Sometimes when I tell people what I do, they sort of laugh and say, “Manners? Does anybody really pay attention to manners anymore?” What I have found is that many, many people do pay attention. However, there are definite challenges that come along with promoting etiquette/manners in the today’s world. I’ve actually identified five. Number [...] […]
This question and answer appeared in the Etiquette Daily, the Emily Post Institute Q&A blog, last week. It generated a great discussion with people weighing in on both sides of the question. Candied Rewards: When teachers hand out treats Q: My son’s new teacher gives kids a few pieces of candy when they get 100 percent on [...] […]
Sometimes when I tell people what I do, they sort of laugh and say, “Manners? Does anybody really pay attention to manners anymore?” What I have found is that many, many people do pay attention. However, there are definite challenges that come along with promoting etiquette/manners in the today’s world. I’ve actually identified five. Number [...] […]
by Anna Post Listening to VPR (Vermont Public Radio) this morning, I was struck by a poem Garrison Keillor read on his segment The Writer's Almanac. It was "Elegy for the Personal Letter"* by Allison Joseph, and it struck me... […]
by Anna Post Reposted from my discussion group this week on The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics' website. Tuesday: The Relationship Between Ethics and Civility Today I'd like to offer up a quote from Emily Post, my great-great-grandmother and... […]
by Anna Post The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics has invited me to lead their daily online discussion each day this week. I'll be talking with them about creating a civil workplace, and will be posting my discussion topics... […]