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Proper etiquette isn’t a hoity-toity thing of the past, but rather something we should all be aware of for everyday life. Whether you’re curious about current etiquette rules or etiquette mistakes that you should avoid at all costs, you’ve come to the right place

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50 Little Etiquette Rules You Should Always Practice

These tips will help you mind your manners.

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This Common Behavior in the Drive-Thru Is Actually Really Rude. Are You Guilty of It?

You might think you're being a model fast-food customer because you turn down the radio and have your payment ready,...




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“Belt Bumping” Is on the Rise at Airports—Are You Guilty of This Annoying Travel-Etiquet...

Travelers are divided on this trend, but here's the right thing to do

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Is It Really Rude to Respond to a Text with a One-Word Answer?

You asked a three-part question. They replied, "Cool." Is that really acceptable?


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Is It Really Rude to Pull an Irish Exit?

It may seem like the easier way out, but it's not always the most polite


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Your Guide to Texting People of Every Generation—Without Driving Everyone Nuts

Whether you're a period-loving Boomer or a lowercase-only Gen Zer, here's how to decode—and send—texts that won't leave anyone confused,...


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52% of Travelers Say This Rude Behavior Annoys Them the Most—And Truly, It Is the Worst!

Don't be that person! Check your travel habits before heading on vacation.


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Is It Really Rude to Regift a Present You Don’t Like?

It can save you money and time, but there are multiple hidden pitfalls to consider before regifting a gift you...

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How to Gracefully Exit a Conversation Without Being a Jerk

Cornered by a chatty Cathy? It can be hard to figure out how to end the conversation. Here's what to...


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Is It Really Rude to Decline to Chip in for the Group Gift?

Your co-worker's retirement, your kid's soccer coach, your neighbor's baby shower—at a certain point, "In THIS economy?!" stops being a...


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This Is the No. 1 Rudest Thing Passengers Do When Deplaning. Are You Guilty of It?

Flight attendants reveal the deplaning behavior that drives them up the wall—plus other rude moves you might not realize you're...


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Is It Really Rude to Bring Store-Bought Food to Potlucks, Parties and Bake Sales?​

The sign-up sheet says "dessert." Your grocery-store receipt says "family-size Chips Ahoy." Let's discuss.


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Is It Really Rude to Venmo Request for a $3 Coffee?​

Here's how to navigate the treacherous waters of Venmo requests without losing all your friends

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Dining at a Communal Table? Try These 6 Tips to Make Friends with Your Neighbors

Communal dining tables are having a moment. Here's how to navigate the social dynamics without awkwardness.


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Is It Really Rude to Recline Your Seat on an Airplane?

I've been the recliner and the reclinee, and I'm here to tell you: We're all doing it wrong


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10 Bad Habits Target Customers Should Stop Doing

Fess up: Are you guilty of these etiquette mistakes?


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Here’s Why Restaurant Servers Hate When You Split the Check Like This

Nothing says "fun night out" like turning dessert into a group accounting exercise


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Gen Z Rewrote the Rules on Phone Etiquette … Again. Find Out the New Mistake You May Be Unknow...

Here's what it is, why they're doing it and how to avoid committing a phone faux pas of your own



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Don’t Make This Mistake at Your Next BBQ—It Could Ruin Your Party

It was a picture-perfect BBQ—until she saw an ice crime committed


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Don’t Make This Rude Mistake at Restaurants That Servers Absolutely Hate—Chances Are, You̵...

This simple dining habit is more annoying than you think. Especially if you do it four times in five minutes.


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Is It OK to Snack on Your Groceries Before Paying for Them? Here’s What the Experts Say

Admit it: You've done it … but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should.

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Hotels Are Pushing a New Way to Tip—And Guests Have Strong Opinions About It

It's either a great increase in convenience or the death of civilized society—you choose


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Avoid This Common Texting Behavior for Better Relationships

This might be the answer to why people aren't texting you back


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Is This New Cruise-Tipping Trend a Huge Etiquette Faux Pas?

It’s definitely been making waves among travelers and crew members!


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Is It Rude Not to Return Your Grocery Store Cart at Costco?

Costco's parking lot raises the stakes in the age-old shopping cart debate. Here's what employees say you should do.


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Here’s Why Capital Letters May Soon Be a Thing of the Past

Gen Z is canceling capital letters—should you join them or fight in grammar's last stand?


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The Surprising Reason Why You Shouldn’t Clap When a Plane Lands

Just because it’s a common practice, it doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Here’s what you need to know.