Life changes, and so does technology. I’ve been on the earth long enough to see numerous advances in communications. Growing up, we had the phone on the wall with the long cord. When it rang, you answered. Then, the answering machine became a way to avoid talking to people. The device was gone a decade…
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We all have quirks. Some of them even turn into pet peeves. As I drove to work the other day, I realized that I often consumed myself with spacing. While driving, I obsess over the space between cars as they go down the road. And the spacing between vehicles at a stoplight will often have…
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I’ve touched on this subject before, but I don’t remember if it was on The Mason Minute podcast or my Road Warrior video blog. I’m talking about traffic light etiquette. I’ve noticed more people have problems with vehicle spacing when stopped at a light or stop sign. They’re leaving too much space between vehicles, and…
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We were out doing some shopping recently, and I noticed something that seems to be happening regularly. When standing in the checkout line, people no longer care about the people behind them. More people pay for their items, take their receipt, and then continue to talk to the cashier. They’re holding up the line for…
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For some people, tipping has always been a hassle. Who to tip and how much can be frustrating. But recently, for many, it’s more of an issue. Society has changed. Some of this is generational, but COVID-19 also helped change how we live our lives. Food delivery, ride-sharing, and grocery service have become the norm,…
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For a long time, they told us that text messages weren’t appropriate for business communications. That went out the window during the pandemic when many started working from home. Business communication has changed drastically. Now some companies are even having discussions about emoji etiquette. For a long time, much like text messages, they were taboo….
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I can’t remember the first time I used a drive-thru window at a fast-food restaurant. It was probably at a McDonald’s or Wendy’s in the late 1970s. So that makes me wonder why drive-thru etiquette has become a hot topic over 40 years later. Some say the pandemic has played a role in this…
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Yesterday I talked about how young people prefer to use phrases like no problem or no worries rather than saying you’re welcome. I always respond to an apology by saying no worries. Now, I wonder if that is the proper reply when people apologize…
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Today, I have just one question. Is modern chivalry dead? I’m talking simple things, like opening the car door for a woman or offering your jacket when it’s cold. We were taught these things in our youth, but the world is changing. Where do these items fit in our modern world? I truly wonder…
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I’m not a stickler for the rules of etiquette, but I still think it’s important. But I get the feeling that etiquette may be an antiquated idea…
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