The Cost of Incivility

The Cost of Incivility

The cry for civility is sweeping our land—due in part to acts of incivility played out hourly on television, in sports, online, and in our government. These uncivil acts spread like wildfire through social media, repeated again and again until they are seared into our memory. Even when apologies have been delivered and accepted, the tarnished reputation of the offender may never fully recover. Continue reading

How to Handle Life’s Sticky Situations

How to Handle Life’s Sticky Situations

Life and relationships are often messy and filled with all sorts of sticky situations. So how do we maintain being civil and polite when faced with thoughtless or rude behavior? It would be wonderful if everyone practiced good manners every day, but we know that is not reality.Continue reading