It was dinner and a no-show. British celebrity chef Simon Wood had no reservations about spit-roasting a group of diners online for allegedly neglecting to show up for their reserved table at his fine-dining restaurant, WOOD, over the weekend. He grilled them in an X post catching fire online. Wood, who won the hit cooking … Read more
It’s food for thought. When dining at a swanky restaurant, there’s more to etiquette than knowing the difference between fork sizes, according to etiquette expert Elaine Swann. The guru told Business Insider that average Americans make four common mistakes when dining at high-end eateries. Being “fashionably late” doesn’t fly at upscale eateries. Brian Jackson – … Read more
Jess Brohier is sitting alone at Brooklyn’s Chez Alex — and she couldn’t be happier. While she does “dine with friends a lot,” the 35-year-old photographer says having a solitary meal in a nice restaurant is a “form of self-care” for her. Jess Brohier advises solo diners to sit at the bar and chat with … Read more
No shirt, no shoes, no in-flight service. It might not seem like it given the bounty of barefoot flyers over the years, but flying sans socks is prohibited on certain airlines. That’s right, “baring” one’s tootsies aboard can get you “bounced” from certain US carriers, which flight experts have interpreted as removing one’s stockings once … Read more
It’s just plane rude. A dramatic debate is heating up in the skies as travelers are fed up with aisle or middle-seat passengers stretching across their row to take pictures out of an airplane window. Fanny Gagnon O’Donnell, situated in a window seat, stealthily captured a recent discourteous act on camera, showing how invasive it … Read more
We all know at least one chronically late person in our lives — but schedule-savvy TikTokkers might have a solution, albeit controversial. One creator revealed in a recent viral video, which now boasts over 11 million views, that her friends started lying to her about reservation times to ensure she arrives right on time as opposed … Read more
These opinions on airline etiquette are really taking off. As stories of passenger meltdowns and in-flight fights continue to soar, a recent study from research and analytics group YouGov revealed the behaviors American travelers agree are acceptable — and which are not. As stories of passenger meltdowns and in-flight fights continue to soar, a study … Read more
Don’t be a flight knight. While tipping might seem ubiquitous in every sector, one place you won’t find this custom is the friendly skies. That’s right, giving gratuities to flight attendants is not only uncommon but it’s discouraged by flight experts. Why? Because flight attendant’s prime directive is keeping everyone safe, not serving drinks and … Read more
Parking on a public street in front of your neighbor’s place might not be a criminal offense, but what exactly is the etiquette involved? While most people would prefer to park in front of their own home for convenience sake, in a busy street where each household has multiple cars, this might not always be possible. And so … Read more
DEAR ABBY: The daughter of a friend is getting married and sent an email announcement with a link to watch a livestream of the ceremony. I have never been invited to NOT attend an event before, and frankly, my feelings are hurt. (My husband was an incredible artist. Should I send a livestream of others … Read more
It’s a whirlwind of change. As America faces ongoing fatigue from tipping, gratuity experts have released new guidance on all the summer services that warrant paying a little extra forward. These range from caretakers to caddies plus include hefty prices for other typical summertime services already costing a pretty penny. Here’s a look at all … Read more
We’re all familiar with the battle for the plane armrest — but what about legroom? It seems like even this bit of personal space is becoming a vanishing commodity, as a woman recently had to sit next to a man on a flight who ‘manspreaded’ the entire time. After the woman posted the incriminating photo … Read more
Whether to maintain a beach body or work up a sweat to be better in the sack, many of us will be hitting the gym this summer. Now, Melanie McNeal — the physical and occupational therapy manager at the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas — is sharing how to keep yourself and others healthy in … Read more
She needed to check her flight privilege. As if seat swap requests weren’t annoying enough, now it appears that pushy passengers are snatching up airplane seats without permission. An appalled passenger recounted having their seat occupied by an entitled woman, who then told them they could sit somewhere else, per a post making the rounds … Read more
Sometimes – usually when sitting on the toilet – people think of some of their best ideas. Like this one woman, who felt so strongly about public toilet etiquette, that she decided to take her rules to the bored people lurking on the internet. And went viral for it. @MaryBethMayfair took to Mumsnet recently to ask a question to her … Read more
The state of airplane etiquette in the US is distressing. With egregious airplane behavior in the US hitting a fever pitch, many may wonder which regions have the worst offenders. Fortunately, travel experts have named the states with the best and worst airplane etiquette in the country. “As many Americans gear up for their summer … Read more
Do passengers have a right to refuse — or are they being just plain switcher-rude? As myriad past incidents have proven, swapping seats has become a contentious travel issue, with armchair experts flocking to each side of the aisle. Fortunately, bonafide travel gurus have cleared the air on what passengers should do when propositioned with a … Read more
Is this one-word response worse than “K”? It surely seems so. Apparently, replying to a text message with only the word “sure” is interpreted as passive aggressive or uncertain, especially when asking a friend to get together or hang out. If someone has a “‘sure’ attitude,” it feels like they would rather “die than hang … Read more
She’s really buggin’. A California mom who went viral for her rant about grocery store shopping carts was invited to make her point for viewers on KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News on Saturday, reaffirming her controversial stance that returning buggies isn’t worth her time. “I’m not returning my shopping cart, and you can judge me … Read more
She said “I don’t” to this tardy wedding gift. An enraged bride has blasted a guest who attended her wedding because she Venmoed her $100 as a gift days after the actual celebration took place. The attendee took to Reddit to share screenshots of a text exchange with the bride, which began with the newlywed … Read more