Weeding Your Friendship Garden Redux: Thoughts for 2024
Several years ago, I wrote an article on “Weeding Your Friendship Garden,” referencing friendships and relationships that don’t work or…
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Five Ways to Take the High Road When Someone Is Rude
Social media shines a light on shared experiences, our need to connect and the capacity each of us has to…
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From Newlyweds to New Homeowners: Tips on Saving for Your First Home
Purchasing a home is one of the most exciting milestones a couple shares, no matter how long it’s been since…
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Is Snooping on Your Significant Other Ever Okay?
The reality is, the days of complete privacy have come to an end. While it is easy to access…
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7 Ways to Make Friends and Maintain Relationships
As busy as life can get, friendships can easily fall by the wayside. But, research shows us that friendships are…
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How to Strengthen Relationships by “Showing Up”
Few things impact your life as much as the quality of your relationships, whether they’re with a partner, your family,…
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Signs of a True Friend During National Friendship Month
September is National Friendship Month, making it the perfect time to let someone know that being in one another’s lives…
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How to Make New Friends and Build Lasting Relationships
There are many reasons why people find it difficult to make friends as an adult. Whether it is hard for…
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How to Connect With Others In This Social Distanced, Digital World
We are all feeling the pinch of the pandemic and how it has taken a real toll on everything from…
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How to Set Up Healthy Boundaries
Maintaining healthy boundaries with those around us isn’t always black and white. A few things that may signal you are…
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7 Rules for Meeting the Parents Over the Holidays
There comes a time in any serious relationship when the coveted invitation arrives: your significant other asks you to meet…
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The Gift of a No-Decision Birthday
A friend recently received a birthday present she will always remember: a decision-free celebration. This was a magical experience for…
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How to Say “I’m Sorry” in 5 Simple Steps
From a small mistake that inconveniences a customer to a gaffe of epic proportions, errors will happen despite our best…
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Holiday Etiquette | Letter Writing Etiquette | Lifestyle | Lifestyle Etiquette | Marriage Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette | Uncategorized | Valentine's Day Etiquette
3 Valentine’s Traditions That Are Always In Style
It’s not about the money, but how you celebrate. Valentine’s Day is only one day out of 365 and, according…
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Business Etiquette | Career Advice | Coworker Etiquette | Friendship Etiquette | Leadership Advice | Lifestyle | Lifestyle Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette | Uncategorized
Civility Still Reigns in a Modern Society
Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly common to hear, read and see examples of bad behavior in all walks of life….
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10 Etiquette Rules to Embrace in 2018
Despite all the typical lofty resolutions made at this time of year, there a few simple habits that are almost…
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Finding Grace in the Gray Areas of Life
Life doesn’t travel in a straight line. There will always be detours, wrong turns and unexpected events along the way. When…
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Wedding Etiquette: When Parents Remarry
Celebrating a marriage is always a joyful occasion. When you choose to remarry later in life, it can be an…
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Steps to Changing Your Last Name After Your Wedding
The ceremony was beautiful and you’ve just returned from the honeymoon. What’s next? If you’ve decided to take your new…
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Social Media Do’s When You Say “I Don’t”
Social media is a phenomenal way to connect, build a community of like-minded friends and share news of what’s going…
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3 Essential Strategies for Effective Communication
Learning how to present your message (and yourself) in the best possible light is of the utmost importance when it…
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Business Etiquette | Career | Career Advice | career etiquette | New Boss Etiquette | Office Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette | Workplace Etiquette
Traits Employees Value in a Great Boss
When you ask someone about their dream boss, they usually have plenty of stories to tell about the exact opposite…
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Ask the Etiquette Expert | Business Etiquette | career etiquette | Coworker Etiquette | Office Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette | Workplace Etiquette
Ask the Etiquette Expert: How to Deal with a Challenging Coworker
Ask the Etiquette Expert: Dear Diane, I love my job and enjoy my office mates with one exception. I work…
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How to Help a Grieving Friend
