Category Archives: Public Places Etiquette

11 RESTAURANT BEHAVIORS THAT CAN SPOIL A MEAL

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Dining out? What restaurant behaviors make you cringe? 

social skills, dining etiquette, workplace civilityMore and more people are going out to eat. Restauranteurs and their staff couldn’t be happier. Since being quarantined for almost two years, many of us have become comfortable, perhaps too comfortable with...
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Handling an Insult: Civilly or Crudely?

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How we handle an insult is a choice. It can be civilly or crudely.

workplace, insults, etiquette expertReal life scenario: Picture it—you’re at a meeting at work. Your coworker starts sharing a “funny” incident about you. You’re caught by surprise, never intending for...

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How to politely reply to “Did you get the vaccine?”

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Is there a polite way to reply to the vaccine police?

Instead of the familiar greeting, "How are you?" I hear, "Have you gotten the vaccine?" A simple and well-accepted reply, "No, not yet." Understandable if you don't fit into a high-risk group. However, not that the vaccine is becoming more accessible, you can...
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The Covid Test: 10 Ways You Can Be a Polite Patient

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The covid test. Don't make an already sensitive and tense process unpleasant. 

Can little etiquette and civility can make the process less painful, for everyone? Upon returning from an “essential” trip to Arizona, I needed a day of napping and relaxation, as I often do when I return from a trip. And as is recommended...
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4 Pitfalls of Wearing a Face Mask

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Is neighborly supermarket chit-chat a thing of the past? Whether we agree or disagree with the mandatory order, "...use of cloth face coverings by the general public when outside the home conducting essential activities..." we must abide by it. If not, the grocery store bouncer will not let you in. While I'm aware that some...
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6 Ways That Can Help Keep Your Relationships Healthy in Times of Crisis

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Are we prepared to endure a crisis? 

For some, being prepared means stockpiling toilet paper (I still don’t get it) and hand-sanitizer. Others, are prepared to protect their own by stocking up on ammunition. While others, buy only enough to keep their family fed, clean, and safe. Whatever level of preparedness, or however someone chooses to prepare,...
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17 Most Annoying Habits People Do In Public

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Annoying habits society wants you to stop doing. 

Today is Build a Better Image day. One quick way to improve your image is to conquer an annoying habit. We're all guilty of a annoying our friends, family, and coworkers with a habit or two, which lucky for us, they overlook it. What happens when our...
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National Honesty Day

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April 30 is National Honesty Day.

In some cases being honest is not easy or the wisest thing to do, especially in the workplace. Picture this: Only yesterday, your boss was a brunette with a mainstream hair style, but this morning he walks into the office beaming with delight and confidence showcasing his new cut...
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