tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post113988101669797662..comments2023-10-10T10:09:48.794-05:00Comments on Letting me be . . . random wondering and philosophy: “Prego,” “Grazie,” “Prego”"ME" Liz Strausshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1140048172513831612006-02-15T18:02:00.001-06:002006-02-15T18:02:00.001-06:00Thank you, Lori,Gee you never know which ones will...Thank you, Lori,<BR/>Gee you never know which ones will touch folks just in the right way. This one was special to me too.<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1140048170439084292006-02-15T18:02:00.000-06:002006-02-15T18:02:00.000-06:00Well mannered humans give life a gentle smooth flo...Well mannered humans give life a gentle smooth flow.<BR/><BR/>Eye contact is a wonderful way to convey warmth and sincerity.<BR/><BR/>I’m with Jennifer, manners are underrated. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the post Liz.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1140045018015553122006-02-15T17:10:00.000-06:002006-02-15T17:10:00.000-06:00Hi Rain,You're welcome!Lavatory. It's such a myste...Hi Rain,<BR/>You're welcome!<BR/>Lavatory. It's such a mysterious, mystical word."ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1140044890822421672006-02-15T17:08:00.000-06:002006-02-15T17:08:00.000-06:00I went Catholic school and I said lavatory too! Th...I went Catholic school and I said lavatory too! Thanks for the flashback :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1140011395609990572006-02-15T07:49:00.000-06:002006-02-15T07:49:00.000-06:00Ah Jennifer,That is so cool. It is nice when peopl...Ah Jennifer,<BR/>That is so cool. It is nice when people are polite. It makes us all better for it.<BR/>YEA for you. YEA that you noticed.<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1140011260273407802006-02-15T07:47:00.000-06:002006-02-15T07:47:00.000-06:00Okay had to come back and say that this post staye...Okay had to come back and say that this post stayed in my mind all day and I listened to people, and I was suprised at the number of thank you and you're welcomes I heard and received yesterday :)<BR/><BR/>It was quite pleasant. <BR/><BR/>:DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1139979775098689892006-02-14T23:02:00.000-06:002006-02-14T23:02:00.000-06:00Thank you Tree,Maybe it's that Bologna is a very m...Thank you Tree,<BR/>Maybe it's that Bologna is a very magical place. :)<BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1139979416004811272006-02-14T22:56:00.000-06:002006-02-14T22:56:00.000-06:00Liz, this post has a wonderful magical quality abo...Liz, this post has a wonderful magical quality about it. Can't quite be my finger on it. I just keep thinking magical, this post is magical. Happy Valentine's Day. :-)Tréehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742129819547567342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1139932315953578412006-02-14T09:51:00.000-06:002006-02-14T09:51:00.000-06:00Hi Jennifer,Yeah, it's almost as if manners are co...Hi Jennifer,<BR/>Yeah, it's almost as if manners are consider uncool or a sign of weakness. I'm all for bringing manners back.<BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1139931859332618402006-02-14T09:44:00.000-06:002006-02-14T09:44:00.000-06:00I was taught good manners. Always say thank you. ...I was taught good manners. Always say thank you. Always acknowledge someone thanking you...use please, excuse me and I'm sorry (if the occasion calls for it)<BR/><BR/>I forgot those manners while in college, (well not totally, but enough to stop and make me realize I'd grown lackadaisical) <BR/><BR/>It was one event that really embarrassed me and made me realize this...I've never forgotten my manners since.<BR/><BR/>Manners are under-rated these days don't you think.<BR/><BR/>More people need to learn just how far a please and thank you can go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1139930663480557382006-02-14T09:24:00.000-06:002006-02-14T09:24:00.000-06:00Hi Zilla,So glad you're home safely. You were miss...Hi Zilla,<BR/>So glad you're home safely. You were missed. Thank you for your kind words.<BR/><BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1139930469973554772006-02-14T09:21:00.000-06:002006-02-14T09:21:00.000-06:00So simple, holding a gaze and behaving graciously,...So simple, holding a gaze and behaving graciously, yet they happen so infrequently in the States that people have become uncomfortable. Eye contact, a warm smile might be mistaken for something other than friendliness. We need a revolution of warmth and kindness! Thank you for starting it.<BR/><BR/>Grazie! Grazie!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1139924004521241942006-02-14T07:33:00.000-06:002006-02-14T07:33:00.000-06:00Thank you, Billsmiles,LizThank you, Bill<BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1139912387643323212006-02-14T04:19:00.000-06:002006-02-14T04:19:00.000-06:00HI mergrl,You would have loved that cab driver! He...HI mergrl,<BR/>You would have loved that cab driver! He was VERY handsome indeed.<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1139894856945012712006-02-13T23:27:00.000-06:002006-02-13T23:27:00.000-06:00Wonderful my friend, just wonderful, love going on...Wonderful my friend, just wonderful, love going on these trips with you (hugs)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.com