‘Just checking in’ is considered one of the worst phrases to put in an email and etiquette experts are begging you to stop. As reported by Parade, according to modern-day etiquette, boundaries and relationship expert Jenny Dreizen, you might as well be shouting into the void if you’re using that wording. “This is a vague … Read more
These days, customers who visit a restaurant to pick up a carryout order, or even a fast-food drive-thru, may be greeted by a prompt on the screen asking how much they’d like to tip. In some cases, it’s just a kiosk making the request, but other times the cashier might be waiting for the customer’s response. “It … Read more
Whether it’s last night’s leftover tuna melt or the hard-boiled eggs from the in-flight menu, some foods should probably be avoided on a plane for the sake of your digestion – and out of courtesy to your fellow passengers. Ordering appropriate foods on a plane requires some forethought and planning, according to Jamila Musayeva, a U.S.-educated etiquette … Read more
They stiffed her — and then rubbed salt in the wound. A group of smug teens has gone viral after leaving a struggling waitress zero tip and a snarky four-word message on the receipt instead: “Wear a life jacket.” The 22-year-old server, who goes by Janet and works at a chain restaurant “in the southern … Read more
Reserving a pool deck chair on a cruise is the equivalent of passengers who recline their seat on a flight – both are controversial topics. If you’re a cruiser, you understand cruise etiquette is a big thing, whether it’s unwritten rules like not cutting in lines to restaurants, or those clearly spelled out in cruise … Read more
Excuuuse you. Americans have forgotten their manners — and it’s all COVID-19’s fault, according to a new survey. Nearly half (47%) of us are convinced our fellow countrymen have become “ruder” in the wake of the pandemic, a report from the Pew Research Center showed — with a whopping 20% saying others are “a lot ruder” … Read more
Even luxury carriers aren’t safe from bad airplane behavior. A Singapore Airlines passenger sparked an etiquette debate online after allegedly exposing his bare feet to fellow flyers — even touching his seatmate’s chair with them. “Why did I have to put be next to this heathen?” declared the tootsie troll’s furious fellow flyer in a … Read more
An etiquette expert has revealed her top tips on how to avoid embarrassment at your work Christmas party, from what to wear, how much to drink — and how to dance. This holiday season, employees across the globe will be getting ready for their annual company shindig — hoping to avoid a career-ending faux pas. Laura … Read more
There’s no need to skip to the loo when there’s a line. Lining up for the bathroom might seem like proper airplane protocol, but this seemingly standard practice is actually both inconvenient and potentially hazardous, flight experts have revealed. Rich Henderson, a flight attendant who runs the Two Guys on a Plane blog with his husband … Read more
Thanksgiving is time for family to gather around the table and enjoy a meal together, but there’s also an endless amount of television to watch. Between the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the National Dog Show and multiple football games, there’s reason to have the TV on all day. For some families, having a TV thanksgiving … Read more
If you find yourself typing “congratulations” under a couple’s engagement photos on social media, you might want to think again. Etiquette expert Alison Cheperdak warns that congratulating lovebirds on the momentous occasion is actually a faux pas, explaining that it makes engagement feel like a necessary life achievement rather than an act of true love. … Read more
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