Etiquette

Modern day etiquette involves so much more than table manners! Here’s expert advice on how to navigate sticky social situations, and respond to life’s little annoyances without losing your cool.

The Unspoken Etiquette Rules of Reclining Your Airplane Seat

How you recline makes all the difference.


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...


How to Be a Good Party Guest: 7 Etiquette Tips All Hosts Appreciate

Want to endear yourself to your host? A good party guest follows these simple rules of etiquette.


10 Things You’re Doing at Work That CEOs Wouldn’t

People who want to succeed in their career need to avoid these things.

10 Royal Etiquette Rules Everybody Should Follow

If you really want to act like a royal follow these rules.


Elbows on the Table: Why Is It Considered Rude?

No elbows on the table is one of the oldest etiquette rules in the book—but why?


14 Halloween Etiquette Rules You Didn’t Know You Had to Follow

The ghouls might be gruesome, but your manners shouldn't be.


13 Etiquette Rules All Good Neighbours Need to Follow

Because civilization is built on neighbours being civilized to each other.


15 Things You Should Never Eat at a Restaurant

We surveyed dozens of people in the restaurant biz on what they never, ever touch, whether it's to avoid outrageous...


13 Rude Habits Customer Service People Hate the Most

Want great service? Avoid these pitfalls when speaking with a rep.


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....


15 Everyday Habits of Great Dog Owners

Are you a good owner or a great one? Check and see how many of these habits you're already doing.

Here’s the Right Way to Send Your Food Back at a Restaurant

Yes, there is a right and wrong way to do this.


10 Tourist Rules You Never Realized You Have to Follow

When your entire country can be considered a work of art or priceless history, officials sometimes have to go to...


What Happens If Someone Objects at Your Wedding?

You'll probably only witness an objection after "speak now or forever hold your peace" in the movies. But what would...


11 Rude Hotel Habits You Should Stop ASAP

Avoid these rude habits that bother both hotel employees and other guests.


8 Etiquette Mistakes Everyone Makes at a Steakhouse

Steakhouse etiquette is designed to create a formal-but-friendly experience, but all those stuffy rules can make you feel uncomfortable. Warm...


10 Things You Should Never Do When Hosting Houseguests

If you want to be a good host, it's important to know what will make your guests comfortable—and what will...


8 Times You Must (Yes, Must) Send a Thank-You Note

Here's when you have to send that thank-you note—and how to write one.


14 Rude Habits Dog Owners Need to Stop ASAP

Number one is not picking up your doggo's poop—here's what you need to know beyond the basics.


10 Little Etiquette Rules for Flying on an Airplane

Being a polite passenger starts with just a few easy steps.

20 Tips for Canadians Travelling to Japan for the First Time

Whether you’re lured by the futuristic skyline of Tokyo, the picturesque shrines of Kyoto or the off-the-beaten-path spots that are...


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20 Dining Etiquette Rules No One Follows Anymore

Sorry, Emily Post. These dining etiquette rules are officially outdated.


10 Things You Should Never Post on Social Media About Your Wedding Day

While weddings are a time to celebrate your love, there are certain things you should never post about.


12 Things It’s OK to Eat with Your Hands

We all know the dinner table basics: Chew with your mouth closed, keep your elbows off the table, and use...


Don’t Make These 9 Mistakes in the Workplace—Unless You Want Your Co-Workers to Think Less of You

Even if you're a model of professionalism and efficiency at work, slip-ups happen. These are the ones you should try...


16 Etiquette Rules Brides and Grooms Need to Stop Breaking

There's a fine line between blushing bride and bridezilla.