Hi, my name is Randy Hill and I am just one of thousands of people around the world, tired and frustrated with the lack of consideration that is displayed by a growing "demographic" that I call, "the great unwashed and ill-mannered." People who can't seem to get outside their little world long enough to see the stress that they create on the rest of the population.
Travel Etiquette
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Tuesday, July 7th, 2009Here are five tell-tale traits of Smartphoniacs: Do they take their smart phones with them when they get up from the table to go to the restroom — and do they take an awful lot of trips there? Do you receive messages from them while you know they are driving (increasingly being banned in state […]
Etiquette Avenue App Helps You Mind Your Manners
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009Some folks need all the help they can get when it comes to good manners. From AppStore: Etiquette Avenue is the address for the “operating rules” for today’s workplace and your business-related social events. On Etiquette Avenue, you will acquire the skills that you need in a competitive world. Whether it is correct introductions, how […]
Parking lot rage is all the rage
Monday, February 23rd, 2009Whether you are trying to park your car at an airport or at the local grocery store, it seems that parking lot rage is, ahem, all the rage now. I took a seldom but necessary trip to my local Walmart yesterday afternoon. I was cruising through the parking lot, at a slow clip and in […]
Manners Around The World
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009In Europe, do not address people by there first names. Mr. and Mrs. are more commonly used. Shaking hands is an important business ritual throughout Europe and Britain. In most countries a handshake should be gentle. A firm handshake can show aggression. In Asia, instead of a handshake a person will bow from the waist, […]
Manners Lowered Brit’s Chances of Survival on Titanic
Monday, January 26th, 2009I found a great story on the folks who died during the sinking of the Titanic. Apparently, if you were British, you were polite and let women and children go on first while you waited patiently in line. If you were American, you elbowed you way on to the life raft. Read here
New Documentary: “To Hell With Manners”
Thursday, September 18th, 2008The Decline of Civility Have we lost all respect for our fellow citizens, or should we blame it on our sped up and chaotic lives? In the new CTV Original Documentary To Hell with Manners! The Decline of Civility, award-winning Montreal filmmaker John Curtin travels across North America and the U.K., proving just how disrespectful […]
Bad manners taking off
Thursday, September 11th, 2008Long lines, extra security and flight disruption are all resulting in airline passengers getting ruder. Almost three-quarters of British travelers say fellow passengers have become less polite, a survey by a travel website found The state of the airline industry and the decline in general politeness are seen as the main causes of rudeness.
Europe Allows Cell Phone Use On Airlines
Monday, April 21st, 2008In what has got to be the stupidest decision of the new millennium, The European Commission have issued new rules that pave the way for mobile phone calls on air flights. Air France seems to be the only one to offer this service thus far. British Airlines and Lufthansa are taking a “wait and see” […]
Talking on your cell phone while driving can be hazardous to your health
Thursday, March 13th, 2008I must admit that I’m guilty of often talking on my cell phone while I’m driving somewhere, just to kill time. Not good. It doesn’t take Einstein to help you figure out that driving while talking on your cell phone (either hands on or hands off) definitely makes it easier for you to space out […]
Understanding Chinese culture
Friday, February 8th, 2008I ran across a great primer on Chinese culture today. It comes courtesy of the Economic Times website. China is said to be a collectivist society, with close and committed member ‘groups’ . Loyalty is paramount and there exist strong relationships. China, like all other Asian countries, has the highest respect for tradition, fulfilling social […]
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