Tag: noise

As I was having my coffee one morning, with the fire blazing and Celine Dion playing in the background, I took a big sigh, a big breath, and thought to myself… "I need more moments like this."

Then I thought that if more of us, including myself, paid closer attention to those particular moments in our lives, we might hear the quiet message that those moments bring.

What did I conclude from what I felt on that morning? I needed to slow down and take more time for myself.

Whether the you and your spouse are in your first house or you have been in your neighborhood for awhile, keeping good relations with the neighbors can make a big difference in your quality of life. Here are a few etiquette tips to reduce friction and keep the peace with your neighbors.

1. Say hello. A friendly smile and wave to a neighbor when you go out and get the mail can go a long way toward creating a pleasant atmosphere.

Have you ever noticed that there is no "Miss Manner’s" etiquette regarding the appropriate level of sex noise? What is the suitable conduct for both the listener and the maker of noise while there are sexual relations going on?