The TCW Archives

by Tri-County Woman Magazine Staff Most people have probably come in contact with a less-than-friendly cashier, waitress or salesclerk at one time or another, but is it expecting too much not to be made to feel like a bother?  “For service professionals, rude behavior could be ignoring you, not giving you any eye contact, talking to someone else while helping you or what have you,” says Lydia Ramsey, business etiquette expert and author of  Manners That Sell: Adding the Polish that Builds Profits . “It doesn’t matter if that person had a rough night’s sleep or fought with their boyfriend. It should never affect the level of service you receive.” So even if your server just got evicted from his home, just had difficulty with the customers in front of you and has a toothache, you should not be treated as if those difficulties are your fault. And suffer in silence you shouldn’t, either. There are plenty of things you can do to keep the ugly behavior to a minimu...

by Kimberly Hodges Recently named top Vacation Spot for Celebrities by Expedia.com and an island best known for its family-oriented resorts, Barbados has a little secret: it’s a great place for a Girlfriend Getaway! Pop into one of the island’s trendy restaurants or take a stroll along the many beautiful beaches and you will see clusters of happy-go-lucky female friends planning their next island adventure. There is so much to do and see – whether you and your girlfriends pre-planned for a year or decided to dash on a last-second whim.  Getting There from Here One-piece swimsuit or bikini? That depends. But on the question of whether to splurge or not on your big island escapade, here’s a list of things you must do and see even if you can’t or don’t plan to dig deep in your purse: 1. Start the day with a massage. ​ To go the frugal route, try: Mobile Massage Service A London-trained massage therapist comes to you, so you don’t even have to leave the co...