Civility Lacking in Publicly Humiliating Your Team

Unfortunately, stars behaving badly doesn't seem to end. Whether in the public limelight, or office setting, humiliating your team is poor and hurtful, and worse when done publicly. According to the following article, Mary J. Blige publicly humiliated her band at a pre-Grammy event: http://bit.ly/d5TAvK.

While the article states that her band's musical director "said later that the diva was right to...diss the musicians," as an etiquette expert, I argue that it is never appropriate to show disrespect or to humiliate others. We all must remember that respect, kindness, and civility go a long way to create positive environments both at work and in our personal lives.

Apartment Living Etiquette

The title of an article, "Wis. man cited for 'rocking out' to John Denver" (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34925191/ns/local_news-minneapolisst_paul_mn/) seems to imply that this fellow was cited for listening to the music of John Denver. In reality, the issue is not the type of music this individual was "rocking out" to, rather that he was being disruptive to his neighbor.

Remember that when living in an apartment or townhome setting with shared walls, it is never appropriate to play music or the television so loud as it reaches your neighbors.

Military Manners

If you have served in the any branch of the armed forces, or watched movies dealing with new military recruits, you are likely familiar with the style of how leaders communicate orders. In the British Army, there is apparently a new trend toward manners where yelling ("barking") orders is no longer encouraged. Rather, they are taking a "touchy-feely" approach and "asking" recruits to follow orders. Interesting. http://bit.ly/8U5t3Z

Does Your Boss Lack Civility, Manners, and Office Etiquette?

Bad Boss Blues - Have you worked for a boss that falls into the category of "uncivilized?" Workplace expert, Lynn Taylor, author of Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant™ (TOT): How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job shares some interesting survey data on bad office bosses: http://ow.ly/HXie.

Pajama Etiquette - Pajamas in Public?

Have you been out and about and seen people dressed in their pajamas and wondered if they were perhaps sleepwalking, then realized they actually dressed this way to leave the house?

Simply put - No - pajamas are not appropriate in public places. Seems odd this has to even be stated, though apparently not everyone understands this faux pas. One professor shared with me that in the classroom, she often sees flannel pjs on both the gals and the guys. I would hate to think how these students would wish to dress (or even dress!) once out in the workplace.

Here is an interesting article on wearing pjs out and about: http://bit.ly/5Qj6hB.

Let me know your thoughts!

Fish Punish Fish For Bad Manners

"Fish Punish Fish For Bad Manners" - If you are like me, you might have thought this was a spoof. However, there apparently was research conducted that found male fish do chastise female fish for not being fair in their eating.

Interesting that scientists conduct research on the manners of fish. Perhaps it will help reinforce the importance of manners in humans?

Here is the article link: http://bit.ly/4BiZwe

Etiquette Centre of Minneapolis January Newsletter

The January newsletter is ready for viewing at: http://bit.ly/8eX9zw. This month features the following:

- Welcome Darci Puchtell, Children's Etiquette Expert!
- Five Top Tips for Job Candidates
- Should I Have Waited for the Client Before Ordering My Drink?
- Etiquette Centre of Minneapolis in the News- Upcoming Events

Etiquette Centre of Minneapolis December Newsletter

The December newsletter is ready for viewing at: http://bit.ly/5FKBcj. This month features the following:

- The Holiday Office Party: Career Builder of Derailer?
- Is It OK to Regift?
- Upcoming Events