From destination weddings to awkward family dinners, Mable can answer any questions on manners or etiquette you may have.
Nutritious meals are key for your physical and mental health to sustain you through the day of learning.
Gift giving at weddings is a highly personal activity which should be thoughtfully considered by the gift giver.
Your solo time allows you and your host to catch your breath from all the activity and catch up on any outstanding tasks.
As mothers, we can decide how we wish Mother’s Day to look for us.
By practising respectful communication, we can easily resolve issues without negatively affecting the relationship between both parties involved.
The conductor paints a picture of the sound they would like to hear, then each musician does their best to sound like the person next to them to create one voice.
When working in an open-plan office environment, it is important to respect one’s colleagues by being mindful of one’s work habits, communication practices, and general activity around the office that may affect those they work with.
By showing interest and paying close attention to what is being discussed, one demonstrates respect for their colleagues and the organisation.
Show consideration for the person making a delicious meal for everyone’s enjoyment by availing yourself as a helping hand when needed. As the saying goes “many hands make light work”.
The Valentine’s Day card is a staple that has been paired with other gifts to celebrate the global day of love for centuries
Becoming etiquette-proficient helps us become socially aware and appropriately navigate social
situations in their context. It also helps us build characteristics and develop qualities that deepen
our relationships.
People with good manners display positive characteristics such as kindness, gentleness and patience. They typically have a cordial demeanour and they are courteous in their approach to others.
Recently, my husband and I ventured out on a camping trip in one of our province's most beautifully vegetated campgrounds. The spaciousness of the area and the trees that surrounded us only added to the beauty of this place. However, the quality of our trip was elevated by the people we met during our stay.
A few years ago, as I surfed the internet for hotels in Florida, I got recommendations for Airbnb. So, I looked into them and read as many reviews as possible. I was intrigued and took the chance and reserved a house that promised ocean views and easy access to the beach. I told myself that if the living quarters didn't live up to the promise, I would swallow the cost and book myself into a hotel.
This family, and especially the young boys, were a testament to the fact that children and young people can make a positive mark in society with even the smallest actions when given the tools they need.
This summer give etiquette a try and see just how much it will elevate your life!
It is all our duty to maintain a safe and healthy digital space. By ensuring we are polite, respectful and honouring the privacy and dignity of others, we can make the internet an enjoyable space for everyone to use, regardless of how digital their daily lives may be.
There is one grocery store in my neighbourhood that I am particularly partial to visiting. The staff members are always friendly and helpful, and the store seems to attract pleasant and considerate customers. However, what has stood out to me the most over the years are the amazing teenagers the store employs.
