Lately I have noticed more and more “cell-free zone” signs in offices and public places to encourage proper cell phone etiquette. Yesterday I was picking up a prescription and behind the... Read more >>

I want to confess. The other weekend I took my daughter to one of my favorite musicals, Les Miserables. I received the tickets as a birthday gift from my spouse. However, that... Read more >>

The man I was waiting for was late, a good fifteen minutes late. Though he had an Ivy League degree, his school must have left the basic rules of punctuality off its curriculum. I sipped on my water,... Read more >>

How many words do you speak during an average day? No, I am not talking about text messages, emails, or slang chatroom words, I am talking about words that actually come out of your mouth.  The... Read more >>

When I lived in the east, I thought tailgating was a Big Apple thing. After all, that gelled with everything I’d ever heard about New Yorkers. Imagine my surprise when I moved to Chicago and... Read more >>

The middle finger ... when standing tall all alone while the other fingers are bent in humility around it, is a symbol of negativity. The middle finger ... all by itself, means “fuck... Read more >>

Why do Americans feel an entitlement to be rude. Everywhere you go, whether it be the grocery store, department store, state park, or amusement park, you will encounter people who are inconsiderate... Read more >>

When I was pregnant with my first child, a very wise friend told me that she taught her kids how to act in social situations by taking them places and showing them how to behave. And she has three... Read more >>

Just a few days ago, I got an inbox message on a dating site that I’m on. The guy was nice looking and his profile seemed interesting so I responded and we sent messages back and forth for... Read more >>

It’s unavoidable. If you interact with other human beings, eventually you’ll be on the receiving end of massive amounts of rudeness. Someone will nag you to get married, improve your... Read more >>