There seems to be a deficit of social skills in our post-COVID-19 world. We may have become more adept at digital communication in the past few years, but we’re less comfortable with face-to-face interaction. Media outlets have noted the problem, with stories reminding us that “We’re All Socially Awkward Now.” But we can’t blame the…

We communicate with those around us in nonverbal ways just as loudly as we do with the spoken word. Being aware of what our body language is conveying can help prevent unintentionally awkward situations. Sit Up Straight Good parenting starts with good posture and teaching children to sit up straight. Slouching during an office meeting,…

On our way to a park, one of my grandchildren started to sprint across a street to the swings and sliding boards. I corralled the boy and explained, as his parents already had, that two tons of metal, plastic, and rubber going 30 miles per hour don’t mix well with 6-year-olds. “You stop, look, and…