Tag Archives: what would you do?
Don’t Overstay Your Welcome
Staying at a cocktail party too long may indicate you’re having a great time, but it can be inconsiderate to the host. If the host indicated an ending time on the invite, that means it’s time to leave when that … Continue reading
Hostile Takeover
For the past 15 years, since our grandparents died, my mom and her sister have hosted all holidays, alternating years. For about the past five years, they have complained relentlessly about how they “do all the work,” and wonder aloud … Continue reading
Manners
I may be hopelessly old-fashioned at 73 years old, but when my children were young and received a gift, I gave them notecards, stamps, addresses, and explained the ways a “thank you” could be worded. I encouraged them to include … Continue reading
Ethics of Self-Preservation
You will not harm your employer by taking a new job with one of its clients. You are not responsible for your employer’s demise. If the roles were reversed, it would not offer you a fraction of the consideration you … Continue reading
I spent a week at a chat bench
I recently read an article in the Washington Post titled “I spent a week at a chat bench. Here’s what I learned.” My first thought was what a great way to have a beautiful, objective, free, conversation. I know a … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 