12 tips that will make you better at small talk than most
If you’ve ever had the unfortunate experience of saying the wrong thing at a staff meeting or a friend’s housewarming party, you know just how easy it is to bungle …
Etiquette
3 ways to get ahead of holiday stress from a workplace wellness expert
The holiday season is in full swing, and your work and social calendars are probably jam-packed for the next six weeks. While the celebrations can be cheerful, planning and attending …
Clothing Store Employees Reveal The Rudest Things Customers Do
Working in a clothing store may mean putting up with a lot of abuse. “Oftentimes, customers don’t much think of you as a person, so much as they see you …
3 tips for getting the most out of your fine dining experience
For years, I didn’t enjoy eating at fine dining establishments. The staff was always overly formal, the menu items were unfamiliar, and the restaurants were rarely transparent about how much …
3 red flags that you and your friend should not travel together
Victoria M. Walker always overtips on vacation. The travel writer is of the opinion that “tipping should be second nature,” especially when staying at a hotel. Some of her friends …
Too Many People Overlook This 1 Aspect Of Airplane Etiquette
Over the years, there’s been much ado in the air travel world about the etiquette of reclining your seat into the space of the passenger behind you. Is this an …
Airplane Armrest Etiquette, According To Experts
Is it rude to recline your seat? What’s the best way to ask a fellow passenger to switch spots? What about taking your shoes off during a flight? There are …
3 tips for cutting costs as a wedding guest
More than half, 56%, of Americans would decline a wedding invitation from a close friend or family member if they felt they couldn’t afford it, according to a recent Bank …
Is It Rude To Playfully Ask If A Designer Brand Is Real?
When it comes to “fake” designer bags and jewelry, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between a knockoff and the genuine article. If you’re wearing or carrying a …
Vogue Etiquette: Fran Lebowitz and Lauren Santo Domingo on Hostesses and House Guests
Should you help your hostess with cleaning? Strip the sheets off the bed? Lebowitz: Well, it depends. People who have a lot of help in the house: No, I don’t …