DEAR ABBY: In the past, my husband of 22 years traveled often for work. He had an emotional affair with a co-worker he met on one of those trips. He never saw her again. After that, he became distant and sometimes rude toward me. We went to marriage therapy, which helped. I was recovering when … Read more
DEAR ABBY: While I was visiting my father-in-law, a heated conversation turned violent. My husband, “Rob,” was helping his dad and a neighbor with a house project. When Rob’s dad became upset at him, he lifted the power saw he was holding, turned it on and motioned toward Rob saying, “You’re lucky I don’t slit … Read more
She’s had many a bad air day. It’s no secret that certain passengers behave like barbarians in the sky. Now, a fed-up North Carolina flight attendant is raising a stink about revolting traveler habits, which include nose-picking, blowing one’s nose — and even farting inflight. “If I tell y’all the stuff I see grown adults … Read more
The “bogan” conduct of a Queensland couple at the movies has sparked horror online – and once again brought the question of whether it’s ever socially acceptable to bare your feet in the presence of strangers to the fore. TikTok user Timothy Entwistle shared footage – emphasis on the … “foot” – of the pair’s depraved behavior … Read more
A Jetstar passenger was left stunned after he claimed a flight attendant wouldn’t let him borrow her pen — and then told him he had to buy one for $5. Douglas Lazickirk, who was on a flight from Sydney to Seoul, South Korea on Sunday, said he was two hours from landing when he asked … Read more
Happy birth-pay! California influencer Christina “Tinx” Najjar divided opinions online after controversially claiming that the birthday person should pay for everyone’s dinner during their special celebration. She aired her inflammatory etiquette opinion in a TikTok video with nearly 800,000 views. “If you invite a person to a restaurant of your choosing for your birthday you … Read more
After an image of a person’s socked foot sneaking into an airplane passenger’s legroom went viral on Reddit, many people weighed in on what they would do if something similar happened to them. The viral post touched off quite a flurry of comments. “Don’t be this person,” user “stefahnia” posted on the “Mildly Infuriating” subreddit, … Read more
The plane etiquette debate on whether a person should give up their seat so a family can sit together has long raged on. But it usually involves a solo traveller not willing to give up their window or aisle seat. Now, a fresh twist on the debate has emerged on Reddit, with a solo flyer … Read more
This is more than one toe over the line. Another day, another pedi crime in the sky: A passenger photographed the appalling moment that a flyer behind her poked their foot underneath their seat, as detailed in a viral Reddit post. “Don’t be this person,” the Redditor captioned the photo, which was taken by a … Read more
Queue the outrage. It’s apparently not just novice travelers who bum-rush the gate: Self-proclaimed frequent flyer Dickie Bush sparked controversy online after claiming that he boards the plane whenever he wants — regardless of whether it’s his turn — per a post taking off on Reddit. “Board in Group 1, no matter your group,” advised … Read more
This a wedding that crashes you. Viral footage captured the wild moment that a bridal party allegedly threw a “pop-up wedding” at a coffee shop in Indianapolis, Indiana, preventing the caffeine purveyor from serving other patrons. “Our shock froze us in the moment,” wrote besieged bean monger Mansion Society in one of several viral posts … Read more
She didn’t want to play mile-high musical chairs. A female passenger has been commended online after refusing to swap seats with a dad so he could sit with his wife and young daughter. A Reddit post detailing her in-flight switcheroo rejection is currently blowing up online since it was posted on Sunday. “They were giving … Read more
You might want to rethink that Christmas pregnancy reveal, according to an etiquette expert, because announcing you’re expecting on the holiday is rude. “It is disrespectful and very inconsiderate to shine the floodlight on yourself and to interrupt everyone’s enjoyment of the day,” professional purveyor of taste Liz Wyse told the Telegraph. Those who are … Read more
It’s Spirit, not Spirited. A hopping mad passenger flying the notorious discount carrier redefined the concept of the “jump seat” when he leapt over his fellow travelers in hopes of speeding up the deplaning process — sparking yet another onboard confrontation. Video of the incident was originally shared on Instagram by dj1_roscoe, but has since gone … Read more
It’s one of the most commonly asked questions on a flight — “Can we switch seats?” And when the answer is (usually) “no”, it often ends in a heated exchange. One woman’s TikTok recently went viral when she refused to switch seats with a passenger who wanted to sit next to her two kids aged … Read more
New research shows that the average American expresses gratitude more than 2,200 times each year. The survey of 2,000 Americans aged 21 and above delved into the daily habits of people when it comes to practicing thankfulness daily and during the holiday season The poll found that on an average day, a person says the … Read more
A quick bite to eat at McDonald’s is usually because you want a fuss-free feed that will keep everyone happy. But according to some employees at the popular fast-food eatery, our quirks when ordering, making our way through the drive-thru, or cleaning up after ourselves can sometimes kill their McVibe. Just two months after @maccasworkeraddict took to TikTok to … Read more
A woman has sparked a fiery debate about “male privilege” and plane etiquette after calling out a stranger for taking up both armrests on a Qantas flight. Louise Adler, director of Adelaide Writers’ Week, took to social media to share a controversial image taken from her window seat. The photo featured a tradie in an … Read more
Dinner parties often involve quality time spent with friends, good food, good wine and good conversation. One thing they usually don’t involve is a price tag (at least not for the guests!) Which is why one mom was left shocked when her friend threw an unexpected curveball and asked her to pay for her food at a … Read more
A US expat has shared the “uniquely Australian” thing we do Down Under when catching public transport that she loves – and her surprise has shocked Aussies. “There’s this thing that Australians do and I absolutely love it, and it’s changed how I ride public transport,” Brooke Laven said in TikTok viewed more than half … Read more