Over the years I’ve heard myself apologize for some pretty silly things.  Even today, as someone bumped into me, I found myself saying, “Oh, excuse me.” I realize I do this out of politeness, out of some sort of decorum I was raised to believe is befitting for women. I must admit, I like good manners in others.  I like being around polite people.  However, in the same breath I can assure you I’d rather be around a matter-of-fact, direct person who is lacking in the tact department, than a phony, polite one. That said, I wonder, do we (women Continue reading >>