Manners & Morals Articles
Posted on February 25, 2009 - by Amanda
Small Children in Public Places
Children are not particularly popular in public settings. They are noisy, demanding, selfish, messy little creatures and most people would rather not deal with them. Especially if the children aren’t related to them. While this is very normal it is also completely wrong-headed.
Posted on February 11, 2009 - by Amanda
St. Valentine is Calling
Unfortunately for the poor, beheaded Saint, Valentine’s Day comes with a lot of greedy, over-inflated expectations. Wives and girlfriends think that their men should know exactly what to do and when. They want chocolate, diamonds, and flowers and romantic and unexpected gestures.
Posted on February 3, 2009 - by Amanda
Appropriate Behavior for Religious Services
You’ve chosen proper attire for visiting a house of worship – now to behave in such a manner that will keep you from heaping shame upon you, your family, your friends and anyone even remotely connected to you.
Posted on February 2, 2009 - by Amanda
Proper Use of Social Media
The world of relationships has in some ways seems to have been completely changed by the advent of social media. But really, the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Posted on January 29, 2009 - by Amanda
Arguing With Class
Within our close relationships, we are often faced with challenges that test our patience and communication skills. The measure of a classy, mature woman however, is how she handles those challenges. It’s natural to get frustrated or angry, and most certainly there are times when you must voice your opinion strongly. But while there are many ways to get your point across, there are several things you should definitely not do in a disagreement.
Posted on January 27, 2009 - by Amanda
Appropriate Dress for Religious Services
By Amy Bruggeman
Nothing strikes fear to the heart quite like the thought of visiting an unfamiliar place of worship. After all, who wants to stand out as the one who doesn’t belong? The first step in avoiding such a scenario is to know how to dress. While we haven’t the space to cover all dress codes, the following guidelines should get you well on your way.
Posted on January 22, 2009 - by Amanda
No More Princesses
This post is intended to set out some of the underlying philosophy of our website. We do not have any kind of a handle on perfection but we do think that we see pretty clearly some of the problems that plague us. Let us all work to become better, more charitable, women.
Posted on January 12, 2009 - by Amanda
Being a Guest On a Camping Trip
Not all women are naturally outdoorsy. Not all women have grown up camping out with Dad and brothers. Still, many of us will have that opportunity at some point, especially if you’re interested in the kind of guy who enjoys those things. Here is a list of tips for being a good guest on your first camping trip.
Posted on December 16, 2008 - by Amanda
How To Write a Thank You Note
Gifts, hospitality, random acts of kindness – they all deserve a written thank you. Though etiquette allows for two weeks to a month, we recommend writing sooner rather than later. If you’re anything like us, let one day slip and twenty slip with it.
Posted on September 21, 2008 - by Amanda
To Be Decisive
Some women have a very difficult time making a quick decision. Some vacillate over the slightest dilemma, taking 20 minutes to choose a coffee beverage or asking the server for assistance over which menu item to order. This indecision, this hesitation can cause great distress. We will outline some definite steps you can take to develop a more decisive nature and make peace with it once you do.
