When was the last time you looked someone in the eye and had a real, uninterrupted conversation? A millennial acquaintance of mine told me she and her friends would play a game during social outings. It revolutionized their friendship-building skills … Continue reading Put your phone away.
~ I don’t want to count my, umm…chickens…before they hatch, but…I love #Flipboard! and yes, just for kicks, I threw in a #hashtag. Sue me. (Shout out to Michael Scott!) All of my favorite social apps and newsfeeds are delicately placed into one design-smart, user-friendly (for those with thumbs…or any digits, really! I mean, even a nose would suffice. Don’t judge. Long, cold story. Lord Voldemort – yeah, I said it – would be hopeless without fingers or toes), clean interface, flip-motion (as the name suggests) MAGAZINE! I’m done yammering now. Just check out these iPhone screenshots for further proof … Continue reading I like social organization. and I think I just found my hero.
The “5 minute rule” The “20 second rule” — These two rules are very unique. The only real connection between the two is the reference to a specific unit of time. Both deal with how a gentleman must behave in a social setting. — The “5 minute rule” pertains to the approach of a handshake between two gentlemen. For the latest scoop on this rule of common courtesy, ask your local Charlie…or his representative, myself! 🙂 — The “20 second rule” implements boundaries for conversation…a.k.a. dialogue. A dialogue is defined as “a conversation between two or more persons.” (Webster) Allow … Continue reading “Time-bound” rules (any social gentleman must abide by….), part 1
J. Michael Hansen 