Manners on Shine

4 Great Ways to Survive the Holidays

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Kim Roman Corle for SuccessTelevision.com

And away we go! They are here again! The holidays have arrived and the daily demands of time, money and resources begin. These little thoughts, nudges and whispers are for you, not for your kids, your spouse or your family. Simply for you, and you alone. These aren’t tips for how to cook, what to buy, what to wear, what to give or where to go.

5 Ways to Make Your Toddler a Better House Guest

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With holiday parties, dinners, and gatherings popping up all over the place this month, you may be looking at your enthusiastic little one and thinking There is NO way.

Today MrsManners gives us some great tips for turning our toddlers into better house guests.

Kids Gone Wild? How to Teach Manners in Time for Thanksgiving

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The turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and family time are a given on Thanksgiving. The variables? Your unpredictable children. As the holiday…

Saying Please & Thank You

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Every family is unique. Different sets of values, morals, traditions and routines are what make us all special. But when we bring our children together, the one behavior they should all have in common is good manners. And with the holiday season quickly approaching, there is no better time to discuss how we instill gratitude -- and polite manners -- into our children's everyday lives.

Are Fill-in-the-Blank 'Thank You' Notes A Cop Out?

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I just finished writing 14 thank you notes from my kids' birthday parties. As I sealed the last one, I had to ask myself, "Are fill-in-the-blank notes a cop out?"

In this fast-paced age of iPhones, Twitter, microblogs and microbrews, our lives are instant this and…

Are Social Media Sites Like Twitter And Facebook Making Us Rude?

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Last week, I had the pleasure of sipping Earl Grey at the Russian Tea Room while listening to Anna Post (Emily’s great-great-granddaughter) and anthropologistGenevieve Bell discuss etiquette as it pertains to technology. There’s no clear-cut answer to the question, “Can I use my phone in the bathroom? just yet. Mobile devices and programs, like Facebook and Twitter, are still relatively new, and society needs a little more time to figure out how to be polite about using them. But Anna did share some advice. ...

Do You "PRAY" in Public???

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Eyes closed. Head bowed. Fingers laced. "Dear Father in heaven..." Last week, I was out to lunch with my brother and parents. We went to our favorite restaurant in town. When our food came, I carefully put my napkin in my lap and dug right in. I ate…

10 Pet Peeves We Can All Agree On

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Since it’s Pet Peeve Week, all of you shared the little things that get under your skin in a big way. From your submissions, I’ve rounded up 10 annoyances I think most of us would count among our pet peeves. I’m sure we’ve all been guilty of doing these from time to time, but since it’s the week to let out our frustration, let’s get to it!

User Post: Gym Etiquette: 5 Ways to NOT Tick People Off at the Gym

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Do you ever have moments at the gym that are a little uncomfortable or get annoyed at those without gym manners? Here are some tips: 1. Put your weights (and anything else for that matter) back where you find them. Have you ever wanted to use a machine only to find out a heavy…