11 Polite Habits Most People Secretly Dislike
These well-intentioned behaviors could actually be bothering and confusing the people in your life.
16 Questions Polite People Never Ask
While your intentions may come from the right place, you need to think about how a question will make the...
15 Polite Habits Retail Workers Secretly Dislike
While you may think you're lending a helping hand, your good deed could get us fired.
9 Things You Should Never Touch in Someone Else’s House
Follow this etiquette advice when visiting someone's house to keep your host happy.
10 Polite Habits That Restaurant Staffers Secretly Dislike
Sometimes our restaurant manners can miss the mark when we’re trying to do the right thing. Here’s what to avoid.
16 Etiquette Mistakes Everyone Is Making at Retail Stores
Confronting people for breaking the rules makes for a good Internet video but a bad shopping trip.
8 Polite Habits McDonald’s Employees Secretly Dislike
Here's a closer look at the friendly things that McDonald's employees wish we'd all stop doing.
8 Etiquette Mistakes Everyone Makes at a Steakhouse
Steakhouse etiquette is designed to create a formal-but-friendly experience, but all those stuffy rules can make you feel uncomfortable. Warm...
10 Etiquette Rules to Follow Whenever You Wear a Face Mask
There's a right and wrong way to wear, handle, and care for your COVID-19 face covering. Commit these dos and...
How to Handle Social Distancing Rule Breakers, According to Etiquette Experts
Faced with a rampant rule breaker? Don't worry, these tips will keep both your safety (and your dignity) covered.
14 Rude Habits Dog Owners Need to Stop ASAP
Number one is not picking up your doggo's poop—here's what you need to know beyond the basics.
14 Etiquette Rules to Follow When Visiting Friends During a Pandemic
At a time when a social misstep could get someone sick, there are a few things you need to know...
13 Things You Shouldn’t Do at Reopened Hair Salons
Ready for a much-needed cut and color? Not so fast—you need to know a few things first about keeping yourself...
Tourists, Stop Ignoring the Ethics of Travel Photography
Traveling responsibly means a lot more than keeping a low carbon footprint and avoiding plastic water bottles.
Black or African American: Which Term You Should Be Using
The answer may be less important than the question itself.
Please Stop Asking People of Color Where They’re From
This seemingly innocent question has racist overtones.
15 Signs You’re Actually Too Polite
You can take politeness too far—it's time to stop apologizing for everything!
20 Everyday Acts of Racism That Don’t Get Talked About Enough
Just because you didn’t realize it was happening doesn’t mean that it’s not actually happening.
25 Etiquette Mistakes You Need to Stop Making by 30
Texting during a movie won't just make you look like a dumb teenager but it's a recipe for getting gum...
Should You Be Tipping More When Restaurants Reopen?
If you're lucky enough to be able to afford a night out at a restaurant right now, here's what an...
My White Friends Want to Help—Here’s What I Tell Them
Being a better anti-racist requires a good heart and a tough exterior.
15 Vintage Etiquette Posters That Still Make Sense Today
These 15 vintage etiquette posters set the tone back in the day and serve as helpful reminders today. If history...
13 Etiquette Rules Even Experts Don’t Follow Anymore
The rules of etiquette change with the times. Here's what you need to know right now.
50 Little Etiquette Rules You Should Always Practice
These tips will help you mind your manners.
13 Etiquette Rules That Should Be Taught in Schools—But Aren’t
Learning proper etiquette is a life skill.
20 Funny Photos of Pets with Perfect Table Manners
They would all make the perfect dinner guests.
Personal Space: How Close Is Too Close?
Even before coronavirus, we all needed a little bit of space. Here’s why.