It is an unfortunate fact of life; people we know and often love will pass away, sometimes unexpectedly. When comforting…
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Business Etiquette | Career | Job Seekers Etiquette | New Boss Etiquette | Office Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette | Workplace Etiquette
How to Deal with a Micromanaging Boss
The company hired you six months ago to work creatively and independently. Suddenly in the last two weeks, your boss has asked you…
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Cell Phone Etiquette | Dating and Friendship Etiquette | Facebook Etiquette | Mobile Manners / Cell Phone Manners | Netiquette | Phone Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette | Social Media Etiquette | Twitter Etiquette
Marriage and Social Media Etiquette
Social media opens up a world you wouldn’t otherwise be able to visit on a regular basis. It also allows…
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High School Graduation: Three Things I’d Like to Tell My Son
To my son… on your graduation today… I love you so much I could cry (and I do). I know… I…
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Business Etiquette: Five Tips to Handling Office Jealousy
When a colleague gets a promotion or lands a new client, the celebration may be dulled by the little voice inside your head…
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Dating Etiquette: Relationship Deal Breakers
When it comes to relationships, we all have lines that must not be crossed. There are several offenses that are…
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Dating and Friendship Etiquette | Gift Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette | Valentine's Day Etiquette
Valentines Gift Ideas: For Him, For Her, and Other Special Friends
From the extravagant to a simple gesture, you may be looking for a few ideas for Valentine’s Day inspiration. (For…
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Ask the Etiquette Expert | Dating and Friendship Etiquette | Dining Etiquette | Friendship Etiquette | General Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette
Ask the Etiquette Expert: Friendship Advice for Hosting a Dinner
Q: My wife and I are both 27 years old, and our friends are 25. We understand the importance of etiquette and do our best to…
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Business Etiquette | College Etiquette | Health and Wellness Etiquette | Lifestyle | Office Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette | University Etiquette | Workplace Etiquette
Tips for Living a Fulfilling Life
Life is moving along, even when you’re not. Are you taking advantage of every opportunity? Here are a few business…
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Children's Etiquette | College Etiquette | Dating and Friendship Etiquette | Friendship Etiquette | General Etiquette | Guest Etiquette Blogs | House and Home | Party Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Pet Etiquette: Etiquette Tips for Pet Owners
If you’re a pet lover, you are no doubt captivated by your dog or cat’s many unique charms. We can…
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Break Up Etiquette | Business Etiquette | College Etiquette | Dating and Friendship Etiquette | Friendship Etiquette | General Etiquette | Office Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette | University Etiquette | Workplace Etiquette
Friendship Etiquette: When to Let Go of the Rope
From time to time a situation comes up that clearly shows you who is in your corner and who no…
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Business Etiquette | College Etiquette | Dating and Friendship Etiquette | Friendship Etiquette | General Etiquette | Office Etiquette | Party Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette | University Etiquette | Workplace Etiquette
Mannerly Tips on How to Accept a Compliment
Have you ever given someone a compliment, such as, “You did a great job on that project!” only to get…
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Business Etiquette | Career | New Boss Etiquette | Office Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette | Social Media Etiquette | Workplace Etiquette
Boss Etiquette: Can You Be Friends With Your Boss?
Due to popular request, I am reposting a blog that obviously hit home with many of our readers… You have…
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Ask the Etiquette Expert | Friendship Etiquette | Funeral Etiquette | Health and Wellness Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette
Funeral Etiquette Questions and Answers
As the etiquette expert for SA Living, Channel 4 WOAI, we routinely cover topics that the viewers request. I enjoy…
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Events | General Etiquette | Gift Etiquette | Greeting Card Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Holiday Greeting Card Etiquette | Letter Writing Etiquette | Mother's Day Etiquette | Relationship Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette | Uncategorized
Celebrating with a Mother’s Day Tea
If you’ll be spending Mother’s Day with your mom this Sunday, sharing a cup of afternoon tea would be a…
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Moving On With Grace – Break Up Etiquette
It happens to every one of us at one time or another – we part from someone we care about,…
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Valentine’s Day Etiquette: Thoughtful Gestures that Say “I Love You” All Year Long
Valentine’s Day is chock full of flowers, jewelry and candy, but even more special are the simple courtesies that are…
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