Have you ever held doors open, offered your seat, or picked up something that someone dropped, only to get the evil eye? It’s a terrible feeling, because all you were trying to do was be kind. Yet some people see it as chauvinistic, condescending, or self-righteous — when all you tried to show was respect…. [Read More]
Why Are People So Surprised When Someone’s Polite?
Are you surprised when folks have good manners? While common courtesy was expected years ago, courteous behavior is scarce today. In fact, some say that decency and grace are more the exception than the rule. What does it take to pick up after yourself, be respectful of others, or display proper cell phone etiquette? What… [Read More]