50 Little Etiquette Rules You Should Always Practice
These tips will help you mind your manners.
How to Send Food Back at a Restaurant Without Being Rude, According to a Chef
Not satisfied with your meal? It's perfectly acceptable to (politely) send food back at a restaurant. Here's when and how...
This One Habit Will Make You a Better Houseguest
Follow this etiquette expert's genius two-minute tip to ensure you're invited back time and again
16 Holiday-Party Etiquette Mistakes You’re Probably Making—and How to Avoid Them
Sure, you know the big missteps to avoid at the annual Christmas bash. But what about these subtle holiday-party etiquette...
How to Pluralize Last Names for Holiday Cards—Especially Tough Ones Ending in “S”
'Tis the season for holiday cards! Here's how to properly write plural last names, whether you're signing them or addressing...
How to Write a Sick-Day Email—Plus Templates to Use When You’re Under the Weather
When you feel miserable, it’s hard to craft the perfect sick-day email. We’ve done the hard part for you, so...
The Phone Etiquette Mistake Gen Z Needs You to Stop Making
Are you guilty of this phone faux pas? Here’s what you should be doing instead.
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...
Jewish Funeral Etiquette for Non-Jews: An Attendee’s Guide to End-of-Life Events
Not all funerals are the same, even within Judaism. Here are the Jewish funeral etiquette guidelines you need to...
This Is What a Massage Therapist First Notices About You
From your intake form to your body-hair situation, here's what your masseuse registers before they even touch your body
15 Places You Should Never Talk on Your Phone
Just because you can talk on your phone everywhere, it doesn't mean you should
Who Picks Up the Tab? Here’s How to Handle the Restaurant Bill in 11 Situations
We're taking the guesswork and awkwardness out of paying the restaurant bill with this tried-and-true advice from etiquette experts
10 Wedding Gift Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow, According to Experts
Invited to a wedding? Don't let gift-giving etiquette stress you out. Our experts offer up top tips on how to...
50 Table Manners Everyone Should Know Before They’re 30
Knowing how to behave at meals isn't just about proper etiquette. Turns out, your table manners send coded messages...
How to Eat Sushi the Right Way (Yep, You’ve Been Doing It Wrong)
Three sushi and Japanese-food experts explain how to eat sushi—the right way—and other tips for a successful sushi experience
What Is Ghosting—and Why Is It So Rude?
Simply stopping all communication with someone is poor etiquette. Here's how to avoid ghosting the people in your life—and what...
Here’s What to Say When Someone Loses a Pet
Losing a pet can be deeply sad and even traumatic, regardless of whether the animal was a furred, feathered or...
Here’s How Much to Tip for a Massage
An etiquette expert and a massage therapist reveal tipping advice for when, how and how much to tip for a...
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!
What Not to Say When Asking for a Raise—and 7 Things to Say Instead, According to Negotiation Experts
Negotiating a raise is all about empathy, compromise and asking the right questions. We have info on what not to...
A Complete Guide to Baby Shower Etiquette: Your Top Questions Answered
Who hosts a baby shower, and can you purchase off-registry? We've got expert-approved answers to your baby shower etiquette questions.
17 Things to Say in an Interview to Land the Job, According to Hiring Managers
This is your chance to show them that you're the ideal candidate. Here's what to say in an interview if...
13 Polite Habits Uber Drivers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead
Sometimes good intentions go awry, especially when using a rideshare. Here are the common etiquette missteps you should avoid when...
12 Polite Habits Grocery Store Workers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead
Don’t make these all-too-common etiquette mistakes at the grocery store! Here’s what you need to know before your next shopping...
11 Polite Habits Cruise Workers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead
Your intentions may be good, but these “kind gestures” on cruises aren’t as kind as you think they are
Polite Answers to 12 Rude Questions You Get Asked All the Time, According to Etiquette Experts
These rude questions may make you temporarily freeze or feel angry, but there's a way to answer them politely so...
13 “Polite” Small-Talk Questions That Are Actually Rude
Small talk can be tricky—and these questions aren't as innocent or as helpful as you think they are
11 Netiquette Guidelines to Follow for Respectful Online Interactions
Don't get caught using poor netiquette. Experts share the best practices for online behavior.
10 Polite Habits Nail Techs Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead
Don't let manicure manners get the best of you. These seemingly nice moves miss the mark.
16 Polite Habits Hotel Workers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead
Sometimes good intentions go awry, especially when traveling. Here are the common etiquette missteps you should avoid at hotels—straight from...
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
