Having our say ....

So much to say, so little time to say it in, we share with you our thoughts and observations about Community Mindedness in an endeavour to maybe influence a few people. And so, we created (through SBI) this web site.

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Breaking Up a Relationship

Breaking up a relationship that has lasted for a long time is never going to be easy. At all times maintain your dignity and respect for yourself and for your former spouse, partner or lover

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Sitemap

Our sitemap provides a simple overview of our website by category.

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A to Z Guide to Manners and Etiquette

Use the A to Z Guide to quickly locate information and help on topics from Kids Manners to Wedding Etiquette; from Telephone and Business Etiquette to International Customs and Flag Etiquette

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Broken Engagement Etiquette

A Broken Engagement is always sad and embarrassing for the couple and their families. With this sad situation comes the unpleasant obligation to let family, relatives and friends know............

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Dieting & Obesity

Dieting has a powerful enemy, will power. It is largely because of a lack of will power that many diets fail to produce results. A major cause of obesity or being overweight is the mindset that

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Dating Etiquette

By the end of this page you will know whether you have good dating etiquette or not. If not, practice, practice, practice. It will change your world for the better.

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Schools Listed

Schools listed by Students, Teachers, Principals and other concerned people to register their participation in the move to promote Good School Manners & Etiquette

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Contact us

Contact us to subscribe to our E-zine (electronic magazine) or to contribute something to our Rage Page

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School Etiquette

This School Etiquette page advocates standards of behaviour expected by children in various situations. They must co-operate with and show respect for their teachers, all adults & the other children

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Advice to Kids

Advice to Kids - it was reported that Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school.

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Build a Website (Create a Website)

Want to build (create) a website? Let me show you the way to build a website that pays for itself and more. One that's easy to build and gets lots of traffic (smile).

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Funeral Etiquette

Funeral etiquette is vital. The last thing one wants to do is upset the bereaved by being ignorant or clumsy. A - Z Funeral Etiquette + various religious customs and beliefs.

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Dog Etiquette

Dog etiquette is having a well behaved dog. It will bring boundless pleasure to you. Take the time to train and socialise your dog, whatever its breed, the rewards will far outweigh its pedigree

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About Us & this Web Site

What about Us (me & my website)? I put my retirement to good use......for the community, for me and for you too

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Tipping Etiquette

Tipping Etiquette the dilemma. Who to tip? How much to tip? How little to tip without appearing stingy?

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Business Etiquette

Business Etiquette is about how to conduct your business with other businesses and clients by showing respect and consideration

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Rage Page of Manners & Etiquette

A Rage Page contributed by people experiencing rage at breaches of Manners & Etiquette & other aspects of community life

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Table Manners for Children

Good table manners for children are important skills that should be developed when they are young.

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Online Dating Etiquette

Online Dating is a popular and safe way to meet people

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Airline Etiquette

Airline Etiquette begins even before you leave home. Be sure to shower, use a deodorant and don clean clothes. You will be sitting close to people and don’t want to smell offensive. So, allow yourself

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Step-by-Step Computer Lessons

Our teaching manual 'Step-by-Step Computer Lessons' provides self-help for the absolute beginner to the more advanced user. It is an ideal teaching aid for XP & MS Office 2003

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Computer Lessons

Computer Lessons for seniors for beginners for fun, leisure and pleasure. Our Computer Tutorials use Microsoft Office to bridge the digital divide for economic and social benefits . . . . .

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Computer Lessons for Seniors

Our Computer Lessons for Seniors help bridge the digital divide bringing economic and social benefits. Their friendly tone with lots of graphics . . . .

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Engagement Ring Etiquette

Traditionally, if an engagement ring is worn, it usually is a diamond. But again, in engagement ring etiquette there is no rule that states that if a ring is worn it has to be a diamond.

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Toilet Etiquette (Toilet Manners)

Toilet etiquette is all about hygiene and cleanliness. We are put off by messy, smelly toilets. Nobody likes to clean up someone else’s mess

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Club Etiquette

A successful club is one where its members have good club etiquette, feel comfortable and experience a sense of ownership and belonging

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Funeral Dress Etiquette

Funeral Dress Etiquette - Being aware of specific dress, religious or cultural differences can be helpful when attending a funeral

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Noisy Neighbours

Noisy neighbours are a major cause of disputes. We have no right to intrude on our neighbours’ peace and quiet. It is downright bad manners

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Cell Phone Etiquette

Cell phone etiquette means - be brief; be soft; be considerate; be safe

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Answering Machine and Voice Mail Etiquette

Common sense use of an answering machine and voice mail can augment your telephone etiquette

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Coach Travel Etiquette

Coach Travel Etiquette is particularly essential when your travel covers more than just one day on a coach and is with the same group of people.

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Travel Etiquette

Travel etiquette is especially important when you are away from home. You are an ambassador of your country or place of origin and need to convey a good impression of the place that you come from.

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Bridal Shower

Bridal Shower - often referred to as a Kitchen Tea or Hen's Party. All you need to know in our A -Z Guide of Manners and Etiquette

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Office Party Etiquette

Office Party Etiquette is about how to conduct yourself at office or workplace social gatherings such as parties, luncheons, dinners, cocktail parties and the like

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Office Etiquette (Office Manners)

Office Etiquette or office manners is about conducting yourself respectfully and courteously in the office or workplace

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Business Card Etiquette

Business card etiquette is the exchange of business cards with dignity and respect, it is an extension of yourself and may be the only item taken from the meeting by which you will be remembered

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A Puppy is NOT a Toy

A puppy is NOT a Toy. I look cute, cuddly and adorable; everyone loves a puppy; but, I am not a toy.

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Engagement Party Etiquette

Engagement Party Etiquette requires the bride's family to host the first social gathering to share the good news with family members and close friends.

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Neighbours

Central to neighbours etiquette; it is not our business how others live if they leave us to live our lives in peace

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Nasty Neighbours

Nasty neighbours basically ignore common decency, conflict occurs and tempers rise. To maintain peace and order, some form of intervention or arbitration becomes necessary.

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Neighbour From Hell

A neighbour from hell can make your life a hell on earth. A good neighbour can make your life a heaven on earth

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Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Ceremony - Decisions …. decisions …. should the wedding ceremony be formal? Should we get married in a church, in a garden, on the beach or perhaps a destination wedding?

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Telephone Etiquette

Good telephone etiquette means being respectful to the person you are talking with, showing consideration for the other person, allowing that person time to speak, communicating clearly and much more

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Speakerphone Etiquette

Speakerphone Etiquette means having respect for the rights of the other party to speak privately. It also respects the rights of others in the vicinity to enjoy a quiet environment

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Manners & Etiquette - General

Manners cost us nothing; yet, earn us respect when we use them. Manners and Etiquette are what distinguish us from the apes (and a good many of our fellow human beings too).

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International Etiquette

International Etiquette - visiting or doing business in another country? Be prepared, be informed and feel comfortable in any situation.

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Flag Etiquette

Flag etiquette and protocol, flags stir up emotions in us that few other symbols can, all this and more in our A - Z Manners & Etiquette Guide

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Engagement Etiquette

The main rule of engagement etiquette is to be tactful, being especially tactful with family. It is so easy to offend through being ignorant of good engagement etiquette.

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Manners and Etiquette for Children

Manners and etiquette for children is ranked as the most important quality to nurture in the family home

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E-mail Etiquette

E-mail Etiquette - e-mailing is the most used and abused aspect of the internet, don't through ignorance be considered one of the rude e-mailers.

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