General Etiquette

It's getting to be about that time to change your clocks. Like most people, every fall I wonder when I have to change my clock from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time

Ah, suburban life. Great isn’t it? You live in a small community of similar houses that are exactly eight feet apart. Living in such a situation demands that you interact with your neighbors,...

No matter the culture or the country, a family moving into a new neighborhood or a new apartment building is often greeted with traditional food gifts. Not only do gifts of food immediately say...

Respect is highly valued in our society. We show others respect in how we treat them when they are with us and how we speak of them when they are not. While it can be natural to show respect to...

It is normal to have to put up with people's attitude. However, at some point, one should stand up without necessarily starting an argument. These tips will help you approach a safe solution to...

You love your boyfriend, or maybe just like him a lot, but as a girl its hard to understand them. Well, This guide from a boyfriend, not a woman's magazine who think they understand a how a man...

Ever wonder why politicians never seem to answer your questions? They can talk a good talk but you never really get to the bottom of what you want to know. It's so frustrating, so annoying but...

This article gives instructions to those who are not accustomed to being in crowds. The information will give the reader tips on how to avoid being targeted and how to remain safe.

Sombrero comes from the Spanish word, sombre, which means sunless, or gloomy. Sombreros have a pointed shape in the center, which is surrounded by a wide brim that is usually turned up at the...

The derogatory term "deadbeat dad" refers to a father who has been negligent in his parenting responsibilities. Often it is used to describe a father has either failed to pay child support to the...

A well-timed and carefully worded insult can silence those that cry out for justice or set a roomful of friends to uproarious laughter. William Shakespeare was a master of the hurled insult, and...

If you are traveling to Paris or anywhere in France, you would probably like to practice your French. Or maybe you just learned a dozen or so words for the trip. Don’t worry! There are simple...

“Ahh! There’s that new kid! Oh no, he’s talking to me! What do I do? What do I say?” “Hey, there’s that new employee at the coffee machine. Uh oh, he’s coming over here! I don’t know what to...

Replacing the toilet paper is human courtesy. It's an official part of the "you kill it, you fill it" code of ethics. If you know of an offender, someone lacking the decency to leave...

The cost savings on rent and utilities can lead many people to seek a roommate. However, living in harmony with a roommate takes a lot of effort. Don't just look to find the first roommate who...

Every woman loves to receive roses from the special people in her life. With the cost of roses these days, you can save money and still give that special gift by learning to wrap them yourself....

A compliment to a woman should always be honest, tactful and from the heart. A woman will be able to tell when you are being less than honest or saying things merely to flatter. Use her actual...

Being judgmental is easy to do since it’s an instinct in all of us to form an opinion of how others live their life. However, we should never judge anyone based on how they look or act, just...

Soft water is water that does not contain dissolved hard minerals. Water that comes up from the ground (also called ground or hard water) absorbs these minerals from the soil. The water must be...

The word sober has several definitions, depending on the context in which it is used. Sober is most often used as an adjective, however it also has one use as a verb.

Are you relocating to a state in the southeastern US? Traveling there and don't know what to expect? Have neighbors who grew up in the South -- and are confused by their strange ways? Here are...

Traveling to the south eastern US? Have neighbors from the South? Just curious about why things are the way they are in the South? Here are a few tips to help you blend in and figure out how to...

We’ve seen it growing up as little girls, the unassuming, sweet, naïve, girl is swept off her feet by prince charming. We want that. We want to be the humble girl that gets the man far beyond...

You know the words. The F word. The S word and all the inventive combos in between. George Carlin identified several of them from his comedy monologue "Seven Words You Can Never Say On...

Have a reason to stay up all night? Having a hard time? Follow these steps and you'll be awake all night long.

Name badges are used for a wide variety of purposes by all types of organizations. Places of worship may use them to help members learn the names of visitors to the congregation. In the workplace,...

So you understand that you're a person who breaks apart whether your cell phone dies or a close person dies. The latter is understandable, but the former is just stupid. You understand you have to...

We all seem to have so much more stress in our lives these days. There are many ways to deal with this. I have come up with my own de-stressing method. I hope it will help others.

Social etiquette may seem daunting at first, but it is essentially the art of making others feel at ease and appreciated. Focus on making others comfortable rather than memorizing tedious...

Would you like to complain to Cadillac, but aren't sure how? Depending upon your personal preference, you can contact them online, by phone, by mail, or in person. All you have to do is follow a...

Are you looking to recruit volunteers for a project, community fundraiser, or other event? Finding and recruiting quality volunteers can sometimes be a difficult and cumbersome task. Take some...

Yes, we all have those annoying people that just wont shut their mouthes. This will show you some rather unconventional meathods to getting them to buzz off... starting with the nicest way....

Helping others allows an individual to use her talents and skills to assist someone who is in need. When you use your talents and time to help others, you have done your part to make the world a...

Nobody likes a liar, but everyone tells lies. Whether it's a white lie about how delicious your mother's newest culinary concotion tasted, or what was more important than the mandatory 5:30 a.m....

Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, is one of the most common fears among Americans today. The idea of standing in front of people to deliver information, even the simplest of facts, is...

If someone is angry with you and you are feeling pain or upset because of it then you should write sorry or apology letter to the other person. It is always difficult to preserve the relationships...

It can be challenging in this day and age to teach your child to respect you. So many times they see other children acting out and being disrespectful and they think that it is o.k. There are ways...

TGIF! You’re headed out for a good time with the Mrs. at your local eatery and life seems grand… until you’re handed the tab, that is. How can you and your spouse enjoy a delicious dinner out and...

In my other column on customer service, I take the position of the business person. That article is designed to help you overcome a delicate situation with a customer and thereby keep the customer...

Nightclubs can be lots of fun when you are with a group of friends enjoying an evening out on the town. However, there are some major issues to consider if you want to make sure everyone has an...

Do you find yourself wondering if a friend is a real or true friend? Do you question strange behavior? Wondering if your friends are good friends is the first step in identifying if you have a...

A school classroom is a unique situation. In many instances, students do not know one another before the class begins, but classmates are placed in close proximity to each other and expected to...

In today's world good manners quite often seem to be outdated. I think it is important to bring them back. I believe they are a part of what separates us from the rest of the animal kingdom. It...

Evil vs. good is a struggle as classic as Sinatra himself. Spiderman vs. Venom, Superman vs. Lex Luthor, James Bond vs. Dr. No---it is truly a timeless battle. Being good is no fun, though. There...

A lower voice tone is often associated with authority, respectability, and power. It does not matter if the person with the lower voice tone actually possesses these qualities. We are taught from...

Ethical dilemmas, also known as moral dilemmas, have been a problem for ethical theorists as far back as Plato. An ethical dilemma is a situation wherein moral precepts or ethical obligations...

Bring a child into this world is hard, but raising one is even harder. As you try to instill value and qualities that you believe a good person has, the world seems to be seducing your child in...

The writing of the e-How articles can be quite therapeutic. If something goes wrong in your life, you can write an article about how to avoid it. Recently, a group of women enjoyed gossiping about...

Are you from the South? Are you a true Southerner? If so, you know all the native ways, traditions, and the lingo. In this article, I will list just a few things that make you a real...

A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the expectations of a governing body on a particular group. Companies, schools and fraternal organizations employ codes of conduct to ensure members,...