Last night in New Orleans, the green fairy visited. She dusted me with pixie dust and I was lucky enough to meet a wonderful gentleman, Blake. He is with the Big Easy in an offical capacity and even showed me his shiny new badge. However the most interesting part of our discussion was about manners! He shared all kinds of intersting tidbits with me over our drinks.
For instance: Do you know why you lift your little pinky when partaking liquid? It is because in the days of rampant syphillis people's hands shook so they had to hold onto their glasses so as not to spill. If you were not diseased it would be easy to hold your pinky up and show everyone you were disease free!
Isn't that clever! I love it and think my new found friend in the Big Easy is fabulous...
xoxoAmanda
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Manners for everyday situations. Putting civility back into your life and bringing a smile to your face and others.
30 Second Manners
The next time you say hello to someone, look them in the eyes. Hello is a greeting; not just a word you blurt out like a sneeze. If you're lucky enough the person you say hello to responds...ask them how they are...sincerely. Sincere is the key word here. You will be amazed at the responses you get. It will open all kinds of doors for you literally.
xoxoAmanda
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- Amanda Piper-Smith
- Let's spread some happiness in the world. It's easy. Exercise manners and be a role model for children.