A social media debate is underway about whether brides should be asking their wedding guests to fulfill costly favors — such as baking a cake for the big day — in place of gifts after a bride’s specific inquiry was shared online for discussion. A Reddit user uploaded a Facebook post screenshot — which an anonymous bride-to-be … Read more
Inquiring minds on social media want to know if homeowners and renters enforce a shoes-off policy for guests as people debate how hygienic the household rule really is, and whether it can create awkward social blunders. The question has been asked on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube, with photos and videos generating millions of views and thousands of … Read more
Two-thirds of Americans have told a guest to “make themselves at home” and regretted it later. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 general population Americans, which found 72% have told a guest to make the space their own — and 91% of those have regretted it afterward. Some of the reasons respondents have regretted allowing … Read more
Lately, social media has been rife with etiquette debates, particularly about seating arrangements in places like planes and public transport. But a recent post in a popular online forum has brought a new communal space to the mix – cinemas. When a couple went to go see the Barbie movie last week (along with everyone else…) they were confronted by … Read more
A TikToker sparked a debate about etiquette with a viral video showing her straightening her hair — on a train. “Say wot u want about trains in the UK, but can’t deny the slay that you’re able to plug in ur straighteners at 7am,” Daniella wrote in a clip that has now earned 873,300 views. … Read more
According to one fashionista, your favorite outfit may be sending the wrong message. An elegance coach has revealed the six things to avoid if you don’t want to look “cheap” — and it may surprise you. In a clip that’s been viewed over 1.3 million times, the elegance coach, who posts under the username: @femmechic_inspo, … Read more
King Charles and President Joe Biden met for the first time during the monarch’s reign Monday, and all eyes were on them. The politician, 80, encountered the 74-year-old sovereign at Windsor Castle, where many people believed that Biden breached protocol. Body language expert Judi James gave some insight into the pair’s gathering on the sweltering … Read more
If you want to have class — there are lessons for that. Ever wonder how to properly present yourself when stopping by a friend’s home? Etiquette expert William Hanson has got you covered. The specialist shared his top tips for having good manners with the Sun recently. Hanson first suggested that one should enter someone’s home on … Read more
Country music star Kelsea Ballerini responded Thursday after she was hit in the face by a bracelet during a performance in Idaho this week. The singer posted an Instagram story assuring fans that she is alright and recovering. “Hi. I’m fine,” wrote the “If You Go Down” singer. ” Someone threw a bracelet, it hit … Read more
Does something “photoshopped” blue count? A bride has gone viral after admitting that she asked her photographer to edit her niece’s dress — which was white — in her wedding party photos. “So I (30f) got married, yay! Honestly, it was my dream wedding,” gushed the blushing bride on Reddit’s anonymous AITA (Am I The … Read more
The overhead storage is not your coat closet. That’s the message from one travel influencer couple, Matt and Hillary, whose TikTok account @hillnpoo has 42,000 followers. They posted a video saying airline passengers should not put their clothing or jackets in the overhead luggage compartment — and it led to a high-flying debate. In the … Read more
Just call him the phone collector. In a video on Monday, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, 46, took to Twitter to blast a man who appeared to be talking on speakerphone in the airport near him. “So, I’m flying commercial because Elio bankrupted me and I gotta be honest, I don’t get people like this,” … Read more
Wedding season is here, and an etiquette expert shared her best tips for being a great wedding guest – one that the newlyweds are happy to celebrate alongside. Jackie Vernon-Thompson, a 53-year-old etiquette expert from Sunrise, Florida, has been in the industry for over two decades, news agency SWNS reported. The etiquette expert revealed tips for how … Read more
A travel influencer has shared his popular list of dos and don’ts when it comes to flying – and the plane etiquette debate has been reignited. Ben Keenan from Seattle believes it is “disgusting” for a passenger to take off their shoes and you should always check behind before reclining your seat. While the original … Read more
Here’s a controversial tip. A TikToker has sparked online debate after sharing a viral clip of himself cleaning up his own table at a restaurant after dining. South Carolina native Nicolas Conquer gathered nearly 850,000 views on his video posted last week. “POV: Your [sic] a customer who has worked in the service industry so … Read more
He wasn’t one of “The Gentlemen” on the set of his new movie. Hugh Grant confessed to “having a couple of tantrums” while filming “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” in Northern Ireland in 2021. “I lost my temper with a woman in my eyeline on day one. I assumed she was some executive from … Read more
Where there’s smoke, there’s ire. A woman trapped on a crowded plane next to a passenger consuming an entire tray of barbecue took to social media earlier this week to vent her frustration. The sticky situation has ignited yet another debate about airplane etiquette, as travelers struggle to cope in an era where the sky … Read more
A few weeks ago, content creator Jessica Fernandez posted a video on Twitch accusing a man in the frame of being creepy as she lifted weights in a public gym. The clip went viral and led to a national discussion about narcissism and toxic gym culture in the social media era. Once sacred workout spaces … Read more
New York Magazine has published an exhaustive new set of “rules” that touches on everything from tipping at bodegas to making small talk with celebrities to recovering from mis-gendering a new acquaintance. I found myself nodding along to some of the pronouncements: “Don’t go into a phone vortex at dinner,” treat and tip waiters and … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have known “Gigi” since second grade. We have stayed in touch through the years, although more sporadically in the last two decades. Until 10 years ago, she would spend a week with us in the summer. She came three different times, and we had fun. We also visited her twice in California. … Read more