A young woman sits on her couch and looks at her phone annoyed.
A young woman sits on her couch and looks at her phone annoyed.
Text Error

6 "Polite" Texts That Are Actually Offensive

Here's how to avoid offense, experts say.

two men having a conversation at a cafe
two men having a conversation at a cafe
Rude Remarks

10 "Polite" Compliments That Are Offensive

Think twice before you utter these "kind" phrases.

three female friends hugging
three female friends hugging
Sorry Not Sorry

8 Things Women Shouldn't Apologize For

Own these eight situations, urge etiquette pros.

A woman greeting houseguests at her front door
A woman greeting houseguests at her front door
Make Yourself At Home!

The 10 Worst Things Houseguests Do, Study Says

Don't commit these major visitor faux pas.

6 Times It's OK to Tip Less Than 20%
6 Times It's OK to Tip Less Than 20%
Tight Tips

6 Times It's OK to Tip Less Than 20%

Etiquette experts share their insights.

Young woman with pleading hands looking apologetic
Young woman with pleading hands looking apologetic
Sorry Not Sorry

8 Times You Need to Stop Apologizing

Here's what to say instead.

Two women passing each other and smiling in the grocery store while pushing shopping carts
Two women passing each other and smiling in the grocery store while pushing shopping carts
Market Manners

6 Things You Should Never Do at the Grocery Store

Etiquette experts lay out the shopping shouldn'ts.

Group of middle aged friends at outdoor dinner party laughing
Group of middle aged friends at outdoor dinner party laughing
Social Snafus

6 Questions to Never Ask at a Dinner Party

They're actually considered rude.

Cheerful smiling woman taking photography on a mobile phone with her friend during a dinner party.
Cheerful smiling woman taking photography on a mobile phone with her friend during a dinner party.
Sober Soiree

5 Hosting Tips When Your Guests Don't Drink

Etiquette experts offer up their advice.

Doctor speaking with patient.
Doctor speaking with patient.
Rude Routines

Things You Shouldn't Do at a Doctor's Office

You can still be courteous when you're sick.

Barman giving whiskey glass with booze - closeup.
Barman giving whiskey glass with booze - closeup.
Tipping Treatment

Bartender Admits "Big Tippers Get Priority"

His video has sparked a heated debate.

A group of friends of different ages sitting around a patio table playing cards and laughing.
A group of friends of different ages sitting around a patio table playing cards and laughing.
Party On

The 5 Best Card Games to Play at Parties

Your guests are going to love these.

two women are talking over a glass of water sitting at a table
two women are talking over a glass of water sitting at a table
Insensitive Inquiries

7 Polite Ways to Deflect Rude Questions

Here's what to say instead of answering.

Senior woman at hair salon getting haircut
Senior woman at hair salon getting haircut
Mane Mistakes

7 Things You Should Never Do at the Hair Salon

Avoid these faux pas for your stylist's sake.

A wedding gift table for an outdoor wedding
A wedding gift table for an outdoor wedding
Gifts Gone Wrong

The 8 Worst Wedding Gifts You Can Give

Avoid these awkward gifts, etiquette experts say.

A server looking at money with a disappointed expression due to a bad tip
A server looking at money with a disappointed expression due to a bad tip
Thanks For Nothing!

5 Signs People Think You're a Bad Tipper

These clues could mean you're stingy with gratuity.

Happy,Friends,With,Cake,Giving,Suprise,To,Woman,During,Her
Happy,Friends,With,Cake,Giving,Suprise,To,Woman,During,Her
Hip Hooray

5 Things Not to Do When Throwing a Surprise Party

They're tricky—but totally rewarding.

Young guest of hotel giving porter money for his help
Young guest of hotel giving porter money for his help
Top Tips

6 Times You Should Leave a Tip While Traveling

Here's when you need to open your wallet.

White wedding envelope with a boutonniere in the hand of a woman.
White wedding envelope with a boutonniere in the hand of a woman.
Gift Guide

How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift?

Here's how to calculate it, etiquette experts say.

bride and groom surrounded by wedding guests
bride and groom surrounded by wedding guests
Guest Guidelines

5 Wedding Guest Rules You Have to Follow

And five more that you can ignore.