by Elise McVeigh | Sep 19, 2022 | Mrs. McVeigh's Manners Themes of the Week
This week’s Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners themes are Titles and Acknowledging People Ask your child about People’s Titles What do you call a married or divorced woman? Ms. or Mrs. McVeigh What do you call a man or woman who is a physician? Dr. McVeigh What do you...
by Elise McVeigh | Oct 29, 2021 | Children, Manners, Mrs. McVeigh's Manners
“Trick or Treating” is a fun tradition that brings children out in droves every Halloween night. For children the goal is to get as much candy as they can in their bucket or bag. For parents the goal can be to make sure children are obviously safe, but also polite and...
by Elise McVeigh | Jul 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Mrs. McVeigh, I noticed that you had an Instagram post about thank you notes. I have been trying to write a note to someone who recently had a relative pass away. I know how much I appreciated receiving notes after my father-in-law died. Do you have any advice on...
by Elise McVeigh | Aug 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Mrs. McVeigh,The other day I ran into a friend at the grocery store. She has always been the type to get into your personal space when she speaks to you. When I see her, I am not surprised how close she stands to me when she is speaking. Even though we both had...
by Elise McVeigh | Jul 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
This is an old column, which I thought was very appropriate for this time period. Dear Mrs. McVeigh, My boyfriend and I recently went to a friend’s house for dinner. I had to use the bathroom when I was there. After I washed my hands, I noticed that their hand towel...