50 Little Etiquette Rules You Should Always Practice
These tips will help you mind your manners.
Is It Really Rude to Ask How Much Someone Paid for Something?
There are a lot of unwritten rules about which prices are OK to ask about and which aren't. Here's what's...
Is It Really Rude to Share Someone Else’s News Before They Do?Â
The road to ruined friendships is paved with good intentions and the phrase "Well, I thought everyone should know"
This Is the Magic Phrase That Shuts Down Overly Chatty Salespeople—Without Being Rude
Here's exactly what to say—and do—to exit a sales pitch gracefully, without feeling guilty or going full disappearing act
This Is the Rudest Thing You Can Do When Traveling Abroad, According to an Etiquette Expert
Can you guess what it is? See if you're guilty of this common travel misstep.
Is It Really Rude to Decline a Phone Call and Text Back Instead?
My husband calls. I text back. We've been fighting about this for 20 years—and one of us is actually wrong.
Every Group Chat Has a Dreaded “Finger Princess”—Does This Sound Like You?
Is your group chat getting derailed by a certain someone? The slang term is new, but we all know a...
Is It Really Rude to Lie About Being Busy to Get Out of Something?
Don’t even try to pretend that you’ve never done this
Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?
The answer may depend on which offender we're talking about: the person who won't take them off or the person...
The Tooth Fairy Is Paying More Than Ever Before—Here’s How Much Lost Teeth Go for These Days (...
The market for lost baby teeth is going up—way up
Do You Live in a Cheapskate State? A New Report Says These States Give the Smallest Tips
Tipping is a fact of life, but some places are more generous than others
Is It Really Rude to Have ChatGPT Write Your Emails?
I used AI to write a work email—and got caught. Learn from my mistakes.
Is It Really Rude to Skip the Tip Screen at a Coffee Counter?
You just wanted a bagel. Now you're in an ethical standoff with a teenager and an iPad asking for 25%....
Is It Really Rude to Leave Someone on Read?
My friend texted me a heartfelt life update, and I left him on read for three days. He forgave me....
What, Exactly, Do You Owe Your Stepfamily?
Hint: It's less about obligation and more about building something real—and that might be the most freeing thing you read...
Is It Really Rude to Object to Splitting the Check When Someone Orders Way More?
You had a salad. She had a steak, three cocktails and zero shame about splitting the bill evenly. Here's how...
This Common Behavior in the Drive-Thru Is Actually Really Rude. Are You Guilty of It?
You might think you're being a model fast-food customer because you turn down the radio and have your payment ready,...
Is It Really Rude to Tell Someone Who Asks Why You’re Not Drinking That It’s None of The...
Because let's be honest: That's what you really want to say
Party of One! Here’s How to Enjoy Going Out to Dinner by Yourself—And Feel Totally Comfortable...
There’s an art to dining solo, but it's easier than you think
“Belt Bumping” Is on the Rise at Airports—Are You Guilty of This Annoying Travel-Etiquet...
Travelers are divided on this trend, but here's the right thing to do
Is It Really Rude to Respond to a Text with a One-Word Answer?
You asked a three-part question. They replied, "Cool." Is that really acceptable?
Is It Really Rude to Pull an Irish Exit?
It may seem like the easier way out, but it's not always the most polite
Is It Really Rude to Take Your Assigned Appetizer Home After a Party?
You brought it. No one ate it. Now what?
Your Guide to Texting People of Every Generation—Without Driving Everyone Nuts
Whether you're a period-loving Boomer or a lowercase-only Gen Zer, here's how to decode—and send—texts that won't leave anyone confused,...
52% of Travelers Say This Rude Behavior Annoys Them the Most—And Truly, It Is the Worst!
Don't be that person! Check your travel habits before heading on vacation.
Is It Really Rude to Regift a Present You Don’t Like?
It can save you money and time, but there are multiple hidden pitfalls to consider before regifting a gift you...
How to Gracefully Exit a Conversation Without Being a Jerk
Cornered by a chatty Cathy? It can be hard to figure out how to end the conversation. Here's what to...
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
