by Elise McVeigh | Mar 20, 2023 | Mrs. McVeigh's Manners Themes of the Week
Ask your child the following questions about Reasons Not To Cheat: What are some reasons that you should not cheat? Cheating is wrong. It is lying. When you get caught cheating you will have consequences. You will not have any friends if you are known as a cheater. If...
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 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 9, 2023 | Adults, Etiquette
Dear Mrs. McVeigh, Today I was getting a spa treatment, and it was silent. As I was relaxing to the point of falling asleep, a lady’s cell phone went off. It was on the highest volume, and had an annoying ring tone. To my surprise, the lady did not grab it, and turn...