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Why Kate Middleton Rarely Takes Her Coat Off in Public
No, it’s not because she’s cold.
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13 Habits That Untrustworthy People Have in Common
From a lack of integrity to dominating the conversation, here's what you should know about untrustworthy people.
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15 Things You Probably Shouldn’t Discuss at Thanksgiving Dinner
Do you really want to be the person who causes the Awkward Family Silence? No, so avoid these controversial Thanksgiving...
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16 Compliments You Didn’t Realize Are Actually Pretty Insulting
You may have the best of intentions, but you need to check yourself before uttering any of these sentences.
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17 Polite Habits Most People Secretly Dislike
You mean well, but some of the things you do in an attempt to be polite may actually bother the...
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16 Questions Polite People Never Ask
While your intentions may come from the right place, you need to think about how a question will make the...
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12 Polite Habits Retail Store Employees Secretly Dislike, According to Old Navy Staffers
You may think you're lending a helping hand, but your good deed could make more work for employees
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9 Things You Should Never Touch in Someone Else’s House
Follow this etiquette advice when visiting someone's house to keep your host happy.
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16 Polite Habits Restaurant Staffers Secretly Dislike
Sometimes our restaurant manners can miss the mark when we’re trying to do the right thing. Here’s what to avoid.
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12 Etiquette Mistakes Everyone Makes When Shopping
Yep, that means you! Here are the missteps you’re probably making every time you head to a store—and what...
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10 Polite Habits McDonald’s Workers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead
Sometimes good intentions miss the mark when we're trying to be cordial at McDonald's. Here are the habits to avoid,...
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8 Steakhouse Etiquette Mistakes You May Be Making
Steakhouse etiquette is designed to create a formal-but-friendly experience, but all those rules can seem stuffy. Warm up the experience...
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14 Rude Habits Dog Owners Need to Stop ASAP
No. 1 is not picking up your doggo's poop! Here's everything you need to know about the basics of dog...
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Black or African American: Which Term You Should Be Using
The answer may be less important than the question itself.
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Please Stop Asking People of Color Where They’re From
This seemingly innocent question has racist overtones.
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15 Signs You’re Actually Too Polite
You can take politeness too far—it's time to stop apologizing for everything!
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20 Everyday Acts of Racism That Don’t Get Talked About Enough
Just because you didn’t realize it was happening doesn’t mean that it’s not actually happening.
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25 Etiquette Mistakes You Need to Stop Making by 30
Texting during a movie won't just make you look like a dumb teenager but it's a recipe for getting gum...
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13 Etiquette Rules Even Experts Don’t Follow Anymore
The rules of etiquette change with the times. Here's what you need to know right now.
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13 Etiquette Rules That Should Be Taught in Schools—but Aren’t
Learning proper etiquette is a life skill.
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Personal Space: How Close Is Too Close?
Even before coronavirus, we all needed a little bit of space. Here’s why.
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I Was a Hotel Housekeeper for Years—Here’s What I Know About You
Think your hotel housekeeper doesn't notice everything? Think again.
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The Etiquette Rules of Getting Up to Use the Airplane Bathroom (When Your Neighbor Is Asleep)
Quit awkwardly holding your bladder and follow this etiquette expert's advice.
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9 Gross Everyday Habits You Have to Stop Doing in Public
Rule of thumb: Removing anything from your body that has your DNA on it should be done in private.
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10 Common Hand Gestures That Are Rude in Other Countries
Just as slang words, table manners, and other common customs vary greatly from nation to nation, so do rude gestures....
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Why You Shouldn’t Start a Sentence with Any of These 10 Phrases
Don't undermine your message, or your relationships, with these instant conversation-killers.
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13 Things You Should Never Do at the Airport
You may know not to wave around a firearm or joke about having a bomb in your carry-on. But it's...
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Are You Allowed to Give Flight Attendants Gifts?
Giving flight attendants gifts is a great way to show your appreciation—but make sure you know what you can give...
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14 Road Trip Etiquette Rules Most People Ignore—But Shouldn’t
Road tripping promises adventure on the open road, and the only thing standing between you and a good time is...