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    2 Things to Do with Cucumber Peels for Healthy Plants

    This plant-care DIY is the perfect way to use cucumber peels


    How to Eat Sushi the Right Way (Yep, You’ve Been Doing It Wrong)

    Three sushi and Japanese-food experts explain how to eat sushi—the right way—and other tips for a successful sushi experience


    I Ate Blueberries Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened

    A doctor spent seven days incorporating blueberries into her diet—and got advice on the absolute healthiest way to eat them


    What Is Ghosting—and Why Is It So Rude?

    Simply stopping all communication with someone is poor etiquette. Here's how to avoid ghosting the people in your life—and what...


    What Is a Supermoon—and When Can You See It in 2023?

    This year, four supermoons will take place back-to-back and bring a whirlwind of cosmic change with them


    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...


    IJBOL Is the Internet’s New Favorite Acronym—You’ll Want to Know What It Means

    So long, LOL. There's a new slang term taking the internet by storm. Find out IJBOL's meaning—and how to use...


    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...

    8 Genius Uses for Dryer Lint You Never Thought Of

    Dryer lint piles up in our dryers and our landfills. But you can reduce, reuse and recycle it with these...


    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

    These rude questions may make you temporarily freeze or feel angry, but there's a way to answer them politely so...


    How to Improve Your Memory and Boost Your Brain Power

    Stop forgetting your car keys and your friends' birthdays for good!


    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.


    Are We Failing Our Teachers?

    With poor working conditions across the country, our teachers are struggling


    The Interesting—and Delicious—History of Ramen

    Ever wondered where your Cup Noodles came from?


    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 to kids at a wedding with elegance...


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    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...


    If You See a Coin on a Gravestone, This Is What It Means

    Discover why visitors leave coins on certain gravestones and what it symbolizes.


    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 Oysters Like a Pro (A Complete Guide)

    Not sure how to eat oysters? Here's our step-by-step guide so you can order your next freshly shucked dozen with...

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    13 Texting Etiquette Rules You Should Be Following by Now—but Aren’t

    For better or worse, texting is almost as prevalent as talking, so it pays to stay on top of the...


    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.