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    Posted in childhood etiquette food and drink t.v.

    Cookie Monster and the origin of ‘Om nom nom’

    My main man on Sesame Street may have indeed been the originator of the oft-used ‘om nom nom’ phrase. Come to think of it, he may have had a role…

    Posted on November 10, 2009 by themoderngal
    Posted in etiquette food and drink holidays home travel

    Being a good guest or host

    Chances are you’re either going to be traveling somewhere for Thanksgiving or hosting someone who is traveling for the holiday. Domino Magazine has a great guide for either with tips…

    Posted on November 24, 2008 by themoderngal
    Posted in etiquette food and drink holidays

    National Incompetency Eradication Day Week

    UPDATE: Mickey pointed out that I really didn’t give enough notice on this one, so I’m taking his NICE action and declaring this a week’s worth of celebration. Thanks for…

    Posted on April 7, 2008 by themoderngal
    Posted in employment etiquette

    Try saying: "go f___ yourself, HR"

    My colleague’s wife, who works in the marketing department of the local newspaper, forwarded the following e-mail on to the two of us for us to read. It’s something her…

    Posted on March 21, 2008 by themoderngal
    Posted in etiquette football sports

    Thursday gridiron thank-yous

    Dear fellow fans of Southern football, As you’re writing your Christmas thank you cards, as I know you will do, remember to include the following gentlemen: You see, modern gals…

    Posted on January 3, 2008 by themoderngal
    Posted in etiquette giving

    Tip Drill

    Don’t forget to give a holiday tip or gift to those service professionals whom you depend on regularly. I like to ensure the fact that my newspaper shows up on…

    Posted on December 21, 2007 by themoderngal
    Posted in etiquette travel

    The etiquette of flying

    Delta Airlines is proving it has a sense of humor by offering four short animated videos on You Tube about the annoyances we all encounter whilst flying. They’re intended to…

    Posted on December 7, 2007 by themoderngal
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