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Category Archives: Public Courtesies
Always Have a Tissue Handy
It’s that time of year again when our noses tend to do more than we consciously ask of them. They run, sneeze, tickle, and clog up. Most annoyingly, they do these things at the most inconvenient times such as when … Continue reading
Handicapped Parking Etiquette – Do Not Judge
I witnessed a terrible faux pas this afternoon. A woman parked her vehicle in a handicapped parking space at the grocery store. She had a handicapped parking pass appropriately displayed in her vehicle. She was not in a wheelchair and … Continue reading
Hold the Door Please
It is most polite to hold a door open for a person following behind you. Do not, under any circumstance, let the door slam shut in someone’s face. If you see an elderly person, someone carrying packages, or someone with … Continue reading
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Coughing and Sneezing Etiquette
Yes, there really is a proper and improper way to handle a cough or a sneeze. With the cold and flu season upon us, I hope you all follow these following etiquette tips: 1) Turn away from people when coughing … Continue reading
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Escalator Etiquette
With the holiday shopping season upon us, most of us are in malls and department stores more frequently than we are during other times of the year. In addition to being patient while waiting in long lines or politely negotiating … Continue reading
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What is the Rudest Thing You Can Do?
Offend someone. This is why we have etiquette rules and need to follow them 24/7.
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“I Need You To…Say Please”
My husband and I recently refinanced our home with a mortgage company. If you’ve ever been through a home closing or a refinancing, you know there are many papers to sign and the process can take up to an hour. … Continue reading
Oops! It Just Slipped Out.
It is natural for our bodies to make undesirable sounds such as burping or passing gas. However, it is not socially acceptable to belch or pass gas in public. Those sounds should be reserved for private moments. Occasionally, no matter … Continue reading
Communicating With the Speech Impaired
If you are having a conversation with someone who has a speech impediment, be polite, patient, and listen carefully. If you don’t understand something the individual has said, ask them to repeat or clarify the part you don’t understand. Maintain … Continue reading
Changing Daipers in Public Spaces
A baby’s timing is always just right for them, but not always ideal for adults. If you find yourself in a public space and need to change a baby’s diaper, (please do change it rather than waiting), find a discreet … Continue reading