Category Archives: Etiquette

Everyone needs a nag

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Mrs. Spit

I’m sitting at the Nook this morning. It’s owned by a good friend and it’s a handy place to run away to when I need some time and space to focus on something.  I’m a bit invested – I spent … Continue reading →

Posted in Etiquette, Feats of Wonder | 6 Comments

Just How Long

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Mrs. Spit

I was walking into the office today, getting into the elevator in the parkade when the woman who was walking in front of me let the door slam right in my face. I opened the door and found myself standing … Continue reading →

Posted in Etiquette | 2 Comments

Wow. . .

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Mrs. Spit

So, Thursday today. Huh. Not super clear about where Tuesday and Wednesday went. One of the things I have been thinking about all week is self-absorption. It seems clear to me that, as a society, we have become spectacularly good … Continue reading →

Posted in Etiquette | 5 Comments

Monday Miscellany

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Mrs. Spit

You know those moments where you have a very brief interaction with someone and it doesn’t go quite right, but you also know that by the time you stop and talk about the interaction – with a complete stranger – … Continue reading →

Posted in Etiquette, Interruption. | 2 Comments

A word

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Mrs. Spit

This is a blog about a woman with no children. If you don’t like what I write, I have a suggestion. In the right corner of your screen there is an x. Click it. Close this blog and go elsewhere. … Continue reading →

Posted in Etiquette | 16 Comments

Negotiations

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Mrs. Spit

Dear Fellow Hotel Guest: I noticed your noise and the stench of your cigarette smoke in this non-smoking hotel at about 7pm last night. Now, I realized it must have seemed like the night was young, but frankly my day … Continue reading →

Posted in Etiquette | 13 Comments

Mixed Company

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Mrs. Spit

Last summer, Mr. Spit and I had to take the refuse from the front porch rebuilding to the dump. We rented a truck and figured, while we were at it, we would take the neighbours couch, left to molder at … Continue reading →

Posted in Etiquette, Feminism | 14 Comments

The Etiquette Lady

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Mrs. Spit

Just in case you were wondering, there is absolutely NO circumstance under which it would ever be acceptable to ask for cash in lieu of gifts at your wedding. None. Don’t even write to me asking about it. The very … Continue reading →

Posted in Etiquette | 15 Comments

The Etiquette Lady

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Mrs. Spit

Has a dreadful head cold. She will return next week. In the interim, cover your mouth when you cough, tidy up your used tissues and STAY HOME if you are sick. that’s all dear readers.

Posted in Etiquette | 12 Comments

The Etiquette Lady

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Mrs. Spit

Homework:Your homework was to report back on dealing with rude comments. Truly, you all did badly. No one seemed to answer! Really, enough dear readers. Do your homework! This Week’s Lesson – Rude ConversationsIt continually astounds me, the sorts of … Continue reading →

Posted in Etiquette | 9 Comments