Modern Etiquette For Using Mobile Cellphone
By Martha Pauling
May 2012
Have you ever been in those situations where someone is talking so loudly on their mobile cellphone while you were supposed to observe silent in some solemn but public place? These people are inconsiderate and tends to get on other people's nerves - with them knowing or not knowing about committing such offense. If you are one mobile phone user and you do not want to become this inconsiderate mobile cellphone user, read some etiquette guidelines shown below.
Mobile cellphones have been adapting to the lifestyle of the 5.8 billion of their users. In the past fifteen years, there have been an increase in creating a line of mobile phones that can be customize to fit a target market. For teenagers, mobile phone manufacturers tend to concentrate on the entertainment features of the cellphone. For the business executives, digital organizers and productivity applications of the mobile phones are focused on. Mobile phone industry is booming continually and there is a rising need to let people, no matter the target market, have guidelines in behaving using mobile phones in a public places. Anywhere public that requires certain code of behavior should not be observed by mobile phone users for proper etiquette.
When you are in a place or event that requires you to be in total focus or in full attention, like meetings, solemn ceremonies, cinemas, theaters, occasions and related events - you need to put your cellphone in silent or meeting mode. The settings are quite common in most modern mobile phones and you just usually press a button when you need to be quiet in some place or event.
Even when you are in a fairly public place where moderate talking is welcomed, refrain from raising your voice over the mobile phone. When the topics are personal or need some privacy to be discussed, like arguments, meeting details, debts, or anything similar should be talked in a secluded area out of any body's hearing range. If possible, if someone else is taking a call and it sounds like a private matter - take the initiative to give the 10-12 feet personal space for the person to take the call.
While you are crossing the streets or driving especially, revert your phone settings into driving mode or to be clearly safe, turn it off. You do not need to risk your life by getting distracted to answer a call or send an SMS. Focus is important in dangerous activities like driving and crossing the pedestrian lanes.
A mobile cellphone is used to get quick details and updates. You cannot use the mobile phone as a personal hot line when you are out in public. This can be offensive to others who might think you should be taking long calls in private area or to some who might be worried about the interference your mobile gadget might be causing in some other nearby gadgets.
There is always the right time and place for everything - including using mobile phones. But as for courtesy and the right respect due to others, it picks no time or settings. Being considerate and courteous always win a positive note.
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How do African American Singles Meet at Black Dating Sites
By Jenny Rogers
May 2012
There are thousands of African American singles looking for each other at Black dating sites for love and romance, relationship and marriage. The rate of single Black women and men rate up in America, Canada, Australia, UK, etc. Most of them have one rule in mind. To look for fun, they go to the bars or clubs. To seek a life mate, they go to online dating services. In fact, there are thousands of relationships generated from these dating websites every year. Online dating for African American singles has been a phenomenon these days. There are also social networking sites that allow African American women and men to meet each other. However, Black dating sites are the still the best way to find love online because they are more focused for singles.
It only takes a few minutes to create a personal profile. After that, what you need to do is search for African American singles in your area and contact the likeminded singles by dropping a message. On your profile, it is recommended that you write as detailed as possible and upload your own pictures. One picture is worth thousands of words, you know what I am saying. You can include your hobby and interests in your personal ad like soccer, football, traveling, etc. In other words, you can write whatever you want on your profile. But remember one thing, be honest about yourself which is the most important aspect that you can find a long-term relationship later on. Don't write what people want to read, but write honest information about you, you know what I am saying?
As we live on this modern century, online dating service is the best method for African American women and men meet online for long-term relationship. Some free Black dating sites offer the costless service for both women and men. You know what, online dating is diverse. You can search for African American singles who are Jewish, Christian, etc. You can even search for interracial singles from Black and White, Asian, Hispanic, etc. You can search for Black personals by professional career, education, age range, marital status, etc. You can also search for a life mate by ethnic group, religion, etc. Online a few clicks from your computer, you are able to view thousands of beautiful and sexy African American singles in front of you like a movie.
Maybe the first thing you need to do is to search for the best Black dating sites. You can search for keywords like "Black dating sites", "free Black dating", etc. The first page that shows on Google is a good list of sites you should pick to sign up with. Some dating sites allow members with free profiles but will charge a small fee when contacting others. Some Black dating websites provide free two-way matching services for both female and male members.
You know what? If you are new to the online dating world, I recommend you sign up with free Black dating sites. Such free websites don't charge you any membership fee for using their service. Are you single and lonely? Take action to find a beautiful African American woman or man who is waiting online for you.
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Man-to-Man: Advice Column
How Do You Handle Frustration?
Wayne M. Levine
Man, was I pissed! And I had every right to be. I had relied on someone to handle a task for me. I'm their client. They're supposed to handle it. It's their job!
But they didn't. And I was upset, realizing I had wasted half a day—trying to fix the problem—only to conclude that there was ultimately nothing I could do to solve it. The opportunity was lost. Gone. Couldn't get it back. I had to surrender and accept it.
I've been doing men's work for about 20 years. I counsel and I've been counseled. I've participated in men's retreats, and I've run them. I help men every day, and I continue to ask for help to be the best man I can be.
Yet despite all the work I've done to be a better me, occasionally, still, something can happen, someone can screw up, some set of circumstances can throw me off track, make a mess of my day, obliterate my good attitude, ruin my evening, or otherwise make me feel or behave like the man I once was. And depending on the situation and my state-of-mind, the impact can make me angry, sad, self-pitying, discouraged, numb, disconnected and absolutely no fun to be with...or to be.
