From destination weddings to awkward family dinners, Mable can answer any questions on manners or etiquette you may have.
All by Mable Stewart
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!
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.
Whether we are planning a picnic with one friend or a group of people, there are certain considerations to keep in mind for us to have an enjoyable and successful experience.
How many of us have found ourselves in this predicament? We realise we have overcommitted ourselves to something besides our better judgement, and backing out is either impossible or unwise to do at this point.
How do we maintain a healthy relationship with texting when other forms of communication are still prevalent? Here are a few suggestions to guide our texting etiquette whenever we take our phones out of our pockets for a quick chat.
What constitutes a perfect Mother's Day gift? What do they really want for Mother's Day? How can we ensure to get our mothers the gift they want and not the one we want for them?
Although the finer details of some procedures may change with emerging trends, the guiding principles for wedding etiquette tend to stay the same.
As we look forward to gathering with our loved ones this Easter, let us consider ways we can make a positive difference as guests and hosts.
Next time you are in a hotel, try out some of these tips and observe how they impact your experience. The more pleasant you are as a guest, the more enjoyable your stay is likely to be.
Let us use our homes as safe training grounds for positive behaviour.
We need to teach the young ones in our lives to be aware of other kids and be inclusive of them. When they have met people and established friendships, it might be easier and more comfortable for them to stay within their clusters and not notice those around them.
Adding a modern tone to the timeless rules is a great reminder of the importance of being polite and respectful wherever we go.
Those of us who were not keen on sharing were surprised at the realization that sharing didn’t end in the classroom or our homes. There is an implied expectation to share our spaces with those we interact with on a day-to-day basis.
Valentine’s Day gives us a special opportunity to show those around us how much we love and appreciate them.
Let us be catalysts of kindness and add to experiences of positivity in our communities.
Work parties afford us the opportunity to strengthen relationships with colleagues and get to meet their significant others.
On one occasion in Esther’s company, without thinking, I placed my hand on her wheelchair. In her kind and funny way, she made it clear that I had committed a wheelchair faux pas…
