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That One who Winks
We all have awkward moments.It is always worth taking the time to think before we open our mouth.If we don't we run the risk of having a 'that one who winks' moment.We might be stuck in a different era and not have realized that things changed. After almost 2 decades in the...
The Two Way Street
Lured by high tax free salaries westerners move to work in Dubai and similar locations. Such moves are not a one-way deal. The attractive pay and luxury home require that you agree to live by the cultural mores... Beijingers told to mind their manners during Olympics
Citizens of Beijing have been given a list of things they are not allowed to talk about or do when foreigners arrive for the Olympics next month. The list includes no picking of noses, yawning or scratcing their... Message to Noisy Neighbors: Blast your Music Inside, Don't Ruin our Summer
You are getting ready to relax with a book, sip a cold drink or go out to the backyard and lay in the hammock to take a nap then the noise starts.You got stuck with Neighbors from Hell who think nothing of blasting their stereo not in the house mind you but in their backyard... Canadians: The third best tourists in the world!
OpinionBarry Artiste Now Public ContributorYAY, We are third place!! I guess? I don't know how to take this Poll!Perhaps next year, we are only going to send the most Politest, Stylish, Accomodating people to...
created by Barry Artiste | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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610 views | 12 recommendations | 7 comments
Sarkozy TV rebuke becomes web hit
A video of Nicolas Sarkozy getting angry at a TV technician before he is interviewed on state television has become an instant internet success.If you watch the video it just seems like he is being a bit arrogant,... On Mother's Day, Be Civilized, Wait Until around Noon to take Mom out
Blame it on my French roots but I cannot imagine how anyone can take their mother out for Brunch on Mother's Day at 10:00 am.Any week-end but this one, no problem.I am afraid that if I did that to my mother on that special day, she would refuse to talk to me for a while.In my... Safety Report Outlines 'Crisis of Confidence' in Toronto Schools
More than 200 incidents of violence were reported in Toronto-area schools since January 8th, 2007. If that's just the number of reported, you can bet there is way, way more of it going on under the surface. A... Cutting Off People who had too much to drink...Family and Friends Included
In my restaurant days, I had to deal on many occasions with people who had enough to drink.It is always tricky to stop serving them. Some get nasty, show their moods, get loud and/or make fools of themselves.Turn Off the Gadgets while you Eat...Monday Work Etiquette #3
Even if for only 30 minutes, pay attention only to the food and the company. This might help you get back in touch with your Human side and gain some respect from your lunch or dinner partners. Life is fleeting after all. UPDATE: Two Men in Custody
(RE: Suspect Arrested in Toronto Teen's Murder: One Still Missing) UPDATE:It is being reported that a second suspect has turned himself in. The police are no longer searching for the second suspect described... The 4 Cardinal Sins of Restaurants
What is the main turnoff when you visit a restaurant, something that would spoil your taste or your evening?Get blacklisted by your Mother, take her out at 11:00 am on Mother's Day
Why would you be so rude as to treat you Mother to bacon, pancake and eggs on Mother's Day? Wait until 1:00 pm at least and choose a real meal! Do you get sold on a Fifteen Second Pitch or just end up being turned off?
Instant rewards, instant impact, instant sales, instant results, does it exist or should we learn from the spider and build our web patiently? A Call for Manners in the World of Nasty Blogs
From the NYTimes (registration req'd) comes this story of world of blogs and how cyberbullying and flaming threats that escalate beyond rationality might be handled. I suggest we all look at how trolls and flaming was handled by the well and all sorts of MUDS and MOOS.
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