This Is What a Massage Therapist First Notices About You
From your relaxation level to your body-hair situation, here's what massage therapists register before they even touch your body
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, According to Experts
Three sushi and Japanese-food experts explain how to eat sushi—the right way—and other tips for a successful sushi experience
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...
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.
Polite Answers to 12 Rude Questions You Get Asked All the Time, According to Etiquette Experts
Offensive questions may make you freeze or feel angry, but there's a way to answer them politely so everyone feels...
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.
11 New Business Etiquette Rules That Will Help You Get Ahead in 2024
Feeling clueless about modern business etiquette? To be successful in the workplace (both virtual and in person), these are the...
How to Say No Politely and Firmly in Any Situation
Protecting your time, energy and sanity is important. Here's how to say no and safeguard those boundaries.
How to Say No to Kids at a Wedding Without Offending Anyone
Planning an adults-only big day? Etiquette experts share their secrets for saying "no kids" at a wedding with elegance and...
Here’s How Much to Tip at the Nail Salon
Don't let a headache over how much to tip at the nail salon ruin the fun of getting your next...
How to Set a Table for Any Occasion
Not sure how to set a table properly? Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal, intimate dinner, this...
How to Eat Soup Dumplings, According to Chefs Who Make Them
Avoid etiquette errors—and painful burns!—by learning how to eat soup dumplings before ordering your first batch
15 Texting Etiquette Rules You’re Probably Ignoring—But Really Shouldn’t
Stop turning your phone into a friendship hazard by learning (and actually following) these texting etiquette rules
14 “Polite” Ways You’re Talking About Weight That Are Actually Rude
Weight is a tricky topic—and these common comments aren’t as kind or helpful as you think they are
How to Eat Mussels Like You Know What You’re Doing
Want to learn how to eat mussels like a pro? We're shelling out all the expert tips.
How to Eat Lobster Without Wasting Meat—or Making a Huge Mess
Ready to crack open that crustacean? Learn how to eat lobster the right way—we promise, it doesn't have to be...
14 Perfectly Worded Texts to Send Someone with Depression
Not sure what to say when someone is depressed? These little texts can make a big impact.
What Is an “Irish Exit”—and Is It Considered Rude?
Bailing from a bash? Here's what etiquette experts say about an Irish exit and when the farewell gesture is accepted.
How to Complain Politely—and Get What You Want
Turn your grumbling into your gain! With these expert-backed tips on how to complain, you'll get what you want without...
This Is What a Nail Tech First Notices About You
From the polish you choose to the state of your cuticles, nail techs are gathering valuable intel during an appointment
13 “Polite” Ways You’re Talking About Disability That Are Actually Rude
Disability is a delicate topic, but these tips will help you approach it in a way that's caring and considerate...
This Is What Your Uber Driver First Notices About You
Your Uber driver notices some pretty personal things about you right away. Here's what you need to know about being...
This Is What a Bartender First Notices About You
Do bartenders really judge you based on your drink order? Find out the answer to that question, along with...
14 “Polite” Ways You’re Talking About Aging That Are Actually Rude
From "you look great for your age" to "the elderly are so cute," our well-intended words can sometimes miss the...
