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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 to do if you've been ghosted.

10 Wedding Invitation Etiquette Rules Brides and Grooms Should Follow

These essential wedding invitation etiquette rules will help you spread the word that you are getting hitched—without a hitch


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.


13 Annoying Habits That Could Be Sabotaging Your Friendships

Two experts share the seemingly small things you're doing that could have a big impact on your friendships—and what to...


16 Polite Habits Teachers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead

Teachers love and appreciate any kind gesture from parents and students ... but there are some things they love and...

How to Give the Perfect Wedding Toast That’s Memorable for All the Right Reasons

The best wedding toasts are the perfect marriage of thought, planning, practice and humor. These ideas and examples will help...


How to Write a Thank-You Note to a Teacher That Will Mean So Much

A well-crafted, heartfelt thank-you note to a teacher can become something they treasure for years

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100 Heartfelt Engagement Wishes to Celebrate the Happy Couple

Is there something new and shiny in your loved one's life? Once you're done screaming for joy, we've got the...


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Here’s How Much You Should Spend on an Engagement Ring, According to Experts

You want the moment to be amazing, so don’t let the question of how much to spend on an engagement...


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Should I Propose Before or After Dinner? Here’s What the Experts Say

As they say, timing is everything! Proposing at the right time will make the moment even more magical—and make you...


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How to Apologize Like You Mean It

Apology experts name four main things to consider before you say "I’m sorry"

100 Sweet Baby Shower Wishes to Send Expectant Parents

Toys break and diapers end up in the trash, but these thoughtful baby shower wishes will be treasured forever


100 Lovely Wedding Wishes to Write in a Wedding Card

These sweet, thoughtful and funny wedding wishes will strike just the right note


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100 Happy Anniversary Messages: The Best Wedding Anniversary Wishes

When it comes to finding the right words for an anniversary message, a little inspo never hurt


What Knee Do You Propose On, and Why?

Turns out, the explanation for this engagement tradition may stem from an actual knight in shining armor.


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16 Forgotten Manners Every Parent Should Teach Their Child

Saying "please" and "thank you" is just the tip of the iceberg.

50 Little Etiquette Rules You Should Always Practice

Good etiquette is about making people comfortable. Here are the everyday etiquette tips that will help you navigate any situation...



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Should Schools Bring Back Cursive Handwriting?

A variety of educators and politicians across the country are pushing back against the death of cursive, resurrecting the rite...


12 Examples of Handwriting So Perfect It Could Be a Font

Browse through these stunning examples of penmanship that's so lovely you wish it could be a font.


How to Have Neat Handwriting

Improve your penmanship with these simple tips from a handwriting expert and professional calligrapher.


12 Lost Home Ec Skills Everyone Still Needs

Not everything can or should be outsourced! Here are the basic home ec skills everyone needs to learn.


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14 Things Polite People Always Say

A few simple phrases will help you turn on the charm, navigate awkward moments, and defuse tension.


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17 Ridiculous Dating Etiquette Rules from the 1950s

Here’s a look back at some dos and don’ts that show why spending a Saturday night with your sweetheart during...


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12 Etiquette Rules You Must Follow When Traveling with Friends

Follow this advice to make sure you end the trip still friends with each other.

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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....


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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...


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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...


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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...


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10 Group Texting Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow

Here's how not to be the most annoying person on your group text chain.


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9 Bizarre Eating Habits of the Royal Family, According to Their Personal Chef

In a no-holds-barred interview, Darren McGrady, who worked for the Windsors as their personal chef between 1982 and 1993, reveals...