Archive for July, 2009
Texting do’s and don’ts
Monday, July 27th, 2009Even idiots text. Ever see the car-crash videos from people who can’t drive and add texting to the trip? Kaboom! Here are a few more rules to text by: • Short and sweet. • Text when you need me. • Be clear. Text full words. • Be careful of what you say about third parties. […]
Why nobody is forking out for knives anymore
Monday, July 20th, 2009Women wearing trousers? All right, if they have to. Men giving up ties? It had to come, perhaps. But abandoning the knife and fork as eating utensils? Is nothing sacred? [Read More]
Smartphoniacs: Addicts of the Information Age
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 […]