50 Little Etiquette Rules You Should Always Practice
These tips will help you mind your manners.
Is It Really Rude to Send a Work Email at Night or on the Weekend?
You had a thought. You hit send. Now, somewhere, your colleague is lying awake staring at the ceiling.
Is It Really Rude to Post a Photo of Someone Without Asking First?
You look amazing, your grid is calling—but do you owe everyone a veto over your picture?
Is It Really Rude to Take Over a Public Pool or Park for a Private Party?
I reconsidered my cheapskate parenting hack when I met the kids' party that ate an entire public pool. Here's the...
Is It Really Rude to Not Bring a Gift If an Invitation Says “No Gifts”?
The invitation says "no gifts." Your anxiety says otherwise.
Is There Really Any Polite Way to Eat Watermelon? Here’s What Etiquette Experts Say About Those Seeds
Watermelon is the golden retriever of summer fruits: lovable, sweet, and definitely going to make a mess. But there's a...
Is It Really Rude to Correct Someone Who’s Wrong?
Being right has a price. Is it worth paying?
Is It Really Rude to Send a Voice Memo Instead of a Text?
One of my best friends and I have reached peak communication absurdity. Our system is insane, but is it rude?
Is It Really Rude to Ask a Co-Worker How Much They Make?
Your boss doesn't want you to do it. The government says you absolutely can. And you feel totally awkward about...
Is It Really Rude to Kick Out a Houseguest Who’s Overstayed Their Welcome?
You invited them over. You had a great time. Now it's 1 a.m., and they're still here. How do you...
Is It Really Rude to Bring Your Dog Somewhere It Wasn’t Explicitly Invited?
Yes, he’s cute. He may even be well behaved. But before you designate your dog as your “plus one,” read...
Is It Really Rude to Eat on a Video Call?
Just because you can do something, it doesn’t mean you should ... especially if it involves chewing
Who Needs to Know When You Get Admitted to the Hospital?
Inspired by the Boomer Hospital Reveal, we asked experts if there are any hard-and-fast rules when it comes to sharing...
Is It Really Rude to Pass Someone on an Escalator?
Stand on the right. Walk on the left. Don't yell at strangers. One of these is apparently controversial.
Is It Really Rude to Ask How Much Someone Paid for Something?
There are a lot of unwritten rules about which prices are OK to ask about and which aren't. Here's what's...
Is It Really Rude to Share Someone Else’s News Before They Do?
The road to ruined friendships is paved with good intentions and the phrase "Well, I thought everyone should know"
This Is the Magic Phrase That Shuts Down Overly Chatty Salespeople—Without Being Rude
Here's exactly what to say—and do—to exit a sales pitch gracefully, without feeling guilty or going full disappearing act
This Is the Rudest Thing You Can Do When Traveling Abroad, According to an Etiquette Expert
Can you guess what it is? See if you're guilty of this common travel misstep.
Is It Really Rude to Decline a Phone Call and Text Back Instead?
My husband calls. I text back. We've been fighting about this for 20 years—and one of us is actually wrong.
Every Group Chat Has a Dreaded “Finger Princess”—Does This Sound Like You?
Is your group chat getting derailed by a certain someone? The slang term is new, but we all know a...
Is It Really Rude to Lie About Being Busy to Get Out of Something?
Don’t even try to pretend that you’ve never done this
Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?
The answer may depend on which offender we're talking about: the person who won't take them off or the person...
The Tooth Fairy Is Paying More Than Ever Before—Here’s How Much Lost Teeth Go for These Days (...
The market for lost baby teeth is going up—way up
Do You Live in a Cheapskate State? A New Report Says These States Give the Smallest Tips
Tipping is a fact of life, but some places are more generous than others
Is It Really Rude to Have ChatGPT Write Your Emails?
I used AI to write a work email—and got caught. Learn from my mistakes.
Is It Really Rude to Skip the Tip Screen at a Coffee Counter?
You just wanted a bagel. Now you're in an ethical standoff with a teenager and an iPad asking for 25%....
Is It Really Rude to Leave Someone on Read?
My friend texted me a heartfelt life update, and I left him on read for three days. He forgave me....
What, Exactly, Do You Owe Your Stepfamily?
Hint: It's less about obligation and more about building something real—and that might be the most freeing thing you read...
Is It Really Rude to Object to Splitting the Check When Someone Orders Way More?
You had a salad. She had a steak, three cocktails and zero shame about splitting the bill evenly. Here's how...
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,...
Is It Really Rude to Tell Someone Who Asks Why You’re Not Drinking That It’s None of The...
Because let's be honest: That's what you really want to say
