Start Early with Kindness and Good Manners As you page through magazines or flip through television channels lately, there is a disturbing trend frequently in the headlines: bullying. Whether online,... Read more >>

My father was a stickler for good manners. Always. My brother and I were raised to treat people with respect until they proved they didn’t deserve it, and even then to avoid them rather than... Read more >>

When someone you know is caring for a new baby, recovering from surgery or an accident, suffering from a death in the family, preparing for moving day, experiencing a financial hardship, or consumed... Read more >>

A perfectly mannered child (or adult for that matter) is for the most part a mythical creature. It’s human to make mistakes while interacting with others, and it’s important to use those... Read more >>

On an infamous episode of Sex and the City, Samantha receives a present from her boyfriend, accompanied by a card signed, “Best, Richard.” Despite the kind gesture of the gift, she’s... Read more >>

Laurie: After a few minutes of fumbling with her Senior Citizen discount card and the slot in the entrance thingamajig at the front of the bus, the elderly lady hobbled over to a seat occupied by a... Read more >>

Whether you’re a parent who frequently has other kids around for playdates, a teen making some pocket money from babysitting occasionally, or someone with responsibility for kids in a community... Read more >>

Ok, brace yourselves. I’m going to use the dreaded “C” word. But this time it’s not aimed towards the ladies. It’s pointed right at the men. What I’m talking about... Read more >>

A male blogger named Anthony Michael Rojas posted a little list entitled, “How To Treat A Woman On A Date: The Basics” on his Tumbler blog recently and it got quite a few angry reblogs... Read more >>

I grew up in the South. I was taught to say ma’am and sir. Manners were a requirement in my world. “Huh?” was a bad word. The lady who cared for me while my mother was at work taught... Read more >>