Be forewarned: Although kid-friendly, Andrea's humor
and writing style are similar to Ben Stein's (droll), and occasionally
borders on Lewis Black's style (cranky, exasperated). If you
can't appreciate anecdotes about unacceptable behavior to see
the contrast in kind/civil behavior, these tips aren't for you.
But, if you're
as fed up as Andrea is with gossip, slamming, sniping, name calling,
disrespect, rude behavior, mean-spiritedness, hostility, bullying,
mobbing, and aggression, then you will appreciate her short, specific
action steps to making our world more respectful, courteous,
hospitable, compassionate, kind, warm and inclusive.
1. Subscribe
now
(Restarts in January 2005)
2. Read each week's tip and
reflect on it.
3. Incorporate and practice
the action step in your own life.
4. Demonstrate your own CLASS
and CONSIDERATION of others.
5. Be a role model for your
kids, parents, neighbors, co-workers, team-mates, class-mates,
room-mates, bosses, teachers, coaches, etc.
6. Encourage your kids, parents,
co-workers, teachers to subscribe.
7. Invite Andrea to speak at
your group's next event. She promises a presentation that provokes
and disturbs your audience.
Andrea Reynolds
