Etiquette

Train etiquette: grooming

by Cellobella on Sunday, January 23, 2011 · 1 comment

So the other day I was about to leave for class when I noticed that my toe nail polish was, really, unacceptably chipped. It was too late to do anything about it so instead I popped my swisspers (premoistened nail polish removal pads) into my bag and left. On the train with no book to [...]

I’d rather they smoke

by Cellobella on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 · 5 comments

I hate it when people smoke around me – I hate it. It makes my hair smell, my clothes smell.  I feel dirty.  I could be getting lung cancer. So who made me say to Groover over lunch on Sunday: “I’d rather they smoke”? A group of mothers with babies. No they weren’t breastfeeding. Well [...]

A dress a day

by Cellobella on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 · 10 comments

I’ve come to a fashion decision.   Well, it’s not so much a fashion decision as a clothes decision.  A practical, “Bloody hell! Nothing to wear again!” decision. I’ve decided I’m going to give up on separates for work and instead buy five dresses which will end up being my uniform. Okay five to start [...]

Text message etiquette – a basic rule

by Cellobella on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 · 4 comments

I love getting text messages… that little “beep beep” is a welcome sound.  Somebody loves me I think (unconsciously) as I race to my phone and check it.  Especially after hours when the message is more likely to be a personal one and less likely to be transmitter down or I’m sick and can’t come [...]

The etiquette of dropping in

by Cellobella on Monday, June 2, 2008

A comment from Kelley made me think about “The Drop In”. She hates them. I like them. Generally love them in fact. But I can see why she might not. Three simple rules There are a few things you need to consider: Know your friend Is she a casual dresser? Does she keep her house [...]

Check out my meme post on Aussie Bloggers

by Cellobella on Sunday, February 10, 2008

We love them, we hate them – so what’s the deal with memes? Why do we feel guilty if we choose to pass? Should you tag individuals or just leave the invitation open? Does getting a meme make you feel like this? Join in the discussion at Aussie Bloggers – To meme or not to [...]

Freedom through eye-wear

by Cellobella on Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Still on public transport in Melbourne – I’ve caught a train and a tram now – it occurs to me that society wouldn’t function as well if it wasn’t for sunglasses. Sunglasses, especially those with reflective lenses, allow you to examine your fellow passengers without feeling self conscious or rude. Well perhaps a little self [...]