When Did We Stop Teaching Kids How to Behave in Public?

I’ve written about this before, but this is really starting to piss me off. The other night in a crowded restaurant, a friend and I found ourselves dodging squeals, shrieks, climbing on the bar (yes, you read that right), and running around from toddlers who had turned the place into a playground. Grandparents and dadContinue reading “When Did We Stop Teaching Kids How to Behave in Public?”

Treating Women with Dignity and Respect Always

A particular kind of discomfort creeps in when I witness someone being disrespected in public, especially a woman in a service role. Whether it’s a waitress just trying to do her job or a retail associate managing a long line of customers, the lack of basic respect shown by some people, usually men, is deeplyContinue reading “Treating Women with Dignity and Respect Always”

Understanding the Decline of Common Courtesy and Ways to Restore it

The concept of common courtesy, once a fundamental aspect of social interaction, is declining in many areas of contemporary life. This erosion of basic manners and respect for others can be seen in various contexts, from the digital world to public spaces. Understanding the reasons behind this trend and finding ways to revive and keepContinue reading “Understanding the Decline of Common Courtesy and Ways to Restore it”

The Importance of Treating Your Restaurant Server Well: 6 Key Tips

I was in a packed restaurant the other day with some friends and noticed, at a table nearby, a server getting lambasted by a customer because the service was slow, and their expectations weren’t being met. The server, we will call her Chelsea, was close to tears and while the hardened among us would say,Continue reading “The Importance of Treating Your Restaurant Server Well: 6 Key Tips”