 PM on 30th July 2010 Comments (9) Add to My Stories The Vatican has imposed a crack-down on tourists’ clothing and … Continue reading

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That Annoying Kid in the Restaurant

Etiquette is the vehicle to living in a polite, gracious society.  There are many segments of that society – some we enjoy being around, some we abhor. With Autism growing to affect one out of 80 boys in the United … Continue reading

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Etiquette Lessons to Taxi and Rickshaw Drivers in Maharashtra, India

Training in basic etiquette will do us all good,” said Mahim-based taxi driver Mohammad Ziaulla (43). Continue reading

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Retirement Gifts

I was asked today what would be some good gifts to give to someone who is retiring.  While I don’t know how much you want to spend or how close you are to the retiree, so here are some varied … Continue reading

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Desiderata – Still Current Advice

As an etiquette expert, I am often asked by my young adult students for advice about how to be proud of yourself and what you do.  I teach life skills and for some mastering these skills is a challenge.  I … Continue reading

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If they don’t like you, you will be on the pink list for sure.

the decision regarding who is asked to leave and who may be fought for to stay may depend upon your soft skills. Continue reading

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Appropriate High School & College Graduation Gifts

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What is the Proper Etiquette Response to “Why Is My Stomach Growling?” ?

Check out the article on bettyconfidential.com today on what it means when your stomach is growling.  I am the source for the etiquette of what to do when yours or other people’s stomachs growl.

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25 Rules of Civility

When George Washington (the first President of the United States) was a teen, he learned to write and read by copying the 100 Rules of Civility which were written in France and sent to school masters in American colonies for … Continue reading

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