We all learn as we grow, so for the younger readers out there, this is the condensed version of life’s great realizations. Listen Listening more than you speak is an interpersonal skill that will pay great dividends for your entire life. Sometimes it may be difficult to not interrupt or to even keep paying attention….
How to Be a Good Grandparent
June 6, 2022
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Parenthood can be a rollercoaster of emotions, from blissful happiness to abject horror, so when your children have children, your real-life experience can help them and your grandchildren get through the process with flying colors. Be a Resource Think back to when you had your children, and how you found someone who had already raised…
How to Be a Gracious Diner
Dining out provides a chance to focus on the meal and enjoy being waited on for every need. We’ve got a few suggestions to help prevent your table from being labeled “the bad one” by the waitstaff. Be the Happy Table While the goal of dining out is to have a great time, be respectful…
How to Be a Great Sibling
Our brothers and sisters can be an amazing support group as we make our way through life, always there to lend a hand. However, this relationship has to be fostered rather than taken for granted. Be There Our siblings have witnessed most of the important events of our lives; in many cases they know us…
Kids and Etiquette: As the World Becomes More Impersonal, Manners Become More Important
April 1, 2022
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Adults who have good manners and are respectful of others evolved from children who had the fortune of having a caring adult who served as a role model. Return the favor to the next generation. Teach by Example How you teach your children is just as important as what you teach them. Teaching by example…
How to Be a Perfect Neighbor
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…
How to Be a Great Child
March 11, 2022
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We’ve all heard angry kids say “I didn’t ask for you as my parents,” but it goes the other way, too. With a little effort, you can be the child your parents hoped for. Listen and Be Patient Listening, fully and completely without distractions, shows respect, but is also a great way to learn new…
How to Be Respectful
There are several basic rules of common courtesies that need to be followed when interacting with others for social or business purposes. To ensure they’re not forgotten, here’s a brief refresher course. Make Eye Contact In addition to it being rude, it’s very disconcerting to talk with someone when they avoid making eye contact. Eye…
Aiding Her Dying Husband, a Geriatrician Learns the Toll of Caregiving
May 26, 2021
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The loss of a husband, the death of a sister, and taking in an elderly mother with dementia: This has been a year like none other for Dr. Rebecca Elon. The 66-year-old Elon has dedicated her professional life to helping older adults. But her experiences over the past year have taught her what families go through…
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