The word gracious is not one you hear tossed around a lot in casual conversation these days. People used to say, “Goodness gracious!” when they were shocked at something. That sounds rather quaint to ...

Graciousness looks easy, but of course it is not. Do not mistake mere manners for graciousness. Manners are rules. Helpful, yes. But graciousness reflects a state of being; it emanates from your ...

No matter who you are, you know what it's like to be annoyed. Whether you're at work, talking to your partner, having a discussion with a friend or even interacting with a stranger, there are moments ...

Being gracious in victory and defeat is a key to building strong relationships. Strong relationships with the important people in your life are a key to interpersonal competence. Tuesday evening, we ...

When my sister arrived for the family get-together, she set down a platter on the kitchen island and turned to me with a fretful look. "I hope I brought enough turkey," she said as she cast a worried ...