It’s easier for most of us to mind our manners when among friends, family, and co-workers, but what about when we’re out in public, surrounded by strangers? The fact that you will never again encounter most of the people you pass is no excuse to be rude, or even cold and indifferent—plus, you never know…
Out and About: Manners in Public
Mall Decorum: Shopping for Manners
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…
How to Spread Random Kindness
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…
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Pay It Forward’: One Idea That Can Change the World
PG-13 | 2h 3min | Drama | 2000 A social studies school teacher in Las Vegas, Eugene (Kevin Spacey), challenges his seventh graders through an assignment on their first day back at school: Think up a plan that’ll make the world a better place. Trevor McKinney, 11 (Haley Joel Osment), responds with a “Pay It…
College’s Plea to Staff and Students: Report Kindness
By Diane Bell From The San Diego Union-Tribune After Grossmont College’s commencement June 9, several students took off their caps and gowns and deposited them in a special box as a gift for members of next year’s graduating class who lack money to purchase the ceremonial robes. It was another in a string of random…
Police Departments Turn Holiday Traffic Stops Into Cause for Happy Tears by Passing Out Cash
Motorists pulled over by police officers in several cities around the country this holiday season got a welcome surprise. Instead of a ticket and fine for a minor traffic misdeed, they instead pocketed cash. It’s a practice that not only has lifted the spirits of recipients, but has given law enforcement officers a badly needed…
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