Etiquette

Best practices for communicating with Politicians and their staff Thank you for exercising your voice and calling, writing or tweeting the Government of Ontario about the proposed OPP Billing Model. Remember that you will most likely be talking to staff, not … Continued

Here are 10 things you can do to upstage actors, lose friends and irritate theatergoers 1. Arrive at your seat and drape your super-puffy down coat over the back of your chair so that the hood, collar and most of the … Continued

Dear Miss Manners :Since my husband has retired and I still work full time, he has wanted to spend more and more time with his two sisters and their families, who both live a good two states away. Read on

When guests stay for a while, are there certain things it would be nice if they did? Here are some of the favorite  hints from Heloise Central. Read on

Dear Miss Manners: I am annoyed by then way my significant other handles my calls.  Although he is tethered to his cellphone, I don’t expect him to pick up every call; it is the lifeline for his business. Annoyance one: He will … Continued

After a house visit, not being considerate to host’s life style, could mean a complete mess.  This factor specially could be a heartbreaking experience for ethnicity and culture based relationships, and friendships. Read on

  Firmly but strongly set boundaries with in-laws who smother. Read on  

On sad occasions (such as death, anniversaries, terminal sickness, etc.) how to is there any way figuring out how the recipient (s) prefer? The complexity comes from various parameters including religious, social norm, community relationship, and so on.  Some online … Continued

My extended family is coming for a long weekend. I haven’t seen them in a while and I’m looking forward to seeing them all. My dad is a picky eater in ways I don’t really understand. Last time he was … Continued