BES program promotes positive traits Oct 29, 2009
The program is aimed at reinforcing good manners and behavior both on and off campus. Manners don't have to be a thing of the past, or so say the folks at Brookhaven Elementary School. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Blackmon: Sincere thank-yous can be a great gift Oct 28, 2009
We all know about the please-and-thank-you protocol that is basic to good manners. Most of us go through that little ritual on autopilot, with little real thought behind it. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dog obedience Oct 28, 2009
It will also help train dogs to come when called and to develop good manners. The importance of veterinarian care, and many other topics will also be covered, according to instructors Jana Oler and Dawn Miller. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Kindergarten for puppies Oct 27, 2009
Instruction will include socialization, house training, mouthing, good nutrition, come when called, good manners, the importance of vet care, and more, according to instructors Jana Oler and Dawn Miller. The cost for the class is $58. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Tuesday TV: Tutankhamun - Secrets of the Boy King Oct 26, 2009
If you can get past the cultural-cringey idea that the uptight tyranny of British good manners matters, there is a lot of fun to be had in this slags-to-riches confection because essentially it's about redemption through discipline in the grand Brat Camp/World's Strictest Parents tradition. Eight young Aussie slappers are taken out of their comfort zone (the pub, the piercing parlour, the local storm drain) and set old-fashioned tasks (flower arranging, diction, finding a rich husband) in order... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
If he's taken, should shop elsewhere Oct 26, 2009
Frankly, this is just good manners. It should go without saying that it's bad form to hit on a guy while his girlfriend is actually there, or even if she's in the same town. (CNN)
Swine flu closing schools across Southwest Michigan (2148) Oct 24, 2009
Linda wrote on Oct 22, 2009 6:00 PM:" I would like to know why I have seen parents with their kids in tow in the supermarkets coughing their little heads off & not even bothering to cover their mouths. I also saw a grown woman at Hardings coughing all over the fresh produce. Even without the "swine Flu" or other strains of flu it would just be good manners & concern for others well being to at least cough in your elbows as it has been suggested by health authorities. ". its about money not... (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Wood on Words: Smart terms for not-so-smart people Oct 24, 2009
In wider applications, a solecism is a violation of good manners; breach of etiquette or a mistake or impropriety. Solipsism is based on the Latin solus alone which also gave us sole, solo, solitary, solitude and soliloquy. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
RE: The Nigeria Bashing Of Ghana Continues Oct 22, 2009
If a good Ghanaian lady who packaged herself well has through her good manners stollen the heart of Nkenna's husband "or male friend if she is not married". Please know that you are not good is why the good Ghanaian lady took him from you and stop casting aspersions on the national icons of a great country like Ghana which many of us Africans are looking up to. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Oh no Jew di'nt! Oct 21, 2009
It's possible that the others were just using good manners by not inflaming her faux pas or taking the meeting off topic. Posted 04:31 PM on 10/20/2009 I'm a fan of this user 23 fans. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Sign up for Girl Scouts Oct. 20 at Ventress library Oct 20, 2009
Princess Pink Pudding Party for Daisy Girl Scouts, where they will learn about good manners and to treat others with respect while working on crafts. Flying Fun where Brownie Girl Scouts build a kite and then fly it. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Obama Tries to Bribe Seniors With COLA Oct 20, 2009
While seniors will recognize the payment as a transparent attempt to buy their approval for Obamacare, they will cash the checks;and continue to oppose plans to ration health care, particularly when the rationing is being done by people who have explicitly said that oldsters should have the good manners to stop hanging on so long.. It is rare for Democrats to offer such a large political opportunity to Republicans with a proposal that even the average liberal can see is a terrible idea. (Human Events Online)
Curb your enthusiasm at office holiday party Oct 18, 2009
No matter the approach, guests attending a function are well advised to go prepared with a level of self-control, interesting conversation and good manners. The presence of adult beverages at a business dinner or a function doesn't automatically spell disaster but it can certainly open the door to it. (Albany Times Union)
UP FOR AIR: At playoff time, Pat Conroy has it right Oct 16, 2009
Why on earth are we so short of grownups and good manners around here. . (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
My One and Only More George, less crazy sad, please (31) Oct 15, 2009
Good manners and white gloves do not put food on the table or pay rent at any time. including the 1950s. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
View: A counterproductive move Oct 13, 2009