And I bet you know exactly what I'm talking about.
It's part of the human experience. Overcoming these external influences to remain that centered, loving and compassionate individual you've worked so hard to become is what this work of self-improvement and transformation is all about. No one can make us feel any way we don't choose to feel ourselves, so the ancient wisdom tells us. And I agree. Yet in those moments, many of us would tend to disagree, vehemently.
Though I'd rather not have to remind you of what those awful consequences look like, I'd be remiss if I didn't pay a little attention to the damage we can cause when we're not the captains on our own ships.
As men, when we overreact we act out in numerous and damaging ways. We yell, berate, break stuff, whine and complain, ruin vacations, undermine trust, chip away at relationships, scare children, lose friends, destroy business relationships and ultimately feel pretty crappy about who we are. Oftentimes this leads to shame, doubt, fear and depression.
To avoid these awful potentialities, we need a few tools to help us make our way through the frustration and anger, so that we can get out of the problem and into the solution.
As I mentioned, there was no immediate solution to the problem caused by my vendor, at least not that occurred to me. But the more important problem facing me was the way I felt as I responded to my sense of being wronged and my inability to fix it NOW! My blood pressure was rising, my breathe became shallow, my world view was shrinking, fast.
This feeling is what needed my immediate attention. So, I went about doing what I've learned to do when things don't go my way.
Because we're in difficult times, a time when people are unusually stressed, rushed and emotional, and the potential for unpleasant interactions abound, let's see what we can do to calm ourselves when these "special moments" find us.
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Advice Corner with Crystal
May 2012
Dear Leigh:
Many people eat on the run and have lost sight of family and friends eating traditions. So I like many of my friends need a reminder. How do you set a dining table?
Sheila, Kentucky
Dear Sheila,
With today’s hectic schedules, people head right to fast food. But we need to go back to the days where Sunday is family and friends day, not just Holiday's.
First remember you need plates, bowls, and silverware from the same set for uniformity. To make it more formal and traditional you can use, dinner plates with salad or soup bowl set on of each other, knife, small spoon, soup spoon, bread plate with butter knife, coffee cup, water glass, wine glass, salad fork, dinner fork, and dessert fork.
Have a centerpiece that will reflect the mood like a theme night. Simple fast put together are a bouquet of flowers, candles, or a basket of fruit.
Dinner plates are placed approximately an inch away from the edge of the table. Prints or patterns printed on your plate should be seen at the right side of the person.
The knife is placed on the right side of the plate with its blades inward. Ensure that the blade is just on the side, and not underneath the plate.
On the left of the dinner plate should be the fork, and when resting, fork prongs should face upwards. The tablespoon is placed next to the knife.
The napkin may simply be folded in half or you may use some fancy folding technique. As for placement, you can place them on top of the dinner plate, or beside the flatware (found on your left).
If extra fork or spoon is needed (for dessert, soups or salad), place the extra spoons next to the main spoons and the extra fork beside the main forks.
Always remember that silverware is used from the outside in – so the first ones that will be used should be at the farthest side of the dinner plate, while the last ones are the ones nearer the plate.
Have a great dinner and don't forget to talk to each other.
Etiquettes of Smoking a Cigar
By Gary Cigaros
May 2012
There are certain etiquettes that a classy smoker must follow, especially if you are smoking a cigar, which is a symbol of elegance. A cigar has a strong smell of tobacco which is a delight for smokers but can be offensive to non-smokers. As it is both unethical and illegal to smoke in spite of someone’s objection to the smoke, it is best to choose spots where there will be no non-smokers that you can disturb and of course, vice versa! There is another effect of smoking a cigar which is actually more universal. Remember that cigars leave a residue and they will leave a residue on anything from a shirt to a wall. In order to counter some these problems, you must learn the etiquettes of smoking a cigar explained in the following paragraphs.
Tobacco can cause cancer and therefore the old and the very young should especially not inhale the smoke that is emitted from smoking a cigar. Find a place that lets you smoke your cigar in peace away from non-smokers. You need to make sure that it is not an area that is totally enclosed as it will severely hurt your lungs, open the window at least. The best place to enjoy a cigar in your home could be on the terrace or on the lawn. Just seat yourself comfortably on a lawn-chair and smoke away in peace.
Smoking a cigar is not permitted in public places like restaurants or hotels, so you should avoid these places if you are planning to smoke your cigar. If you are interested in smoking outside then the best people to spend time with at that time would be fellow smokers. Go to a friend who also enjoys a good cigar and smoke together without any worries.
If however you are not fortunate enough to have the company of a fellow smoker at that particular time, then ask your companion whether he/she is okay with the idea of you smoking a cigar. If an affirmative reply is given, be gentle enough to smoke while keeping his/her discomfort in mind. Do not release the smoke near the person and sit by a window if you are in a room of some sort.
Remember that you can ruin someone’s dinner if you are not careful while smoking your cigar. Passive smoking while eating one’s dinner can spoil a good meal in a matter of seconds. Do not be discourteous as you smoke because that could make you quite a social nuisance.
Always try to smoke a good quality cigar to enjoy better taste and to keep the loose ash from flying about and getting on everyone around you! An ash-tray is a must while you are smoking a cigar, but if you can not find one when you are outside your home, use a deep container to rest the ash into. This will minimize the chances of causing discomfort to other people and also will reduce the chances of leaving cigar residue on the clothes and walls.
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