The Crosswords Challenge

Five across and 10 down. Peace or crosswords. Getting along in the workplace can be challenging. Which crosswords do you use? Are you one who is successful at using respectful communication and plays fairly, or are you one who causes earthquakes and upheaval with cross words crucifying morale? Workplaces are made up of people of…

Save Green Shopping Online

Shopping online can help save time and money. Online shoppers who use Amazon to shop online enjoy the convenience of searching for products, and selecting from a wide selection of items. With thousands of products and services to choose from, you can shop 24/7, from anywhere. Order items by shopping for what you are looking…

What Business Minds Theirs

Is your business amazing or status quo? Read this article and learn more about signing up for an Amazon Business Account! Civility is on the minds of the new administration. Bringing unity to a divided country which encounters hate, disparity, and racism can only be done through respect and a greater tolerance for differences. Where…

The Signs of Communication

With communication today, two extremities of communication exist: self-expression and speaking with discretion. Self-expression, or speaking openly on any topic without much censorship or use of etiquette, is common by most of the population. The second, opposite extreme, is speaking with discretion and saying very little in order to preserve one’s reputation. This is more…

Dating: A Question of Dignity and Respect

Dating seems to be falling away as today’s culture favors quick interactions over traditional courting. With this, dignity and respect take less of an importance. Just like the convenience store, if it is that easy to get to the goal to score, or if that goal is the priority over the person, then why even…

Culture of Rude: TV Talkback

Change the station. How hard it has become to find shows which do not have slapstick negativity or slapping others with taboo topics. Whether it is the most popular sitcom or reality show, anyone who has been around at least the last 20 years can notice a change in the delivery of the material. While…

The Abs of Culture: The ABC’s of Culture and Business

Here are ways to strengthen culture at its core. A — Acceptance. Unless you are working at home, chances are you are working with other people. People are all different and while you might get along with most, there are people who just don’t fit the mold set by others. It is easy for bullying…

Kindness at Work: Extending Beyond the Work Cube

Deadlines to meet and schedules to adhere to— there can be little time to know fellow co-workers other than a quick “hello”. You might know a few basic facts, like Ralph goes home and like to watch the NFL game and have his buddies over occasionally. Or that Susan is trying to get her kid…

Tips for Preparing for a Good Presentation

Whether you are the team lead on a project standing up in front of a group for the first time, or the CEO giving a presentation at a conference with thousands of attendees, it helps to be prepared. Polishing your shoes as well as your words and delivery, all help in making a lasting impression…

Goals for Speech

What can you say? What are you saying? Setting goals for good etiquette also applies to using slang, profanity, and not being sensitive. Do you realize how easy it is to use abbreviated ways of speaking and choosing grammar which is not correct? While it may be understandable, it may be sending off signals that…