If this grading system is implemented, its effects will be the opposite of what the board presumably aims to do - to inculcate good manners in kids. Topics. (India Times, India)
The Ideal Woman Does She Exist? Oct 11, 2009
The assumption that she is academically intelligent means she can hold a good conversation, knowledgeable on current, international and political affairs, ability to engage in good argument, moody, outspoken, strong willed, well brought up with good manners from a good home, well spoken, well read, well traveled, disciplined, principled, a woman of high integrity, trim and proper, articulate, mentally, spiritually, emotionally and psychologically well balanced, culturally aware by that I mean... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Upper County after school programs provide homework help and activities Oct 8, 2009
Besides choir, current activities range from knotting macram; bracelets to manners and blunders (a game that helps children practice good manners), various art classes, outside games and a class in 101 ways to cook Ramen. Mikayla, enthused about choir, is less so about homework. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Gum gets readers' opinions flowing Oct 7, 2009
While your company may not have a policy, common sense and good manners will be a good guide. No chomping, no bubbles and no leftovers. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Anthony Lane: “The Invention of Lying.” Oct 6, 2009
After all, to suppress a malicious instinct is the task not strictly of fabrication but of good manners, and neither Gervais nor his movie is nihilistic enough to propose that goodness itself is a fraud. It is almost as if a new strain of Tourette s syndrome were spreading through the population; when Mark goes to meet a date, Anna McDoogles (Jennifer Garner), she greets him at the door with I was just masturbating. (New Yorker)
Fake it till you make it Oct 6, 2009
nice car, nice house, a degree, good manners, thoughtfulness, has a good head on his shoulders, knows how to talk to a woman,knows how to romance a woman all those attributes do not equate to me bending over backwards for you. While I may be rather impressed that does not call fro some sort of celebration IMO. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Teaching Kids to Mind Their Manners Oct 5, 2009
Good manners play a vital role in helping children learn to function in society ... Good manners help ease the most awkward of social functions. (Suite101.com)
* The rich, not the poor, are burning the planet Oct 4, 2009
But at least the super wealthy have the good manners not to breed very much, so the rich old men who bang on about human reproduction leave them alone. GOOD CAUSE. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
A question of sex Oct 4, 2009
Thats just good manners ... Via e-mail, Addams says the video was intended to be humorous while pointing out that transsexual persons shouldnt be exempt from the same good manners and respect you would extend to someone you consider normal. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Life without Miss Manners Oct 3, 2009
I started my car thinking to myself, "Have we really reached the point we don't expect help to come running?" What was taught to me as the Right Thing to Do has evidently become so exceptional that just good manners makes one a hero. In this day and age, it's easy to accept that the rich, famous and powerful will sometimes behave inappropriately in public. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
COLUMN: Toyota and Tufts University have some ideas to offer, but what would YOU do? Oct 2, 2009
Airy Dite wrote on Oct 1, 2009 7:30 AM:" Common sense and good manners just don't seem to exist these days. ". Most commented. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Jersey native achieves fame in comedy world Oct 2, 2009
He talks about kids ("I told my daughter there's no prince out there with tights and good manners waiting to whisk her away. And if there is, he's looking for another guy in tights"), his wife (who Papa described as a "horny snowman' when she was pregnant), pets, alcohol, WebMD and sex. His comedy "is observational about the human condition. I find it very difficult to be a human sometimes. (NJ.com -- Times)
Rockies carrying five dependable starters Oct 1, 2009
Call it superstition or just good manners, but the Rockies won't count those chickens until they're hatched and healthy. "Until we get there, I'm not even going to address it," manager Jim Tracy said regarding the challenge of taking his solid five-man rotation and turning it into a four-man crew. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Avoid the library if the teens bother you Oct 1, 2009
Certainly teenagers at Clark Intermediate School should be mindful and respect the feelings and presence of others; always good manners. A library is a special place to be. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Brown loses his cool: Tries to storm out of TV interview... Oct 1, 2009
Schools must insist on smart uniforms and good manners or their governing bodies could be replaced by professional managers, the Children s Secretary said. Parents will also be required to sign a legal charter pledging to ensure their child behaves in class. (The Drudge Report)
'As I was saying..' Sep 25, 2009
"At the UN Gaddafi was depending on the good manners of the people listening. But at home, it is more about the self-preservation of the audience.". Every leader likes an ovation. (BBC News -- UK)
