This pandemic is exhausting. And unfortunately, it is not over. Though many have made this virus, and how we treat it, a political fight for the sake of our humanity, it shouldn’t be. Now that we have experienced some small semblance of normalcy and have relaxed our guard, we have an idea of what life could be like post-pandemic. But with the variants spreading and growing, we may not get to post-pandemic anytime soon.
Because I teach etiquette, recently, many people have asked me what the etiquette is around masking. And without choosing a side or going political, I have simply said, “the most important thing is to be respectful of others.” It is as simple as that…be observant and be more respectful than you think is necessary.
Again, for the sake of our humanity, what this fight should be is for our lives and the lives of others. That is what manners are, “our way of behaving toward others.” At Everyday Manners, we teach and grow Compassion, Understanding, and Respect for Everyone. It’s our C-U-R-E. So, if you or someone you know is confused about the business or social etiquette around any topic, send them my way.