With the holiday crowds now in the past, trips to the mall can once again be a welcome diversion and a comfortable place to get in a good walk, as long as everyone behaves themselves. Doctors Aren’t the Only Ones With Patience Busy shops, stores, and even vendors in the food court can mean a…

TRUE COURTESY. POLITENESS is the art of pleasing. It is to the deportment what the finer touches of the pencil are to the picture, or what harmony is to music. In the formation of character, it is indispensably requisite. “We are all,” says Locke, “a kind of chameleons, that take a tincture from the objects…

Kindness can be contagious. Committing a random act of kindness (RAK) can be as simple as sharing veggies from your garden, complimenting a coworker on an attractive new tie, or praising the manners of a parent’s exceptionally well-behaved child. It might even result in others following your example. Be Gracious at Work RAKs are like…

Whether we live in a house or an apartment, it has become normal not to know the people living around us, which is a shame. Good neighbors don’t just happen, but the results are well worth the effort. Be Friendly Without being a stalker, make an effort to meet your neighbors. Walking your dog is…

Travel, whether for business or pleasure, offers opportunities to grow by experiencing new sights and meeting new people. Without realizing it, you leave an impression on all whose paths you cross, so make it a good one. Be There Immerse yourself in the local culture; don’t go to France and eat fast food, or to…