11 Polite Habits Cruise Workers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead
Your intentions may be good, but these “kind gestures” on cruises aren’t as kind as you think they are
16 Polite Habits Hotel Workers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead
Sometimes good intentions go awry, especially when traveling. Here are the common etiquette missteps you should avoid at hotels—straight from...
Do You Need to Tip Uber Drivers? Ride-Share Tipping, Explained
An Uber ride will likely be much nicer and more convenient than a traditional cab, but should you tip your...
Here’s How Much to Tip Hotel Housekeeping
Etiquette experts reveal tipping advice for hotel stays, including when, how, and how much to tip housekeeping.
16 Things You Shouldn’t Ask Hotel Staff
Think twice before asking these questions at a hotel that may come across as rude, unsafe, or unrealistic—and ultimately won't...
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.
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....
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...
14 Road Trip Etiquette Rules Most People Ignore—But Shouldn’t
Road tripping promises adventure on the open road, and the only thing standing between you and a good time is...
The Unspoken Etiquette Rules of Reclining Your Airplane Seat
How you recline makes all the difference.
12 Unspoken Etiquette Rules of RV Camping
RV camping in the great outdoors is a great way to spend time with your family. Whether you are in...
Case Closed: Here’s Who Gets the Middle-Seat Armrests on Planes
We asked etiquette experts and they all came to the same conclusion: The person in the middle seat gets control...
10 Rude Manners That Are Actually Polite in Other Countries
Think it's impolite to burp after a meal? Think again. What may be a no-no at an American dinner table...
13 Little Etiquette Rules to Always Follow in Vacation Rentals
Check these out before you check in.
10 Things Polite People Don’t Do on Airplanes
When you're in travel mode, following your own schedule and keeping all sorts of little details straight, it can be...
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.
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...
10 Little Etiquette Rules for Flying on an Airplane
Being a polite passenger starts with just a few easy steps.
10 Little Etiquette Tips to Use When You’re a Guest in Someone’s Home
Mind your manners and you'll get an invite back.
The Definitive Guide to Tipping Around the World
Avoid ruffling feathers while traveling the globe by learning customs for tipping around the world.
Airplanes Are Now Giving Out “Yellow Cards”—Here’s What That Means
Let's face it: Flying might as well be considered a sport, considering how much effort it takes just to get...
8 Unspoken Etiquette Rules for Using a Public Restroom
Using a public bathroom isn't just an exercise in being quiet and using your leg muscles to hover elegantly—it's also...
