DEAR ABBY: I am a disabled person. When I go to doctors’ offices or restaurants, there are usually two doors to get in. Sometimes, if someone is coming in or out, they will hold the door open for me. However, when they do, almost every time, another person will push past me, almost knocking me … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I lost my beloved mother-in-law five years ago. Since then, my father-in-law has become engaged to a woman who, frankly, is not liked by anyone in our family. She’s unkind and dismissive, and her presence creates tension at family gatherings. They have now announced their wedding date, which happens to fall on my … Read more
Dakota Fanning recalled the memorable way that her sister, Elle Fanning, intervened when a man was being rude to her. In a recent interview with the U.K. Times, Dakota, 31, was asked about an anecdote that Elle, 27, previously shared. During the Fanning sisters’ joint interview with Vanity Fair in September, Elle explained that she was protective of her … Read more
The subway is the new runway. As fashionistas from around the world flock to Manhattan for New York Fashion Week, many are forced to slum it on the subway to get from show to show. But they’re surprisingly not fearful of mixing grit in with their glam. “It’s much faster and really convenient,” 24-year-old Kristina … Read more
A 28-year-old man got into a dispute with his father after asking for a to-go box at a restaurant — dividing diners on Reddit and prompting a larger discussion about etiquette. In a post, the man wrote that the dispute began after his family went out to eat at a diner, on his father’s dime. “I ordered a main … Read more
A drunk American Airlines passenger was causing turbulence at Chicago O’Hare airport. A visibly drunk Concierge Key member — the invite-only top-tier status within the AAdvantage program— used his status to wreak havoc in the flagship airport lounge on Sunday. The passenger allegedly demanded changing the TV channel, spouted off homophobic slurs to other passengers … Read more
A resident of an apartment complex has taken to Reddit to share their side of a dispute between themselves and their neighbor. The resident said they’d moved in a week ago, with no real issues. But, everything changed when they spotted sticky notes on their car. “I came out and found these notes” “I moved into the complex a week … Read more
It’s pretty standard to leave a cash tip for bartenders at weddings — especially if it’s an open bar. However, a young bartender named Hannah Borsenik revealed in a TikTok video — captioned “This labor isn’t, free people” — that she supposedly was “not allowed” by a couple to put out a tip jar at … Read more
Heidi Klum has returned to her runway. But not everyone was thrilled to hear what the host, 52, had to say during the Season 21 premiere of “Project Runway” on Thursday. After a Disney-themed challenge put contestant Antonio Estrada in the bottom, he had some tense words for Klum, who returned to the competition series … 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
She threw big shade on her big day. Under the guise of “body positivity,” a brazen bridezilla sat all of her plus-size guests — including chunky close relatives — at table labeled “Weight Watchers.” “My sister sat me at a table specifically reserved for overweight people at her wedding reception,” the bride’s older sibling, a 32-year-old woman, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: We have an annual weekend family reunion that includes family and significant others along with their children. Most of the children are adults now. One of them (my niece) was recently married and is asking if her new husband’s sister (and possibly her boyfriend) can come to the reunion. We don’t have anyone … 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
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
They sent them “packing.’ A pair of “disruptive passengers” were ejected from a Viva Aerobus flight in Mexico after barging past crew members and yanking other passengers’ luggage out of the overhead, as seen in a video taking off online. The male passenger slams the overhead bin. Jam Press “They started insulting the flight attendant … 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
A royal relationship that didn’t take root. Meghan Markle was “very rude” to a gardener working on the grounds of Windsor Castle during her time as a senior member of the royal family, prompting the late Queen Elizabeth to intervene, a royal author claimed in a resurfaced interview. Historian Hugo Vickers made the allegation months … Read more
Legendary comedian Dana Carvey once took a joke too far and told Bill Gates he “looked like a turtle” — angering the billionaire enough to cause him to storm off the stage. The SNL alum revealed he was asked to revive his iconic “Church Lady” character from his time on the sketch show during a … 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
Look what you made me brew. Starbucks baristas are constantly under pressure to complete coffee orders as quickly as possible, so mistakes are bound to happen — sometimes innocently and other times deliberately. A former Starbucks barista shared on Reddit how exactly they would sneakily seek out revenge on rude customers. The former employee wrote … Read more