Letters to the editor (9/24/09) Sep 24, 2009
There are open-minded, concerned citizens from each party in both our states and it is refreshing when they speak out with clarity, intelligence and good manners. They need to be heard and their words considered, minus all the rudeness, scare tactics and fear-mongering others often use. (Anchorage Daily News)
Loretta LaRoche: Its OK to keep some thoughts private Sep 24, 2009
My grandmother and mother were the guardians of good manners. Whenever any selfish behavior was witnessed they would chant their favorite mantra, Who do you think you are. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Common Sense Sep 23, 2009
But we both got the point: Good fortune doesn't always last; good manners should. Which is why my Italian dad was a big believer -- as was my Irish mom -- in being decent to all. (Fox News)
Leading the way Sep 23, 2009
Common sense ot good manners, call it what you will. How quickly people forget the lessons of Ozone. (BBC News -- Americas)
10 pick up lines that work! Sep 23, 2009
It is basic good manners to help a lady, more so, if she is pretty and if you are lucky enough to catch her struggling with heavy bags. It would be best if she was with an elderly person, you could help him/ her cross the road then. (India Times, India)
Walters accuses Deen of contributing to childhood obesity Sep 23, 2009
There would be less childhood obesity if those kids would move instead of being on the sofa in front of the TV. And Barbara Walters needs a lesson in good manners. Meme. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Etiquette Matters: Consideration, kindness add up Sep 21, 2009
Furthermore, the most basic principles of good manners are often the easiest to forget saying please and thank you in our numerous exchanges throughout the day makes life more pleasant for everyone. Also, it demonstrates our appreciation and respect for the jobs we do for one another. (Beacon Villager, MA)
The Damon identity Sep 20, 2009
Another quality Damon has is good manners; he was well brought up. If he s in the tabloids, it s not because of a scandal. (Boston Globe)
Bad behavior? Blame the Internet! Sep 19, 2009
It was only a matter of time before this toxic binary code leaked from our laptops and destroyed what Americans have always held so very near and dear for more than two centuries of existence: Good manners. Vote and discuss. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Civility, wherefore are thou? Sep 18, 2009
What has happened to good manners. Yes, we have the right to free speech in this country. (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
MARSHFIELD: COMMENTARY Sep 18, 2009
What s next, a prize for using good manners in the office. James Cummings should be embarrassed of granting such an unnecessary bonus to his employees. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Davigeadono Can't Believe She's a Senior! Sep 18, 2009
They all dressed the same and they all had very good manners and they all hold themselves on another level. knew that it was going to be different traveling as a team, compared to traveling with a club or high school team. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
House rebukes Wilson Sep 16, 2009
"The first sign of education is good manners.". Republicans accused Democrats of wasting time on what House Minority Leader , R-Ohio, called "a partisan stunt." Republican speakers did acknowledge that Wilson's conduct was out of line. (USA Today)
Church holds special service, lunch for ‘first responders’ Sep 16, 2009
It s just good manners. For more information. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Puff goes the nation's courtesy Sep 16, 2009
But how to restore good manners to America ... That's is why I am writing a book of political etiquette for those who support family values but might want to be acquainted with a fundamental one -- good manners. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Teachable Moments from YouTube to the Kitchen Table Sep 16, 2009
(Remember that the practice of good manners doesnt consider the truth of such a statement, just the propriety of speaking it aloud). To put a fine point on the lessons we might consider, I consulted an expert, Mr. P. M. Forni, a respected professor or romance languages and literature at Johns Hopkins University, and also one of the nations pre-eminent authorities on civility, having authored two best-selling books on the subject. (Townhall.com)
Manners: Shouting is the new opining Sep 15, 2009
Times change, but good manners never go out of style. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Incivilitys origin Sep 15, 2009
For years, American children were taught good manners by their parents, and adults defined themselves as ladies or gentlemen based on how well they practiced good etiquette. But technology has chipped away at such efforts. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
In Memphis, another misguided call to racial loyalty Sep 15, 2009
That s just good manners and civility, don t cha know. thomas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Week's worth of bad behavior hits another low Sep 15, 2009
