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Charlotte Hilton Andersen

location-pin Denver, Colorado

Expertise: etiquette, relationships, psychology, human interest

Charlotte Hilton Andersen

  • Has written more than 50 stories on etiquette for Reader's Digest
  • Published in Shape, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, O Magazine, Fitness, Redbook, Seventeen, What to Expect When You're Expecting and many other magazines and sites
  • Ghost-authored two books for celebrities
  • Won multiple journalism awards, including an Eddie award for her coverage of COVID-19
  • Certified personal trainer and fitness instructor for 10 years and tenure-track college professor for seven years
  • Author of The Great Fitness Experiment

Experience

Charlotte is an award-winning journalist who covers etiquette, relationships, psychology, health and lifestyle. She has written more than 50 etiquette stories for Reader’s Digest, spearheading the site’s popular Polite Habits and Best Messages series. With a knack for capturing the essence of an interview subject, she also specializes in human-interest and “as told to” stories. In addition to Reader’s Digest and The Healthy, her work has been published in Shape, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, O Magazine, Fitness, Redbook, Seventeen, What to Expect When You're Expecting and more.

Articles

57 Dog Jokes that Will Leave You Laughing—and Begging for More

We had a few jokes about unemployed dogs, but none of them worked. These dog jokes, however, are guaranteed to make you howl with laughter.

Can Money Buy Happiness? Here’s What to Know If You’re on a Tight Budget

The old adage says money can't buy happiness, but new research is challenging that idea. Here, experts explain how money affects happiness and how to use your money to be happier—even on a tight budget.

How Late Is Too Late to Cancel Plans? 12 Tips from Etiquette Experts

From weddings to birthday parties to happy hour with friends, our experts share exactly what you need to know about when and how to cancel plans