When to Unfriend vs. Unfollow a Friend or Colleague on Social Media
There's a lot of middle ground on social media between "friends who share everything" and "mortal enemies" — here's how...
6 Polite Ways to End a Conversation
Bound by manners and common decency, you can find it difficult to walk away from a conversation without seeming rude....
Here’s Why Lefties Used to Be Retrained to Use Their Right Hand
Many natural-born lefties were forced into becoming righties throughout the course of history—and in some countries, they still are.
This Is How You Should Really Format a Business Letter
Email may rule work correspondence, but knowing how to write a business letter never goes out of style.
16 Wedding Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow in 2024
While some wedding etiquette rules have gone out the window, there are still some you must follow at every celebration.
15 Rude Conversation Habits You Need to Stop ASAP
Etiquette experts weigh in on the rude conversation habits you may be guilty of—and how to fix them
10 Rude Coffee Shop Habits You Need to Stop Now
Courtesy may not be so common anymore. These 10 rude coffee shop behaviors get baristas steaming.
How to Be Polite in 15 Different Countries
Here's why you shouldn't give knives in China, jump a line in England, or admire a watch in Fiji—and why...
11 Little Etiquette Rules All Bridesmaids Should Agree to Follow
There's a lot more to being a bridesmaid than wearing a pretty dress and standing behind the bride. Nowadays, bridesmaids...
12 Things It’s OK to Eat with Your Hands
We all know the dinner table basics: Chew with your mouth closed, keep your elbows off the table, and...
11 Countries Where You Don’t Need to Tip
In some places, tipping isn't expected and may even be offensive. Here's everything you need to know about skipping the...
10 Little Etiquette Rules for Flying on an Airplane
Being a polite passenger starts with just a few easy steps.
11 Times Your AirPods Are Making You Seem Rude
Those tiny white AirPods are ubiquitous in ears today—including at completely inappropriate places like funerals and movie theaters. Here's how...
10 Royal Wedding Etiquette Rules Every Member of the Royal Family Follows
Whether you're an official guest or a gawker, brush up on these royal rules for getting hitched.
15 Dog Park Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow
Follow these dog park etiquette rules to ensure it stays a fun—and safe—space for you and your pooch
12 Rules of Movie Theater Etiquette That Everyone Should Follow
Keep these courteous habits in mind when you attend a movie, and you'll be sure to have an enjoyable and...
14 Bathroom Etiquette Rules People Break All the Time—but Shouldn’t
Presumably, you've been using the potty for many, many years now. Isn't it time to finally get it right?
You Don’t Always Have to Hold the Door Open—and 10 Other Rules of Modern Elevator Etiquette
Don't be that person in the elevator. Ditch these bad habits pronto to keep your ride between floors perfectly civilized.
9 Coffee Shop Etiquette Rules You Need to Follow
When you sit at a table to organize your bills or get a jump-start on work, is it OK to...
16 Pleasantries People No Longer Say
Why say "excuse me" when you could croon "mind the grease?" OK, we can see why that one fell out...
How to Dodge 8 Tricky Interview Questions—Including Flat-Out Illegal Ones
Ace your next job interview by properly preparing for the unexpected. Here's how to handle some potentially damaging questions while...
7 British Etiquette Rules Americans Need to Adopt
You'll look more proper than ever.
13 Strange Etiquette Rules from Around the World
These manners might seem backwards to you, but they're the norm in other countries.
10 Dress Code Rules Everyone in the Royal Family Must Follow
From facial hair to hats, find out all the fashion rules for British royals.
11 Things You Should Never Do Over Text Message
For the sake of your friendships, relationships, and career, it's important to know when to keep your thumbs from doing...
10 Group Texting Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow
Here's how not to be the most annoying person on your group text chain.
Busted! 10 Disgusting Habits We All Do in Secret
These strangely satisfying habits may be socially unacceptable, but that doesn't stop them from being widely practiced.
10 Cell Phone Etiquette Rules You Should Be Following—But Aren’t
Don't be caught committing cellular sins! Follow our expert phone etiquette rules to avoid being rude and annoying on your...
What to Do (and Not Do) If You Meet a Royal
Should you ever happen to meet up with a royal, here's how to handle yourself with the utmost of elegance...