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One Minute Manners: Social Distancing

We’ve all heard about social distancing, but it bears repeating again, we should all stay home as much as possible. We should practice proper hygiene and be respectful of others who are also trying to avoid infection and the spreading of this virus.

One Minute Manners: Supporting Local Businesses

Many businesses across the United States rely on hourly employees and these workers often don't have paid sick leave or health care. Service workers at grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, courier services or cleaning services are often at the front lines of the public health response, as they are deemed essential services to the public. Watch this latest One Minute Manners see a few ways for you to support local businesses right now.

One Minute Manners: National Wait Staff Day

Did you know that how you treat a waiter can reveal a lot about your character? Studies show that people who are rude to waiters have a hard time earning respect from others. Even with the closure of dine-in restaurants, these etiquette rules still apply to take out staff and will become increasingly important as restaurants begin to reopen.

Today is #NationalBiketoWorkDay. As more people have time to ride their bikes and some motorists are getting back on the road, we wanted to take this opportunity to discuss cyclists’ and motorists’ safety and etiquette tips. We are sharing a few below, but watch our #oneminutemanners for more. Don’t ride your bike on the sidewalk.

• Think of cyclists as equals, they are just as entitled to the roadway as drivers are.

• Before you open your car door, be sure to make a bicyclist is not approaching

• Lastly, bike etiquette isn’t just about being kind and respectful — it’s also about staying safe

As millions of people around the world are protesting police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s death, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to sweep the nation. Many people are experiencing increased levels of stress and anxiety as a result. We want to encourage you to make mental health a priority and take advantage of resources offered during this time. Below are a few resources we think may be helpful:

We are providing a list of resources for those wanting to donate or get involved. We do encourage you to research these organizations on your own.

Today is National Job Action Day, and it’s a perfect time to brush up on your job search and interviewing skills. Created in 2008 by Quintessential Careers, Job Action Day was intended to empower and inspire hard workers who dreamed of achieving more. It’s a day to connect workers and job-seekers alike with career advice from experts in the career field.

The bill is something that is heavily disputed, along with who should pay the bill. Who should pay? Normally the host would pay. The best time to clarify who pays is when the invitation is extended.

It can often be difficult for one to feel comfortable talking with others, including active listening. So… how can you appear confident in any situation? Bonnie Tsai from Beyond Etiquette gives you tips and tricks to be more confident in your conversations.

Companies may say they’re all about their people, but communication goes a long way in making your employees believe it. Make it clear that respect, collaboration, consideration, and communication are your minimum standards. It’ll help each employee know and understand they play an integral role setting the culture/environment.

We have the power to choose our response in each and every conversation, especially when it involves rude or abrasive people. You can deftly navigate the situation without letting them live rent-free in your head. Manners always matter.