13 Polite Habits Hairdressers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead
Sometimes trying to do all the right things at the salon can backfire. Here’s what to avoid when getting your hair cut or coloured.
How Late is Too Late to Cancel Plans? 12 Tips From Etiquette Experts
From weddings to birthday parties to happy hour with friends, our experts share exactly what you need to know about...
10 Wedding Gift Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow, According to Experts
Invited to a wedding? Don't let gift-giving etiquette stress you out. Our experts offer up top tips on how to...
20 Email Etiquette Rules You Still Need to Follow
Email etiquette rules change as fast as technology—make sure you stay on top of them!
Never Do This When Ordering at a Drive-Thru
If these behaviours sound familiar, you could very well be the customer who's always holding up the line...
Try These Tricks the Next Time Small Talk Becomes Unbearable
Expert advice on how to upgrade endless chit-chat into a meaningful conversation.
Your Most Pressing Questions on Modern Etiquette—Answered!
Need advice on the newest etiquette rules? We’d like to cordially offer you answers.
These Are the Most—and the Least—Polite Zodiac Signs
See how you measure on the politeness spectrum, according to your star sign.
Etiquette Rules We Should Never Have Abandoned
Good manners evolve, but they never go out of style. If you're skipping these social niceties, your manners may need...
10 Rules For Regifting During the Holidays
Whether it's the wrong size, not your style, or something you already own, unwanted gifts are an inevitable hazard of...
Never Say This at a Funeral
Struggling to find the right words to convey sympathy at a funeral? Even the most well-intentioned comments can come across...
16 Questions Polite People Never Ask
While your intentions may come from the right place, you need to think about how a question will make the...
Things You Should Never Say to a Single Friend
Despite our best intentions, the things we say to our single friends can be hurtful—and occasionally even devastating. Relationship and...
12 Rude Conversation Habits You Need to Stop ASAP
Interrupting people is never a good look. Here are other conversation habits that are just as rude.
Why Do People Say “Bless You” After Someone Sneezes?
Chances are, you say it without even thinking—but where did this habit come from?
7 Strict Rules Royal Children Need to Follow
And you thought YOUR parents were strict.
What Not to Say When Someone Comes Out as LGBTQ+ (And What to Say Instead)
When a loved one takes the brave step to come out to you as an LGBTQ+ individual, the way you...
The Downton Abbey Guide to Entertaining
Even if you aren’t hosting crowned heads, there’s no reason your party guests shouldn’t feel like royalty. Take a few...
Questions Canadians Should Always Ask When Planning a Destination Wedding
Before you get swept up in the glossy resort brochures and Pinterest boards, ask yourself these easy-to-forget questions to see...
These Royal Family “Rules” Are Complete Myths
Are royals really forbidden to shut car doors on their own? And does the Queen consider wedge heels an...
10 Things You Should Never Do With Your Left Hand
Don't be caught doing any of these things with your left hand.
If You Eat Dinner With the Queen, You Must Follow These Two Rules
Even her own family has to follow them!
14 Zoom Etiquette Rules You Need to Follow
Making eye contact is important—so look directly into the camera, not at the person you're talking to. (Oops.)
10 Things You Should Never Post on Social Media During the Holidays
While some celebrations are exciting for your online pals to share in, other events are better kept within your family...
The Fascinating Origins of Everyday Hand Gestures
How about a round of applause for history?
How to Handle Social Distancing Rule Breakers, According to Etiquette Experts
Faced with a rampant rule breaker? These tips will keep your safety—and your dignity—covered.
Things You Should Never Say to a Canadian
Want to put our reputation for being polite and easygoing to the test? These Canadian insults will make any resident...
18 Things Nurses Secretly Wish You’d Stop Doing
So that old joke about making sure they operate on the right part? It's actually not that funny.
10 Etiquette Rules You Can Now Ignore Because of Coronavirus
It's better to be safe than sorry while the world continues to go through a pandemic from COVID-19.
13 Everyday Habits That Could (and Should) Change Forever After Coronavirus
It'll be a whole new world.
The Unspoken Etiquette Rules of Reclining Your Airplane Seat
How you recline makes all the difference.
