by Elise McVeigh | Jan 28, 2023 | Adults, Children, Etiquette
Dear Mrs. McVeigh, What are your thoughts on the importance of parents attending their kids’ sports events? I know some parents have to work and may not be able to, but should they find a way to go? Do you think it makes a difference in their kids’ lives? Gary P. Dear...
by Elise McVeigh | Jan 23, 2023 | Mrs. McVeigh's Manners Themes of the Week
This week’s Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners Themes of the Week are Doors and Elevators. Ask your child the following questions about Doors. If you get to a door at the same time someone else is trying to get out, should you go through the door first, and let people...
by Elise McVeigh | Jan 19, 2023 | Adults
Dear Mrs. McVeigh, I recently stayed with a friend, so in appreciation to her, I mailed her a thank you gift. I do not expect a formal thank you note for a thank you gift, but I did not hear anything from my friend at all. How do I know that she received my gift? I...
by Elise McVeigh | Jan 16, 2023 | Mrs. McVeigh's Manners Themes of the Week, Uncategorized
Ask your child the following questions about Patience: Please name some examples of when you have to be patient?Waiting your turn on the slide.Waiting your turn to play during a game. Waiting for Christmas or our birthday. Please give me an idea on how you can become...
by Elise McVeigh | Jan 10, 2023 | Adults, Etiquette, Uncategorized
Dear Mrs. McVeigh, Like a lot of people, one of my New Year’s Resolutions is to get back in shape. I took the first step by joining the gym. When I was working out today, a woman had the free weights that I needed next to her treadmill. She was running on the...