by Elise McVeigh | Mar 9, 2023 | Adults
Dear Mrs. McVeigh, I am a new business owner, leasing space next door to a resident who apparently travels often for business. When she is in town, she gets upset when my customers park too close to her property line. The solution she is seeking is out of...
by Elise McVeigh | Mar 6, 2023 | Mrs. McVeigh's Manners Themes of the Week
Ask your child the following questions about being a good Spectator: What does it mean to be a spectator? A spectator is watching an event, such as a movie, or sporting event. Is it okay to get up during the event anytime that you want to? Why? No, because you...
by Elise McVeigh | Feb 27, 2023 | Mrs. McVeigh's Manners Themes of the Week
Ask your child to show you how he/she can set a table! Tip: Even if you do not have the whole family together for dinner, sit down together with the family members that are at home, even if it is just one adult, and one child. Ask your child about having good...
by Elise McVeigh | Feb 22, 2023 | Guests, Mrs. McVeigh's Manners
Dear Mrs. McVeigh, Can you please address the issue of “ageism?” I was with some ladies in a social setting, and one lady continued to mention how young another lady was. It was like an overweight person telling a thin person, “you are so thin,” over and over. What is...
by Elise McVeigh | Feb 20, 2023 | Mrs. McVeigh's Manners Themes of the Week
This week’s Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners Themes of the Week are Shopping and School. Ask your child about good Shopping manners: When at a grocery store, should you walk like a lady or gentleman, or ride on the side of the cart? Is it okay to put things in the...
