Pandemiquette: Quarantine Shaming – The New Social Norm | Golden Rules Gal

Never Engage Or There Could Be Rage When it comes to the shaming of others who are not following shelter in place guidelines, the big question is – Is quarantine shaming working as a social detriment?  Used effectively, if it discourages others from bad behavior then by default it becomes a social norm. When behavior…

Pandemiquette: The Connection of Zoom | Golden Rules Gal

What a difference a month makes! We have gone from no handshaking to elbow bumps, to six feet apart and now sheltering in place with masks.  In our new world, Zoom has replaced the workplace meeting. It’s a great tool for distance learning, game night, coffee klatches, or virtual cocktail hour. While there’s no substitution…

Pandemiquette: Covid-19 Gratuity Guidelines | Golden Rules Gal

The service industry in the United States has been hard hit by the Coronavirus.  Many restaurants and bars have closed their doors. The ones that are open for take-out have limited menus which means limited staffing.    Waiters aren’t paid high wages and they rely on tips. If a service is offered, even during hard…

A Well-Mannered Party in April | Golden Rules Gal

The Joy Luck Club My sister Alli was involved with an organization called BayKids Studios.  They are charged with empowering children with serious illnesses and express themselves through the power of filmmaking.  As their mission states, “Instead of children with illnesses, they become kids with cameras and stories to tell.” I signed up on the…

Two Is Better Than One, Even When We’re Apart | Golden Rules Gal

By now you are getting used to conscious uncoupling.  It’s not so easy living without the human touch, and 2020 is turning out to be a year like no other. All public events have been cancelled, and many milestones are on hold:  graduations, weddings, funerals, and one of the holiest holidays of the year, Easter….