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Close up of pretty sad woman feel upset after family fight, spouses avoid talking after disagreement, offended wife angry having dispute or misunderstanding with husband, mad spouses ignore each other
Rude Remarks

6 Questions You Should Never Ask a Woman

Etiquette experts say these are off limits.

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Group of emotional young people enjoying dinner party with friends and smiling happily sitting at table in dimly lit room, copy space
Not So Funny

Jokes You Should Never Tell at a Dinner Party

Etiquette experts share which bits to avoid.

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Young woman in park doing a face palm after a mistake, "oops!"
Manners 101

6 "Polite" Things You're Doing That Are Actually Rude

Avoid these common social blunders.

A server putting plates in front of a group of diners at a restaurant
A server putting plates in front of a group of diners at a restaurant
Thoughts For Food

6 Surprising New Realities for Dining Out

Etiquette experts dish on recent changes.

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Woman writing a Thank You card
Missed Gratitude

5 Times People Forget to Send Thank You Cards

Etiquette experts share their advice.

5 Ways to Get a Plus-One on Your Invitation
5 Ways to Get a Plus-One on Your Invitation
Guest Guarantees

5 Ways to Get a Plus-One on Your Invitation

Etiquette experts offer their best tips.

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Multi generation family at table for 4th July barbecue
Party Foul

Never Do These Things When Hosting in Your Yard

It's more difficult than gathering indoors.

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Caucasian,Woman,Putting,Vase,With,Fresh,Tulips,On,The,Table
Mindful Manners

5 Table Setting Rules You Can Forget

You can probably ditch the oyster fork.

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close-up woman with slim body holding invitation envelope card in hands, rear veaw.
Wedding Etiquette

5 Things You Should Never Put in a Wedding Card

Avoid these missteps, etiquette experts say.

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A server counting their tips with a disappointed look on their face
Gratuity Gripes

6 Tipping Mistakes When You Go Out to Eat

Experts say these are some major dining don'ts.

A man handing someone a cash tip
A man handing someone a cash tip
Leave A Little

5 People You're Forgetting to Tip

No one likes to come off as cheap.

Woman is serving her friends at the dining room table during a dinner party.
Woman is serving her friends at the dining room table during a dinner party.
Hosting Hijinks

Never Do These 5 Things in Front of Guests

Taking out the trash is a pass.

A close up of a person with a beard sniffing from a glass of red wine
A close up of a person with a beard sniffing from a glass of red wine
In Vino Veritas

8 Wine Rules Sommeliers Wish You'd Follow

Remember these the next time you order a bottle.

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giving hostess gift
Go-To Gifts

7 Hostess Gift Ideas for Any Summer Party

These one-of-a-kind finds are sure to impress.

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Female hands writing wedding invitation card. Blank paper card, envelope, notebook, gypsophila on table with linen tablecloth. Flat lay, top view
Sending Condolences

5 Things You Should Never Put in a Sympathy Card

Etiquette experts advise against these.

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Close,Up,Of,Woman,Hand,Writing,Greeting,Thank,You,Card
Just Skip It

5 Times to Not Send a Thank You Note

They're simply not required for everything.

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two mature men hugging
Hugging Hazards

6 Times You Should Never Hug Someone

Etiquette experts weigh in.

A close up of a server picking up empty coffee mugs with a $10 bill tip left under one of them.
A close up of a server picking up empty coffee mugs with a $10 bill tip left under one of them.
Little Extra

6 Times You Should Tip More Than 20 Percent

Experts say this is when to go big on gratuity.

Summer Food at Barbecue Party, Food Display with Fruit and Vegetables on a Wood Table
Summer Food at Barbecue Party, Food Display with Fruit and Vegetables on a Wood Table
Winning Foods

The 6 Best Things to Bring to a Potluck

These dishes will fly off the table!

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two neighbors chatting at the door
Neighbor Nuisances

5 Things You Should Never Ask Your Neighbors to Do

Etiquette experts say these are major no-nos.