From destination weddings to awkward family dinners, Mable can answer any questions on manners or etiquette you may have.
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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.
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…
These days we are very conscious about what we put into our mouths, but are we concerned with what comes out?
We all must be careful of how we communicate with others so as not to come across as arrogant and condescending.
Let us be present and engaged with others, and have our cell phones on pause for those times and precious moments.
Those in the hospitality industry rely on our tips to boost their wages, and they will always appreciate a tip. Those extra dollars for services rendered can make a big difference to them.
Once upon a time, when a person had a visit with their doctor, people just asked if the person was okay. We didn’t need to know the details of their visit out of respect for their privacy.
As much as housing departments try their best to match roommates perfectly, it is up to the students to make their time together memorable, or at a minimal liveable.
We shouldn’t listen with the intent to reply as we might miss out on some important information.
Familiarizing ourselves with the guidelines will spare us from disgruntled neighbours or the embarrassment of being officially asked to leave the campgrounds.
These questions because they were a constant reminder that she came from, and perhaps belonged, somewhere else.
While, I’ve heard that chewing gum helps clean our teeth when we don’t have a toothbrush on hand, and freshens our breath, and also helps us focus and be more productive at work, I have a difficult time making a case for the good-old-chewing-gum, thanks to my upbringing.
As we share outdoor spaces, being aware of some park and trail etiquette will make the experience enjoyable for all.
After a few conversations with her, it was clear that it was a contribution from everyone that created a loving and welcoming environment.
There are other topics that we have learnt to handle with more sensitivity.
Most of us prefer to be in the presence of those who are pleasant and lift the mood in a room rather than dampen it.
Sadly, as most children and teens are spending more time on phones and laptops, so to has cyberbullying increased.
Thank you mother for your love and the positive influence you’ve been in my life.
With all this busyness, actively teaching our children basic manners or retouching on our own might have slipped by unnoticed.
