These Are the Most—and the Least—Polite Zodiac Signs
If politeness is the GPS you use to navigate life, you'll appreciate this guide that will help you understand what...
13 Habits That Untrustworthy People Have in Common
From a lack of integrity to dominating the conversation, here's what you should know about untrustworthy people.
15 Things You Probably Shouldn’t Discuss at Thanksgiving Dinner
Do you really want to be the person who causes the Awkward Family Silence? No, so avoid these controversial Thanksgiving...
16 Compliments You Didn’t Realize Are Actually Pretty Insulting
You may have the best of intentions, but you need to check yourself before uttering any of these sentences.
17 Polite Habits Most People Secretly Dislike
You mean well, but some of the things you do in an attempt to be polite may actually bother the...
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...
12 Polite Habits Retail Store Employees Secretly Dislike, According to Old Navy Staffers
You may think you're lending a helping hand, but your good deed could make more work for employees
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.
16 Polite Habits 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.
12 Etiquette Mistakes Everyone Makes When Shopping
Yep, that means you! Here are the missteps you’re probably making every time you head to a store—and what...
10 Polite Habits McDonald’s Workers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead
Sometimes good intentions miss the mark when we're trying to be cordial at McDonald's. Here are the habits to avoid,...
8 Steakhouse Etiquette Mistakes You May Be Making
Steakhouse etiquette is designed to create a formal-but-friendly experience, but all those rules can seem stuffy. Warm up the experience...
14 Rude Habits Dog Owners Need to Stop ASAP
No. 1 is not picking up your doggo's poop! Here's everything you need to know about the basics of dog...
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...
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.
13 Etiquette Rules That Should Be Taught in Schools—but Aren’t
Learning proper etiquette is a life skill.
Personal Space: How Close Is Too Close?
Even before coronavirus, we all needed a little bit of space. Here’s why.
14 Everyday Habits That Could (and Should) Change Forever After Coronavirus
It's a whole new world.
I Was a Hotel Housekeeper for Years—Here’s What I Know About You
Think your hotel housekeeper doesn't notice everything? Think again.
The Etiquette Rules of Getting Up to Use the Airplane Bathroom (When Your Neighbor Is Asleep)
Quit awkwardly holding your bladder and follow this etiquette expert's advice.
9 Gross Everyday Habits You Have to Stop Doing in Public
Rule of thumb: Removing anything from your body that has your DNA on it should be done in private.
10 Common Hand Gestures That Are Rude in Other Countries
Just as slang words, table manners, and other common customs vary greatly from nation to nation, so do rude gestures....
Why You Shouldn’t Start a Sentence with Any of These 10 Phrases
Don't undermine your message, or your relationships, with these instant conversation-killers.
13 Things You Should Never Do at the Airport
You may know not to wave around a firearm or joke about having a bomb in your carry-on. But it's...
Are You Allowed to Give Flight Attendants Gifts?
Giving flight attendants gifts is a great way to show your appreciation—but make sure you know what you can give...