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      <title> No gift? – It is NOT Impolite  </title>
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You are at your in-laws house this holiday, and your spouse’s sweet distant cousin, who you did not know is going to be there, hands you a gift. You panic and die of embarrassment because you do not have a gift to give her. You do not know what to say. Should you tell her you forgot hers? That you did not know she was going to be there, so you did not get her anything? The only response you need to give her is “thank you”. You can add a “how thoughtful” if you want to.
If someone gives you a gift and you do not have one for him/her, it is okay.  Adults seem to have a hard time with this. Holiday giving is not tit for tat. Responses I have heard included:  “I ordered yours and it is has not come in yet”, to “I am so embarrassed that I do not have anything for you.”  I have also had people drop off a gift to me the next day, and it is obvious that they did it out of obligation because of my gift.  
You do not have to do any of those things, or feel any guilt. Just say “thank you”,  ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Pleasing your toughest critics during the holidays in an affordable way  </title>
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            The news reported that retail sales over the Thanksgiving weekend were high.  The newscaster commented that people may be back to their old habits of spending money they do not have. If you find yourself spending more than you would like to (or need to) during the holidays, then remember that it really is the thought that counts. If you fear old Aunt Martha may tell people you are cheap, here are some ideas that will make you look more clever and thoughtful.
            Baking a holiday treat from scratch is truly a novelty these days. Find a treat that Aunt Martha has not seen in years, and put it in an elaborate or decorative looking container. Attach a card with the recipe on one side, and a pretend company with your name on the other, such as “Elise’s Edibles.” You can tell her you really have been listening to her childhood stories all of these years of what her grandmot ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Be respectful in other people's neighborhoods</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Good causes are good causes. And good manners are good manners.
Let's make sure the two go hand in hand. I was reminded of this recently when a Sunday-morning walkathon appeared in my neighborhood.
First of all, let me say that I'm an advocate of walkathons. I've helped organize them when I once worked with a nonprofit.
But as we walk through familiar or unfamiliar neighborhoods promoting a cause, let's always be mindful of the tranquility of the surroundings.
Organizers should respect the space of others who live in the neighborhood. Be courteous and allow people the right of ways on their walks or jogging paths.
It’s not easy when several people are together, of course, but organizers should also respect noise levels while they're in the neighborhood -- in other words, no honking horns or loud music.
And most of all, organizers should encourage participants to respect personal property. No one likes to see people traipse across a well-manicured lawn to take a picture under a trellis of roses.
I ...]]></description>
      <dc:creator>Elise</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Neighbors we love</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ While on a scavenger hunt, one of my sons recently made an odd request of a neighbor.
He knocked on the door of an elderly couple across the street, both of whom rarely come out. The lady of the house answered the door. He said something like, “I live across the street and was wondering if you have a roll of toilet paper, please.”
She gave him some, he thanked her, and no other explanation was asked or given. 
After I laughed my head off imagining what she must have thought, I started musing on what great neighbors we have and how we live in an amazing community.
I am active in my elementary school PTA, and was asked to check up on a child’s mom who was just diagnosed with cancer. The family just moved here from Houston , and they do not know many people. I ended the conversation telling her to call us if she needed anything and that people in this community will bend over backwards to do anything for someone in need. She said she noticed, and she was obviously grateful. 
Over t ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Taking some wardrobe cues from Kate Middleton</title>
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            Guest post written by Mara Anderson
            In today's age, people are so much more aware of what they wear because of social media. I call it my very own paparazzi because people can definitely track what you wear across different pictures and events. I used to worry about people noticing that I was wearing the same outfits over and over again. But after seeing Kate Middleton wear all kinds of outfits again in the public, I'm embracing it.
            I love to keep up with what she's wearing with my wireless internet Washington and I take some wardrobe cues from her. I guess that she could afford to buy a new outfit for each public appearance, especially because she's been making a whole lot less now, but I respect that she doesn't.
            Besides, someone could go bankrupt just trying to keep buying new outfits and wearing a new thing each time it's possible that your picture could be taken. I love all of the Kate Middleton ward ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Common mistakes of children dinner guests</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ As a mother of three boys, and a manners teacher, I see a lot of the same mistakes that are made by children when a dinner guest in someone’s house. Here are suggestions on what to remind your child about before he is a dinner guest at someone’s house.
 
