I love this idea of promoting a cycle of giving, rather than buying family members holiday gifts they may not want or use. A charitable...

Looking the part is important in a career. You should make an effort to be well put together — and you don't have to break the bank to do...

When someone asks you the same thing over and over hoping for a different answer, it can be tough to deal with, but you can handle it. “A...

That depends. How important is etiquette in your life? Many of us are fortunate to have been raised by loved ones who considered...

They are so prone to mishap, families ought to come with a warning label. If something happens, remember to pause; you're in control....

Those not born in the US may speak differently, and that's ok. They may have to adapt a bit so as not to alienate people. The first rule...

The first few times, that little tale was amusing. Now, it's just the same old story... It’s usually fun and exciting to hear someone...

Rule of thumb: If it doesn’t cross your “no controversial or inappropriate subjects” boundaries, go ahead, and share. It is a tricky...

A reader's child wants to know, and it's a valid question. My short response? Because it's the kind thing to do. A reader posed an...

Yikes. Who knew the age of Zoom could be so "dangerous?" You may feel like you'll never recover, but you will. I have a few suggestions....

Well, that's not very nice. Fortunately, you can choose how to respond. It never feels good to learn you are the object of a lie —...

Think of social codes as the keys to navigate your life. A complement to your technical abilities, they help you to reach your goals....

If personal comments about your body or appetite hurt, or cause you to make poor choices, it's time to say something — politely. Specific...

Be respectful and kind, but put your safety first. Plan your exit strategy carefully with that top of mind. Relationships are hard, even...

It can be annoying and a bit hurtful when you get the wrong idea about someone. But hold on to your patience and your social codes. What...

Tread carefully. You must be positively sure about your information before you confidentially tell tales about others. Telling tales...

Hold your friends dear, really build and nurture those relationships. So when inevitable disagreements occur, you'll be able to recover....

We all have that one friend who's speech can be a little, shall we say, colorful? But if that's not your style, you can still find ways...

Or, is that career suicide? Leadership styles vary as much as leaders do, some are good, others not so good. Unfortunately, most of us...

There are often overt and nuanced expectations to build and sustain peer and work family relationships. Working in an office, either in...