Sunday, May 5, 2013
'The Almost Crime'
My nephew, the honorable Chris Beyers, wrote a book, and you can read it about it on his blog. Check it out and tell him what you think.
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This and that about life in the Next America.
WaPo adds its voice to the commentary on Howard's Choosing Civility campaign, and lists Johns Hopkins professor Pier Massimo Forni's 25 rules for considerate conduct:
1 . Pay attention
2. Acknowledge others
3. Think the best
4. Listen
5. Be inclusive
6. Speak kindly
7. Don't speak ill
8. Accept and give praise
9. Respect even a subtle "no"
10. Respect others' opinions
11. Mind your body
12. Be agreeable
13. Keep it down (and rediscover silence)
14. Respect other people's time
15. Respect other people's space
16. Apologize earnestly
17. Assert yourself
18. Avoid personal questions
19. Care for your guests
20. Be a considerate guest
21. Think twice before asking for favors
22. Refrain from idle complaints
23. Accept and give constructive advice
24. Respect the environment and be gentle to animals
25. Don't shift responsibility and blame
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