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A baffled boyfriend drew the ire of his girlfriend after he picked through her mother’s soup in an insulting way – sparking a social media firestorm. Posting his story on a popular Reddit forum, the young man said the couple was visiting his girlfriend’s mom’s house when they were served seafood chowder. “[My girlfriend’s mom] made … Read more
When it comes to NYC dining, mom Jamie Boxer doesn’t kid around. The Brooklynite is one in the expanding pack of parents proudly “restaurant training” their tykes to eat, drink, be merry and behave in public spaces — strictly sans digital distractions or temper tantrums. “I love New York City dining. We have some of the best … Read more
Few rituals are as sacred to Aussies as the coffee run. Whether you’re ducking into your work’s cafe before tackling the 9-5 grind or taking a quick break with colleagues for a 3 p.m. pick-me-up. Yet, why, for something so central to our daily lives, do we never quite know how to handle that awkward … Read more
The sound of silence? Zoomers have been infuriating older generations with their seemingly rude behavior, from poor table manners to refusing to greet customers. Now, Generation La-Z is being called out for another faux pas: not saying “hello” when they answer the phone. That’s right, in a backwards-seeming trend that’s baffling older generations, Zoomers are … Read more
He’d reached a “no tipping” point. A diner has divided commenters after rescinding a gratuity after a waitress “scolded” and “humiliated” him in front of the other customers, as detailed in a viral Reddit post. “I just can’t believe it happened the way that it did,” spluttered the bewildered Redditor. The incident reportedly occurred while … Read more
A flyer’s recent experience on a trip has garnered thousands of reactions and sparked a debate about airplane seat reclining. Posting in the “r/delta” Reddit forum, the user described flying home to Seattle and sitting in coach class. “The guy in front of me reclines fully. So I very gently recline about halfway,” the person … Read more
Excuse me! Servers everywhere agree that this one common dining habit is more disruptive than diners realize. Calling your server over multiple times on separate occasions for things such as extra napkins, a lemon wedge, more dressing or another spoon seems innocent but in reality, it pisses off servers. Waving your server over to the … Read more
With just two words, Courtney Palmer, a stay-at-home mom and housewife, sparked debate about chivalry, common courtesy and gender roles in modern relationships. On June 21, the 37-year-old posted a TikTok to her account, @jojoejoelle, that garnered over 4.5 million views — and plenty of critical comments. In the nearly six-minute-long video, Palmer details what … Read more
This blushing bride was beyond bothered after a guest snubbed her luxurious brunch spread for a bucket of fried chicken — and then rudely boasted about it on social media. Six weeks after the wedding, the newlywed took to Reddit to vent her frustration in the Subreddit r/weddingplanning, and gauge whether or not she was … Read more
It’s a fork-and-knife fight. A viral TikTok video showing an American woman attempting the “European way” of eating has sparked an international food fight — and critics say her table manners are downright barbaric. TikTok user Amy Gordy @amygordy1 posted a now-viral video of herself trying out the so-called “continental” dining style — the one … Read more
As summer travel kicks into high gear, the game of musical chairs in the sky shows no signs of slowing down as the seat-swapping trend continues. In the “r/americanairlines” forum on Reddit, a user titled a post, “Finally happened to me.” The person wrote, “Maybe I should stop reading about seat swappers … because it … Read more
When it comes to dining out, there are some unwritten rules of etiquette between server and customer that are important to know. Salar Sheik, a Los Angeles-based restaurant consultant and founder of Savory Hospitality, told Fox News Digital that the rudest thing a customer can do is “one-timing” a server. That’s when a customer asks … Read more
An etiquette expert is rocking people’s worlds by claiming that there is a right and wrong way to eat a banana. While most people don’t think twice about eating the fruit — according to William Hanson, known as Britain’s leading etiquette coach, people need to whip out cutlery to eat a banana properly. In a … Read more
There are some unspoken workplace rules that all employees should follow — especially when it comes to what they’re eating for lunch. Odds are, you’ve experienced a co-worker obnoxiously crunching on carrots or eating something stinky nearby — and according to etiquette expert and founder of Auersmont School of Etiquette and Protocol, Elizabeth Soos, these … Read more
Australian comedian Will Gibb has sparked a heated debate among Aussies after sharing a “rude” experience at a takeout restaurant. In a clip posted to social media, Gibb revealed he had walked into the food joint wearing headphones before taking them out to place an order at the counter. After exchanging greetings and ordering his … Read more
Ask anyone who isn’t Gen Z, and they’ll tell you that basic etiquette seems to be a thing of the past. People no longer pick up the phone and instead, just fire off a text, opting for convenience over a human interaction. Then, when they have to actually make a phone call, for a restaurant … Read more
A flight passenger called out a fellow flyer for his “nasty cologne,” sparking a debate about smells in “cramped spaces.” In the forum “r/delta” on Reddit, the post was titled, “Dudes and their nasty cologne,” as the user shared that he or she was on a flight from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Atlanta, Georgia. “GUYS … You do … Read more
Can this ancient tech actually make a comeback? Nowadays, with the reliance on cell phones — landlines seem like ancient technology. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2023 that more than three-quarters of Americans ditched their home phone and never looked back — and that number has most likely increased by now. … Read more
Hello? Employees revealed the leading work email etiquette rule you might be breaking — and it could be ruining your relationships. Reddit users mostly agreed that not using a greeting when beginning a message is considered rude, after user @mkaym1993 asked how others felt when reading an email that skipped any kind of introduction. Reddit … Read more