This morning I made a choice. I chose to be polite and it wasn't the right thing to do. I dropped my car off at the local Toyota Dealership. Thinking it would be an easy process, I arrived on time for my appointment. However, there were several cars in front of me without an appointment. … Continue reading Sometimes it is ok to Not be Polite
When did being Polite become an Anomaly?
In our overly friendly and casual era, filled with too much personal information, when did simply being polite make you strange? Yesterday, I tried to give up my chair at a table to someone who had a plate full of food (I was finished eating) and my fellow diners thought this was strange. I thought … Continue reading When did being Polite become an Anomaly?
Stop Dwelling on Little Mistakes
Consider this a follow-up to my prior post of learning to laugh at yourself. I make lots of little mistakes. Or so I think. A gaffe here and a misspoken or misused word there. Over the course of a day those little faux pas add up. The truth is, no one likely noticed these little … Continue reading Stop Dwelling on Little Mistakes
Use Your Inside Voice
A tweet this morning from the wonderful Laura Scholz made me laugh and shudder. She said, "People, please use your indoor voices! #coworkingetiquette" While we all learned about inside voices from our parents and teachers, I'm surprised how easy it is to forget. I am excitable and can have problems with volume control when I'm … Continue reading Use Your Inside Voice
Stop Checking your phone
I usually can’t leave the house without my cell phone. Yes, I have a desk phone and Skype on my computer, but for some reason not having my cell phone makes me feel vulnerable and out of touch. I’ve even been known to turn around and get it if I have time. Lately, though, I’ve … Continue reading Stop Checking your phone