The lack of civility is disturbing - not just as a violation of good manners but because - in the case of political outbursts - it gets in the way of substantive progress on important issues, not to mention the ability of teaching our children right from wrong. The past week's incidents reinforce the reminder that having entertainers or athletes as role models is risky, if not foolhardy. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Africa: Kagame Sees a Safer, United Africa in Integration Sep 14, 2009
Says he: "At times, even when there are issues between countries, like we have had for a long time with the DRC, ordinary people will still use informal panya [illicit] routes, they will trade with and visit each other. Even if you sent an army to stop them they will still do it because, for them, it is their life. I think they just fall short of saying, 'I don't know what these stupid leaders are doing.' Maybe they don't express it out of good manners, but this is what must be going on in their... (allAfrica.com)
UP FOR AIR: In my day, back to school meant Sep 11, 2009
It was a few not more than just a few days that I was able to verify the charge that I questioned, so I got on the phone to the credit-card folks who have neither sense of humor or good manners these days. I told someone named Mary (with apologies to George M. Cohan, this one made a mockery of her grand old name) that I had verified the charge, and I assumed that it would reappear on next month s statement. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Tory DeFazio III lifelong supporter of Sisters of Charity Sep 11, 2009
A St. Joseph s Academy brochure reads: Discipline and Regulations: Discipline at St. Joseph s is based on respect for authority, ready obedience and good manners. No effort is spared to foster self discipline and a strong sense of responsibility. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
What did children learn today from Joe Wilson? Sep 11, 2009
So what is the difference, other than good manners in this country are spiraling downward faster than the value of our currency. V for Vendetta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Fairmont Private Schools Continues Preschool Enrollment for 2009/2010 School Year Sep 11, 2009
"But, in order for our students to be shining stars later in their academic careers, we have to lay a strong foundation, and that starts in preschool with seemingly simple things like building with blocks, playing dress-up and learning good manners.". Fairmont's Early Childhood Task Force spent the past year scrutinizing Fairmont's preschool-2nd grade program from campus facilities to teacher training to the curriculum. (PR Newswire)
Obama heckled by GOP during speech: 'You lie!' Sep 10, 2009
By that time, Wilson's House Web site had crashed and he had taken a brutal beating on his Twitter page for breaching protocol and good manners during a presidential speech to a joint session of Congress. "This evening I let my emotions get the best of me," Wilson said in a statement. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
UN wants new global currency to replace dollar... Sep 9, 2009
They are trying to infiltrate the US with Maple syrup and good manners. IT's their fault we are in debt. (The Drudge Report)
Hats off -- or on -- to KW: School changes head-wear policy as a congrats to students Sep 9, 2009
Good Manners Should Prevail wrote on Sep 8, 2009 10:17 AM:" Boy, I guess this one certainly has two sides.Personally, my parents said that hats came off when I came inside. That was it. Simple. It was considered good manners. I had occasion to visit KW last week, and immediately noticed that, in many cases, it was difficult to see faces. I can see where that could be a problem.I understand that each teacher can still determine what is or is not acceptable in his/her classroom. I applaud that... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Charm school Sep 3, 2009
Old fashioned good manners are top of the curriculum at the academy ... Its aim is not only to teach music but also to revive what founders of the school believe many young people lost during the last six years - good manners. (BBC News -- Africa)
The slap heard around the newsroom and beyond Sep 3, 2009
If people would keep their spoiled, lazy, rude kids under control and teach them respect and good manners, then things like this would not happen. Most people do not need to have kids. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Crime Prevention Tips Sep 3, 2009
Teach your kids that good manners are important. Don't carry a weapon. (Click2Houston, TX)
Why Gaza's moderates are losing hope Sep 3, 2009
The social changes are already percolating in the collapse of "morals and good manners" among the youth, Abed Rabo says. "There is no tolerance" left in Gaza, he adds. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Hungary and Slovakia: Frost bite Sep 3, 2009
INSISTING on good manners does not end quarrels, but over time it can make them obsolete. That was the recipe the European Union applied to its new members in 2004. (The Economist)
Pop Tarts: Model Dishes on Poor Treatment on 'Entourage' Sep 1, 2009
Guys with good manners. " One might be surprised to know that the beautiful contestants in last weekend s Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas were blowing up condoms. Even more surprising? Donald Trump himself approved the behavior! Several hopefuls such as Miss Australia Rachael Finch and Miss USA Kristen Dalton teamed up with AIDS prevention group Population Services International (PSI) to stage a "Condom Olympics" in which the pageant princesses participated in such practices as testing the... (Fox News)