Halloween is the perfect holiday to happen during a pandemic because you can wear your costume every day of the week: it’s called a mask. Avoid making it a John Carpenter Halloween. The film is a masterpiece, but getting this virus will be your worst nightmare. Enjoy the spirit of Halloween but please do it…
Presidential Debatetiquette: The 10 Commandments | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Political Etiquette
- Oct 19, 2020
The gloves are off. Dignity and respect, or appalling and disrespectful? All parties after the fact will have their own narrative. Round three make take on a different tenor. In a presidential debate setting big brother isn’t watching; the world is watching. Apply the Golden Rule: Treat others in the same manner you wish to…
A Well-Mannered Party in October | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Well-Mannered Parties
- Oct 9, 2020
The Goddess of 5th Avenue Buddha was born in 623 B.C. My friend Carole Simone was born in October, and she wrote a book about Quan Yin called The Goddess of 5th Avenue. We have been friends for over 20 years, so to celebrate her decade birthday I was happy to organize a Quan Yin…
Immigration. The Environment. Healthcare. Diversity. If you want to nip a political firestorm in the bud, try these answers as a guide to your future responses. The only conflict resolution is to agree to disagree, which equals being tolerant even though we may not accept the opposing view. Keep the goal of any conversation civil….
8 Points For Talking Politics In The Workplace | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Political Etiquette, Workplace Etiquette
- Oct 2, 2020
My favorite golden rule of conversation is to avoid these three topics: politics, sex and religion. While they can be good, bad and ugly, there’s no escaping their controversy. We have no control over the actions or words of politicians, but we are in complete control of our own behavior. In the workplace, these are…
Civility Wars: 10 Ways to Talk Politics in 2020 | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Political Etiquette
- Sep 21, 2020
Our country is deeply divided. The political process wouldn’t take place without differing opinions, yet we are losing our basic right to speak up. Healthy dialogue has been replaced by intolerance on both sides of the aisle. Political activism may be your thing, but keep in mind it isn’t for everyone. No matter how…
5 Etiquette Election Tips for Kids | Golden Rules Gal
- Election Etiquette, Golden Rules Gal
- Sep 14, 2020
1. Explain The Election Process Start with the basics: From the requirements to be a candidate and primaries, to the national conventions and electoral college. Test their knowledge and quiz them on how many electoral votes are at stake in their state. 2. Share Your Political Views Let kids know that it’s ok to have…
A Well-Mannered Party In September – Dinner Honoring Dear Abby | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Well-Mannered Parties
- Sep 11, 2020
My dear friend Merla Zellerbach died six years ago. Merla was a mentor to me, and gave me my first writing assignment at the Nob Hill Gazette where she was Editor-in-chief. She was a force in her own right: Attended Stanford, wrote 13 novels plus 5 self-help books, and was a longtime panelist on the…
The Covid Chronicles – 9 Ways Life Will Change For Religious Institutions | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Pandemiquette, Place of Worship Etiquette
- Sep 7, 2020
Millions of Americans embrace worship as an essential part of life; This is what it means to be a community of faith. But as we have been aware since Easter Sunday, a congregation of people also presents a risk for increasing the spread of Coronavirus. Safety is everyone’s first concern, not only for congregants but…
The Covid Chronicles: 19 Ways Life Has Changed Since Covid-19 | Golden Rules Gal
- General Etiquette, Golden Rules Gal, Pandemiquette
- Aug 31, 2020
1. Flexibility: Our new world will require flexibility. It’s not the time to make judgement calls about the behavior of others. Focus on your own behavior, which is what counts. 2. Schools and Workplace: Both have implemented tele-schooling and tele-working. 3. Grocery Shopping: New guidelines: from one-way aisles to employees disinfecting carts, and the obvious of keeping a…
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