Bodily Noise Etiquette….Really!
Mom Manners & Kids Too, Personal Polish
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  By: Maralee McKee A whole post about bodily noise etiquette? Really??? I know that burps and…um…“not burps” seem like odd etiquette topics. In fact, I feel edgy writing about them. If you’ve been part of the Manners Mentor family for even a week you know “edgy” isn’t the first word that comes to mind Continue reading …

Want to be Real and Polite? Here’s How!
Personal Musings, Personal Polish
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By: Maralee McKee Greetings! You’ve been missed! I’m glad to be back! Allow me to fill you in on all the latest in McKee Land! (If you want to skip right to the etiquette part of this post, you’ll find the first bold blue title farther down the page.) When I went on vacation last Continue reading …

Manners Mentor Vacation Tipping Etiquette
Personal Polish
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By: Maralee McKee Greetings! Planning any trips this summer? You might be surprised by the etiquette of vacation tipping. There are more people than most of us realize to show gratitude to both in word (“Thank you for carrying my bags!”) and in action (giving a tip)! I’ve put together a simple, savvy vacation tipping Continue reading …

How You Can Shine In a Crowded Conversation
Only @ Work, Personal Polish, Social Situations
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  By: Maralee McKee Five Ways to Shine When Everyone Seems to Be Talking at Once Greetings! Welcome! Thank you for dropping in to visit. It’s always a joy to be with you and I hope your day will be a great one! I always enjoy Wednesdays. I reevaluate my week’s schedule and see how Continue reading …

Etiquette, You, and the Flu: What to Do!
Only @ Work, Personal Polish, Social Situations
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By: Maralee McKee Hello! Before we jump right into things, I want to welcome some new family members! Hello to everyone who joined us from the etiquette dinner I taught for Dr. Wang, the Dean of Burnett Honors College, Thursday evening. This was my sixth year partnering with Dr. Wang, and like always it was Continue reading …