Now that the season is upon us, get out there and enjoy the culture. If you are invited to the philharmonic or a chamber music performance, don’t be intimidated if you’ve never been. Herewith a simple list of what to expect and how to prepare. Rules Familiarize before you go – Find the music or [...]
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posted on October 12, 2009
This recent article in the New York Times has me thinking about social interactions and the cold and flu season. How many times have you been out and someone shakes your hand or offers you a kiss on the cheek only to follow the act up with “I have a terrible cold.” Oiy. What next? SP [...]
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posted on October 8, 2009
A friend wrote to me the other day saying he witnessed a most unfortunate incident during a business lunch recently. At the table next to him were seated an older gentleman with a younger chap. By the nuggets of overheard conversation, the two were obviously engaged in an employment interview situation and it was Chappy [...]
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posted on October 1, 2009
Belaying – is a climbing technique of securing the climber during his climb. First let’s get this out of the way right at the beginning. There are many people out there who say Social Climber like it’s a bad thing. SP has never thought this way. Hello, there is no mistake that Social Primer rhymes [...]
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posted on September 23, 2009
First of all a yacht is just a fancy word for any boat bigger than a skiff. Defined as a vessel used for private cruising, racing, or other non-commercial purposes, sailboats, motor boats, pontoon boats, and yes, Aristotle Onassis’s Christina are all considered yachts. Do not let the word — or the invitation — intimidate [...]
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posted on August 27, 2009
A reader writes: Dear SP, My wife and I dined at an upscale S. Florida restaurant in celebration of my 40th birthday. Let me put the meal into perspective by saying this restaurant is owned by a celebrated owner/chef of 20 years – not your everyday dining experience. The chef challenges local patrons, during mango [...]
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posted on August 20, 2009
I see the bad mood arising. I see trouble on the way…. Here we go. You are geared up for a night out on the town, in a club or at a friend’s. You have gallantly finished the work week, put away the daily grind and myriad distractions that comprise the lives we live and [...]
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posted on August 12, 2009
How many times do you receive a telephone call that goes something like this? Or perhaps you are guilty of this sin as well. Caller: “Hello. Is Cooper there?” My response: “Are you a friend of Mr. Ray’s? No? Then why would you use his first name?” Is there anything more annoying than to receive [...]
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posted on July 29, 2009
Without giving too much away to make this point, SP will attempt this scenario. While watching one of those fascinating/insipid reality show reunions recently, one element stood out so incredibly and has stuck in the craw. What could it be you wonder as those shows by nature run anathema to all we do here on [...]
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posted on July 8, 2009
The old dignity code has not survived modern life. The costs of its demise are there for all to see. Every week there are new scandals featuring people who simply do not know how to act. For example, during the first few weeks of summer, three stories have dominated public conversation, and each one exemplifies [...]
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posted on July 7, 2009
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