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CivilityCentre

  1. Only 4 seats remaining! Children's Etiquette class on July 14, Twin Cities. Register at: shop.civilitycentre.com
  2. Only 6 seats remaining! "Business Etiquette Essentials" class, June 23, Twin Cities. shop.civilitycentre.com
  3. Civility Tip: Clean out your items from communal workplace fridge. Help your coworkers avoid "surprises".
  4. Civility Tip, May 21: Think twice before asking favors of coworkers, though never think twice about offering to help.
  5. Civility Tip, May 19-20: Treat yourself well doing something special and out of the ordinary!
  6. Set to facilitate today's seminar "Succeeding in a Global World" for Metro State Univ! discussing China, Middle East, & Latin America
  7. Civility Tip, May 18: Don't shift responsibility or blame when things don't go as planned.
  8. Civility Tip, May 16: Be respectful of other people's time.
  9. International Civility Awareness month! Today's Civility Tip, May 15: Have an open mind to your coworkers ideas.
  10. 5 Steps to a More Civil Workplace: bit.ly/JfY8vW
  11. Civility Tip, May 14: Avoid interrupting others when they speak.
  12. Civility Tip, 5/13: Send a "Happy Mother's Day" wish/thought/prayer to all the mothers and children missing each other.
  13. Civility Tip, May 12: Surprise someone (in a positive way) today!
  14. Civility Tip, May 11: Avoid making assumptions about others. (Remember what "assume" means!)
  15. Civility Tip 5/10: Listen to hear & understand other person's perspective, needs & undisclosed fears. Put aside your comm filters & engage.
  16. Thank you @DianeGottsman, @prettypinkpro, and @johnjdalyjr for the retweet on #civility, #gratitude, and #correspondence!
  17. #Civility Tip, May 9: Practice self-restraint.
  18. Civility Tip, May 8: Handwrite a thank you note to a coworker rather than email. It is much more thoughtful and meaningful.
  19. Friends - Please "like" my new FB biz page: facebook.com/MinneapolisCiv… for etiquette, manners, & civility news!
  20. Civility Tip, May 6: Let someone in line ahead of you at the store.