"Your families are extremely proud of you. You can't imagine the sense of relief they are experiencing. This would be a most opportune time to ask for money." ~Gary Bolding ‘Tis the season of graduation parties. And what a season it is. Graduation parties are a perfect time for food, drink, …
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How to Find A Small Talk Escape Route
National Etiquette Week is almost over! Pretty soon we can go back to our regularly scheduled rude, offensive behavior. I am kidding – of course. I believe that the bulk of the world has the best intentions when it comes to being polite. But even the best intentions get off course now …
How To Get Through Small Talk at A Funeral Without Wanting to Die
The famous Dr. Joyce Brothers recently passed away, and her death caused me to ask myself, "How would Dr. Joyce Brothers conduct herself at a funeral?" She was, after all, one of the leaders in savvy speak. Death is a part of life, but attending funerals can be tough even for the most gifted …