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Memorable Family Vacations

Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 04.24.2013 | Parents
Read More: Jodi R R Smith, School-Vacations, Amusement Parks, Etiquette, Mannersmith, Manners, Family Day, Parks, Traveling With Kids, Amusement Park, Parents News
Jodi R. R. Smith

From theme parks where dreams come to life to amusement parks that take your breath away, spending quality family time together has the potential for being quite taxing. Here are some polite suggestions for making your vacation memorable... in a positive way.

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Louder Than Words

Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 10.01.2012 | Healthy Living
Read More: Etiquette, Mannersmith, Jodi R R Smith, Manners, Funeral, Wisdom, Emotional Wellness, Life Lessons, Legacy, Happiness, Spirit, Emotional Health, Lessons for Life, Life Legacy, Lessons on Life, Healthy Living News
Jodi R. R. Smith

A few weeks ago my Aunt Leona passed away. Her life is a testament to something I teach in my professional protocol seminars. Life is about actions. In both your personal and your professional lives, others make decisions about you based upon your observable behaviors.

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Leap Day Allows for More Mannerly Ways

Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 04.29.2012 | Home
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This is a Leap Year and therefore we have been granted an entire extra day to add civility back into our busy lives. How will you spend your 16 extra waking hours?

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12 New Year's Resolutions Toward a Politer You

Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 04.02.2012 | Home
Read More: New Year's Resolutions, Etiquette, Mannersmith, Jodi R R Smith, Manners, Mindfulness, Home News
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If you are finding your New Year's resolutions elusive, why not opt for some easily obtainable ones instead? In honor of 2012, here are 12 New Year's resolutions towards a better, and more polite, you.

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Dating -- Do's and Don'ts

Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Valentines Day, Valentine's Day, Mannersmith, Jodi R R Smith, Dates, Manners, Dating, Healthy Living News
Jodi R. R. Smith

While I do not have the magic formula for finding the love of your life, I do have ten tips to get you started.

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Customer Service Made Simple

Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
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The marketing adage is that a happy customer may tell one or two of their friends. But an unhappy customer tells, on average, 11 others.

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Traveling Home for the Holidays

Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Read More: Holidays, Travel Tips, Jodi R R Smith, Mannersmith, Thanksgiving, Preparing for the Holiday Season, Modern Etiquette, Snl, Travel, Etiquette, Thanksgiving Travel Tips, Manners, Home News
Jodi R. R. Smith

While traveling over the past few months, I have had my toothbrush case opened and toothbrush carefully inspected. As if I would use it again after those dirty gloves had touched the bristles!

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