The 2nd Presidential Debate - Oct 7 2008

When you finish a Town Hall Debate, the polite thing to do is stick around and chat and shake the hands of the audience members that came out to see you.

immediately and not talk to your (potential) supporters. I'm referring, of course, to the The rude thing to do--and best way to show you don't care -- is to leave the soundstageMcCains, and I don't dare to link off to anything that might benefit them.

Michelle and Barack Obama demonstrated true grace, but, more so, that they care by sticking around after the debate. The Obamas chatted with, shook hands with, and took pictures with everyone who cared to in last night's audience.

Mr. Obama demonstrated grace under pressure and kept a cool head. He shows real class, and manners. Who do you want in the White House? "Cooler heads will prevail," they say, and I say, so do polite ones.

When someone gives you a gift...

...you send a hand-written thank you note.

Not a stupid, pre-printed photo card.

Not "nothing." Especially if they traveled and invested time and expense to celebrate your occasion with you.

The Bitch attended an out-of-state wedding a month ago, and is still awaiting her "thanks." Who knew my friends were so ungracious?

Away from etiquette...Rachel Maddow

Okay, I gotta just say here, I adore Rachel Maddow. (In a totally non-sexual way)
She's just adorable, and has amazing eyebrows. There's something so affable about her.
Go Rachel! You rock on MSNBC.