When I was a kid, the biggest etiquette issue my Mom had was teaching us to use "please" and "thank you" at the appropriate times. Today, social media is everywhere and it's important to teach our kids the rules of online etiquette. Old-Fashioned Etiquette in Today's Social Media World It all seemed so simple back then, but when I stop and think … [Read more...]
The Lost Art of Manners
When I was young, I was taught to always use good manners and, for the most part, it stuck. In my house, we learned to address adults properly (Mr., Miss, Mrs.), and always treat others with respect. We were taught to be grateful for what we received and to show our gratitude with the niceties of "Please" and "Thank You". In fact, up until I had … [Read more...]