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.
Holiday Etiquette
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 […]
Pointers for etiquette-savvy holiday tipping
Thursday, December 11th, 2008If you’re looking for ways to cut back this season, holiday tipping might seem like a logical place to start. We checked with the Emily Post Institute’s Lizzie Post, great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, to see if crossing the newspaper guy and hair stylist off your give-to list passes muster. (read more)
Holiday manners for your pet?
Monday, November 10th, 2008Okay, I have to admit, even I hadn’t thought about posting something about pets manners. Someone had to do it. Check this out…It might save your holidays.
Valentine’s Day No-No’s
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008I took an unofficial and totally unscientific poll on a forum I belong to today. In the poll I asked everyone to list some Valentine’s Day no-no’s that might spring to mind. Here’s a sampling for your education and entertainment- first from the men: “Take great care in choosing the size of any … garments […]
Thanksgiving Holiday Etiquette
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Things to remember if you celebrate Thanksgiving dinner at someone else’s home: 1) If someone else is hosting the dinner, take along a small gift (wine, card) to show your appreciation 2) Offer to bring something to contribute 3) Be sure and compliment the chef. Everyone loves being appreciated for their hard work. 4) […]
Trick or Treat Etiquette 101
Monday, October 29th, 2007I found the following “Trick or Treat Etiquette” rules on the Citizen-Times.com website and thought it was a pretty good list. It also reminds me that I need to be sure and get enough candy for the teenage and adult trick or treaters. Whatever happened to trick or treating being a kid’s thing to do? […]
Flag Day – Old Fashioned or Overdue?
Thursday, June 14th, 2007It’s Flag Day today. That may or may not mean anything to you and whether or not it strikes an emotional chord may be more of a matter of when you were born. I was born in the mid 1950s and grew up during both a conservative and historical period of upheaval in American society. […]