manners
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If Only All Motorists Were As Polite As The Japanese
1I’ve been driving in Japan for over 15 years now. One of the things that always resonates is how polite people are on the road, especially the way drivers say thanks with their hazard lights.
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How To Deal With Mansplaining At Work
The term “mansplaining” is relatively new, but the concept is an old one. If you aren’t familiar, the term refers to when someone (most often a man, thus mansplain) explains something to someone (typically a female) in a condescending or patronising way. If you’re a woman, then chances are this happens to you on a…
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Why It’s Important To Cancel Dinner Reservations If You Can’t Make It
Between the apps, restaurant websites and regular old phone calls, it’s easier than ever to make dinner reservations these days. But for whatever reason, people don’t cancel reservations when they can’t make it. It’s rude, yes, but it also affects the restaurant in ways you may not have thought of.
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The Proper Dining Etiquette For A Yum Cha Meal
Yum cha is not only delicious, it’s a lot of fun eat with friends and family. Still, the dining process can be confusing or intimidating for those who haven’t tried it before. If you follow these basic ground rules, you’ll look like a yum cha pro.