Recently, a magazine editor told me that he hopes his writers ennoble their readers. Now, there’s a word rarely heard these days. His comment sent me to my online dictionary for specifics, where I found the definition he doubtless intended: “to lend greater dignity or nobility of character to.” Certainly a worthy goal, and one…
How to Be a Great Co-Worker
Unless we own the company, we can’t choose our co-workers, and we certainly can’t change how they act. But we can change how we interact with them, which can make the workplace a bit more pleasant. Be Nice Regardless of whether you work in a busy office or toil from home, it’s important to establish…
How to Be a Great Neighbor
We can’t choose our neighbors, but we can choose to be friendly, considerate, respectful, and generally the kind of person we want to live next door or down the block from us. Smile and Wave Being friendly and acknowledging those living near you can be infectious—if you do it, chances are they will, too. It’s…
Dear Men: Don’t Dress Like Sam Bankman-Fried
November 25, 2022
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Commentary It’s utterly astonishing that so many otherwise intelligent people got taken in by Sam Bankman-Fried, the now disgraced former head of crypto exchange FTX who is still nonetheless invited to speak at a New York Times seminar that costs $2,400 to attend. Part of his supposed appeal was his slovenly dress: t-shirts, cargo shorts,…
How to Behave at Sea
What could be better than a vacation at sea? Sailing a soothing ocean, en route to exotic, exciting ports, plus plenty of onboard activities? All that—but with manners. Enjoy Yourself Responsibly The reason to take a cruise in the first place is to relax and refresh yourself by spending time on the open ocean, with…
How to Be a Well-Behaved Shopper
Shopping for food, clothing, hardware, and other items requires interacting with others. Even if they don’t have great manners, you should. Obey the Right of Way Grocery store aisles aren’t unlike streets in that it’s important to flow with other traffic, either going in the same direction or the opposite way. You may need to…
Blinken to Stop in Tokyo on Monday to Pay Respects After Abe Assassination
BANGKOK—U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make a previously unscheduled stop in Tokyo on Monday to offer condolences to the Japanese people after the assasination of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, the State Department said on Sunday. Blinken will meet with senior Japanese officials, the State Department said in a statement. He was in…
The 7 Qualities of People Who Are Highly Respected
By Jacqueline Whitmore Respect is something not automatically given. It must be earned. When you’re in a leadership position, it is imperative that the people with whom you work respect you. They might respect your work habits, your intelligence, or your ability to close a deal. Yet, there’s more to respect than that. If you can earn their respect as…
Kyrgios’ Lack of Civility in Tennis
July 4, 2022
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Commentary In a paper on History and Civility, Larry Schaefer writes that “Civility is one of our most honored and valued words, a five-star word … It walks in partnership with other honored words such as politeness, duty, and civilized. There are those who say that duty and civility should be expressed together: the duty…
When Your Elders Move In With You
Respect is earned, and our elders earned it by raising us. As we all age, there may come a time when they need our assistance. Be the one to reach out, easing the discomfort they may feel acknowledging they need a helping hand. Return the Favor As children, it’s too easy to take the efforts…
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