14+ hour, 40+ min ago (119+ words) Some people insist that in our post-modern (or even meta-modern) age, we only believe in science, not metaphysics. That's not quite true. At the heart of the transgender movement, people [The Transgender Lie][Read More] Some people insist that in our post-modern (or even meta-modern) age, we only believe in science, not metaphysics. That's not quite true. At the heart of the transgender movement, people believe they are what they claim to be regardless of biological evidence. None of this is new. Something similar happened in the ancient worship of Asherah. Let's examine it more carefully: The Transgender Lie " Jeremiah 7; Romans 1 | Skip Heitzig Your email address will not be published....

1+ day, 42+ min ago (747+ words) Everyone lives their lives a little differently, but there are times when those differences tip over into concerning behavior. The world is full of strangeness and oddities and surprises, and sometimes those surprises come to us at hotel breakfast buffets. Case in point, a mom who was absolutely horrified that a family decided to attend a hotel breakfast buffet in their pajamas. There's no denying that dress codes in general have gotten a whole lot more lax in recent years, and why shouldn't they? Comfort is nothing to take for granted, but are there still certain places where we need to at least place hygiene ahead of stretchy waistbands? This one mom certainly thinks so. On the website Mumsnet " a site designed for parents to connect with and learn from other parents " one user submitted her concern to the sub-forum…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (175+ words) "Do you think the French are rude? One city claims to be the "capital of politeness": the French city of Saint-Brieuc has banned residents from whining. "The authorities of the French city of Saint-Brieuc have launched a campaign to break the habit of... "Do you think the French are rude? One city claims to be the "capital of politeness": the French city of Saint-Brieuc has banned residents from whining. "The authorities of the French city of Saint-Brieuc have launched a campaign to break the habit of constantly complaining. During the week, which the authorities called "politeness week," residents were urged not to grumble and try to have more friendly conversations with others. The municipality has prepared detailed instructions on how to start light friendly conversations in queues and transport. Residents are offered to live an hour, a day or a…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago (57+ words) Say More" gets tips on communicating across generations. Say More" gets tips on communicating across generations. We won't share your information with outside organizations. Why am I seeing this? Say More wraps up Generations Week the day before Thanksgiving by asking: "What"s the best way to connect " or successfully argue " with people from different generations?...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago (206+ words) However, it seems like other folks never got this same lesson. I frequently find that some well-intentioned guest will look over, notice me not eating, and try to persuade me to go ahead and dig in -- without any regard for the other guests who don't yet have their food. This really irks me. I'm well aware that, yes, I could in fact begin eating, but I'm intentionally choosing to wait out of consideration. What's a polite way I can tell these types of people to butt out? GENTLE READER: A polite way would be to say, "Thank you; I will in just a moment." DEAR MISS MANNERS: These questions were posed at a dinner party I hosted: "Did you make this roast?" "Did you make these potatoes?" I was a bit taken aback, but maybe I should just get over…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago (204+ words) However, it seems like other folks never got this same lesson. I frequently find that some well-intentioned guest will look over, notice me not eating, and try to persuade me to go ahead and dig in -- without any regard for the other guests who don't yet have their food. This really irks me. I'm well aware that, yes, I could in fact begin eating, but I'm intentionally choosing to wait out of consideration. What's a polite way I can tell these types of people to butt out? GENTLE READER: A polite way would be to say, "Thank you; I will in just a moment." Miss Manners agrees with you that it is polite to wait for everyone to be served before starting, presuming that it is not a table for 24, and rude of the other guests to order you about....

4+ day, 1+ hour ago (709+ words) Believe it or not, not all conventional etiquette rules for the holidays still apply. As etiquette professional Maralee McKee puts it, "The heart of the holidays is love in action. Any expression of love in word or deed, whether through sharing a meal, giving or receiving a gift or card, helping someone in need, being generous with your time and talents, or being slow to get frustrated and generous with praise and gratitude, will never be outdated." So even if the rule is outdated, the crux of holiday etiquette never will be. Plus, experts assure us that some holiday etiquette rules will never go out of style. "Bringing a gift for the host of a holiday party is the unwritten code of festive gatherings, and it's a tradition that's about as timeless as Grandma's fruitcake," says etiquette and soft skills…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago (237+ words) GENTLE READER: A polite way would be to say, "Thank you; I will in just a moment." ... Miss Manners: My guests think I'm rude for not eating when they tell me to However, it seems like other folks never got this same lesson. I frequently find that some well-intentioned guest will look over, notice me not eating, and try to persuade me to go ahead and dig in -- without any regard for the other guests who don't yet have their food. This really irks me. I'm well aware that, yes, I could in fact begin eating, but I'm intentionally choosing to wait out of consideration. What's a polite way I can tell these types of people to butt out? GENTLE READER: A polite way would be to say, "Thank you; I will in just a moment." Miss Manners agrees with…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago (241+ words) The middle finger, historically a symbol of insult in the West, is proposed to be reappropriated by non-Western cultures. This gesture could be repurposed as a powerful mark of emphasis, signifying triumph, enlightenment, and sincere agreement in various contexts, from business presentations to diplomatic accords. In the grand natyam of human communication, gestures are the understudies of words And, yet, one poor digit has been unfairly typecast as villain: the middle finger For centuries in the West, it has been accused of insolence, condemned as obscene, and banished from polite society Ancient Greek comedy called it 'katapugon' - a term whose meaning is likely to upset most of our 21st-c readers - and displayed it as an insult But what if, we non-Westerners, appropriate it - indeed, save it from ignominy - and repurpose it as a beacon of emphasis, a punctuation mark carved…...

5+ day, 40+ min ago (298+ words) DEAR MISS MANNERS: My 30-year-old cousin is getting married, and my relatives believe she is doing everything wrong. In fact, a growing list of the bride-to-be's "inappropriate" wedding choices has become the family's favorite topic, especially among the 65+ ladies (all discussed behind my cousin's back, of course). There are many more alleged faux pas, including the cut of the bride's gown and the schedule of the hotel shuttle, but these are the most discussed. I've argued that most of these decisions are up to the bride. But because I'm only 44, a member of an unfortunately "ignorant" generation, my opinions have been ignored. And so, I appeal to you, Miss Manners -- a respectable lady who specializes in etiquette -- to determine if these complaints are valid or not. GENTLE READER: The expression "It's their day, and they can do whatever they want…...