etiquette

Great Debate: Phones in the potty?

Catherine Toth Fox,

The other day I was in the restroom at a restaurant and heard the woman in the next stall talking.And not to me.She was, I figured out, talking on her cell phone.It was such a strange experience — even for…

No more ‘your way’

Catherine Toth Fox,

Remember that Burger King promise, “Have it your way”?Well, turns out restaurants and diners around the country are opting for exactly the opposite, taking control of their menus and dining experiences and telling the customer to just shut up and…

Cat Chat episode 12: Be my guest

Catherine Toth Fox,

Oh, admit it.You’ve forgotten to RSVP to a wedding. You’ve written a check to the bride and groom because you forgot to go to the bank on Friday. And you’ve worn black to the hotel reception.(OK, I did.)But are these…

ASK DR. DISH: Tip the mailman?

Catherine Toth Fox,

Question: Hey Dr. Dish, Are you still answering questions? (Wait — that’s not my question!) My question is about tipping during the holidays. It’s tradition that we locals put out beer and give money to the garbage man. But what about…

Here’s a secret: don’t bathe

Catherine Toth Fox,

My entire life I’ve been told — sometimes forced — to take a bath.It’s something we, as Americans, do every day — Hawaii folks prefer evenings to mornings — as part of our personal hygiene ritual. We shower, we brush our teeth,…

Call me, but don’t leave a message

Catherine Toth Fox,

The other day I called a friend of mine only to be left with this message:“Thanks for your call but do NOT leave a voicemail. You can e-mail or text me. No voicemail.”Interesting. And, let’s face it, exactly how a…

Are you a jerk driver?

Catherine Toth Fox,

The other day I was driving through Kahala when an SUV in front of me stopped at a stop sign and signaled left.Except you can’t turn left at this particular intersection. The driver, however, didn’t care about that.A line of…