50 Little Etiquette Rules You Should Always Practice
These tips will help you mind your manners.
Is It Really Rude to Decline to Chip in for the Group Gift?
Your co-worker's retirement, your kid's soccer coach, your neighbor's baby shower—at a certain point, "In THIS economy?!" stops being a...
This Is the No. 1 Rudest Thing Passengers Do When Deplaning. Are You Guilty of It?
Flight attendants reveal the deplaning behavior that drives them up the wall—plus other rude moves you might not realize you're...
Is It Really Rude to Bring Store-Bought Food to Potlucks, Parties and Bake Sales?​
The sign-up sheet says "dessert." Your grocery-store receipt says "family-size Chips Ahoy." Let's discuss.
Is It Really Rude to Venmo Request for a $3 Coffee?​
Here's how to navigate the treacherous waters of Venmo requests without losing all your friends
Dining at a Communal Table? Try These 6 Tips to Make Friends with Your Neighbors
Communal dining tables are having a moment. Here's how to navigate the social dynamics without awkwardness.
Is It Really Rude to Recline Your Seat on an Airplane?
I've been the recliner and the reclinee, and I'm here to tell you: We're all doing it wrong
10 Bad Habits Target Customers Should Stop Doing
Fess up: Are you guilty of these etiquette mistakes?
Here’s Why Restaurant Servers Hate When You Split the Check Like This
Nothing says "fun night out" like turning dessert into a group accounting exercise
Gen Z Rewrote the Rules on Phone Etiquette … Again. Find Out the New Mistake You May Be Unknow...
Here's what it is, why they're doing it and how to avoid committing a phone faux pas of your own
Shoppers Say This Is One of the Most Annoying Things About Costco—And No, It’s Not the Parking...
The good news? We’re about to tell you how to avoid it.
Don’t Make This Mistake at Your Next BBQ—It Could Ruin Your Party
It was a picture-perfect BBQ—until she saw an ice crime committed
Don’t Make This Rude Mistake at Restaurants That Servers Absolutely Hate—Chances Are, You̵...
This simple dining habit is more annoying than you think. Especially if you do it four times in five minutes.
Is It OK to Snack on Your Groceries Before Paying for Them? Here’s What the Experts Say
Admit it: You've done it … but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should.
Hotels Are Pushing a New Way to Tip—And Guests Have Strong Opinions About It
It's either a great increase in convenience or the death of civilized society—you choose
Avoid This Common Texting Behavior for Better Relationships
This might be the answer to why people aren't texting you back
Is This New Cruise-Tipping Trend a Huge Etiquette Faux Pas?
It’s definitely been making waves among travelers and crew members!
Is It Rude Not to Return Your Grocery Store Cart at Costco?
Costco's parking lot raises the stakes in the age-old shopping cart debate. Here's what employees say you should do.
Here’s Why Capital Letters May Soon Be a Thing of the Past
Gen Z is canceling capital letters—should you join them or fight in grammar's last stand?
The Surprising Reason Why You Shouldn’t Clap When a Plane Lands
Just because it’s a common practice, it doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Here’s what you need to know.
What You Need to Know About “Speaker Scum” Before Your Next Flight
A whopping 83% of people say they would rather sit next to the airplane bathroom than sit next to someone...
Sitting Next to an Empty Middle Seat On an Airplane? Here’s What Not to Do
No, you can't just crown yourself king of the middle seat. Follow these essential etiquette rules to keep peace with...
80 Best New Year’s Toasts to Ring in 2026
Here's to never again panicking when asked to give a New Year's toast. Cheers!
Holiday Tipping Guide 2025: How Much to Tip Everyone for Christmas This Year
Our holiday tipping guide will show you how to tip appropriately during the holidays without having to take out a...
If Someone Gives Me a Gift, Do I Need to Give Them One in Return?
Be prepared for the holiday season and beyond. Here's what you should do in this gifting situation—and how to make...
Are You Eating Croissants the Wrong Way? According to an Etiquette Expert, You Might Be
Are you committing this cardinal croissant sin? Our etiquette expert weighs in.
12 “Polite” Ways You’re Talking About Grief That Are Actually Hurtful
Grief can be hard to talk about. Here's what to say when you don't know what to say.
10 Wedding Invitation Etiquette Rules Brides and Grooms Should Follow
These essential wedding invitation etiquette rules will help you spread the word that you are getting hitched—without a hitch
23 Email Etiquette Rules You Still Need to Follow
Email etiquette rules change as fast as technology—make sure you stay on top of them!
How to Eat with Chopsticks Like an Absolute Pro
Become a chopsticks master in no time with these handy step-by-step instructions and etiquette tips for how to eat with...
How to Eat Crawfish the Right Way
Messy, delicious and full of Cajun flavor—here's how to eat crawfish just like they do on the bayou