Sit down at the table after the hostess does.
Remind your children that they do not sit down before the hostess. If there is not a lady of the house, then wait for the host to sit down before they are seated.
 
Start to eat after the hostess does.
No one should start eating until the hostess takes her first bite.
 
Eat what is served.
Try all new foods. Nothing is more insulting to the person who cooked the meal if it is not eaten.  Even if it is not your favorite food, at least try a few bites. Refrain from making bad faces or comments if it turns out to not taste good to you.  Try to look like you are enjoying the meal.
 
Keep the elbows off the table.
It is comfortable for whatever reason to rest your el ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Helping children become good guests</title>
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Part of growing up is making mistakes and learning from them.
Here are some manners mistakes children commonly make while a guest at someone else’s home, and my suggestions on how to help your child with them.
Not waiting to be invited in. A lot of children knock or ring the doorbell too many times, and then, when the door is open, they barge in. Ask your child to be patient while waiting at the door.
Not asking where to go. Children get excited about being at a relative’s or a friend’s house — especially if it is a new place to them — and often run straight to their friend’s room, the backyard, etc. Remind your child not to wander around someone’s house. He should wait for his friend or an adult host to instruct him where he is welcome to go. Especially do not open any closed doors.
Asking for food and drink. Wait for food or drink to be offered. Refrain from asking for those delicious cookies that your hostess made last time. Of course, nothing is wrong with asking for a glass of  ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Polite Phrases Should be Heard More Often</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Have you ever been in line at a store and proud to hear a fellow customer be patient, kind, and continue to be polite even after things are not quite going his way?  Even though the sales associate is new and had to ring up his merchandise several times, the person continues to smile and tell them no problem.  The customer finally gets finished and apologizes to you for having to wait, even though it was not even his fault.  Unfortunately we do not see and hear this often enough.  Typically we want melt into the background because of how rude a customer is acting.  It is even worse when they do it in front of their children.  You know these kids are probably the ones acting disrespectful in their word choices to their teachers and friend’s parents.People are not as respectful with their words as they used to be.  We teach our children from birth to say please and thank you, but then turn around and forget to do it ourselves.  When someone bumps into you, you shoul ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Make teaching your children manners fun!</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ When it comes to teaching a young child good manners, finding a positive spin on etiquette will bring you more success than threats and negative words. To teach your children manners, make it fun and interactive.




If you have a young daughter, she probably enjoys playing princess. Next time she is in her princess costume, ask her to pretend how to meet you as her favorite princess. As she is meeting you, if she looks down, tell her princesses are confident and poised, they use good eye contact and a confident-sounding voice.
If you son likes to dress up as his favorite superhero, tell him Superman has a firm, but not too hard, handshake when he meets people.
If your child likes to play with dolls or action figures, play with him or her and have the dolls use good manners.
A lot of popular children’s characters have their own book, DVD or dolls related to good manners. The ones that I use in my camps include the Berenstain Bears, Madeline, and Barbie. Children not only love involving their fav ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Funeral etiquette, acknowledgement  </title>
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When someone you know has a loved one pass away, doing or saying nothing is the most comfortable thing to do, but is also the rudest. For showing the person that you are sorry for his loss, as well as following the rules of etiquette, here are some suggestions. 
As soon as you see the person, acknowledge his loss. If you will not be able to see him, then a phone call and/or handwritten note would be appropriate.
Find out when the wake and funeral are scheduled, and plan on attending. Funerals are not fun for most people, but remember that funerals are for the living, not for the dead. Going to the funeral of an acquaintance’s loved one will mean so much to the person.
Men should always dress in a dark coat and tie, and women should wear a conservative dress, skirt or suit.
If the person suffering the loss is your boss or your employee, attend the wake and funeral if it is in town. The office should also send flowers to the funeral home. If there is not a budget for this, then take up a collection ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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