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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

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

5 Times to Not Send a Thank You Note

They're simply not required for everything.

two mature men hugging
two mature men hugging

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.

6 Times You Should Tip More Than 20 Percent

Experts say this is when to go big on gratuity.

two neighbors chatting at the door
two neighbors chatting at the door

5 Things You Should Never Ask Your Neighbors to Do

Etiquette experts say these are major no-nos.

couple greeting parents at door
couple greeting parents at door

8 Things to Always Warn Guests About

Don't forget to mention these.

Woman Serving Champagne To Her Guests At A Dinner Party
Woman Serving Champagne To Her Guests At A Dinner Party

Never Do These Cringey Things When Hosting Guests

If you want them to come back, that is.

woman tipping in cash
woman tipping in cash

6 Surprising New Rules for Tipping

Etiquette experts discuss the changing times.

Rear view of a woman ready to clean wearing gloves and an apron with her hands on her hips
Rear view of a woman ready to clean wearing gloves and an apron with her hands on her hips

5 Things To Do Before Your House Cleaner Comes

Here's what cleaning companies wish you knew.

bride and groom with wedding guests
bride and groom with wedding guests

8 Colors You Should Never Wear to a Wedding

It's not just white.

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Hand giving money isolated, hard worked hand taking dollars money. Currency transfer on white background.

5 Times You Should Be Tipping But Aren't

You'll want to have cash handy.

Summer tourism at Praia da California in Sesimbra, Portugal
Summer tourism at Praia da California in Sesimbra, Portugal

5 Things You Should Never Do at the Beach

Here's what etiquette experts advise against.

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Group crowd of people friends at home in dorm playing games cards poker excited

6 Party Games Guests Actually Want to Play

The rules are so easy to follow.

handshake introduction
handshake introduction

4 Times You Should Never Shake Someone's Hand

Here's how to avoid a faux pas, etiquette experts say.

6 Rules for Tipping at Bars,  Experts Say
6 Rules for Tipping at Bars,  Experts Say

6 Rules for Tipping at Bars, Experts Say

You probably need to give more than $1.

Friends arriving at a house for a social gathering. They are greeting each other at the front door.
Friends arriving at a house for a social gathering. They are greeting each other at the front door.

5 Things You Should Never Do as a Plus-One

Etiquette experts give advice on what to avoid.

6 Times You Should Never Wear Perfume
6 Times You Should Never Wear Perfume

6 Times You Should Never Wear Perfume

Etiquette experts say don't spritz on these occasions.

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Daughter,Helping,Father,To,Clear,Table,After,Family,Meal

6 Easy Chores You Can Let Guests Do

They can do way more than clear the table.

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Phone call, smile or black woman travel in airport, office building or street for communication, networking or 5g network. London, tech or happy girl with smartphone walking, commute or travelling

5 Places You Should Never Talk on Your Phone

Experts explain public phone call etiquette.

Last-Minute Tasks to Do Before Having Guests Over
Last-Minute Tasks to Do Before Having Guests Over

Last-Minute Tasks to Do Before Having Guests Over

The five tiny things you may be forgetting to do.