I work at Dunkin’ — a ‘rude’ customer said I made her daughter cry

I work at Dunkin’ — a ‘rude’ customer said I made her daughter cry

Donut go breaking my heart. A Maine woman who says she works at Dunkin’ took to TikTok to claim she was accused of “ruining” a child’s day over a mere chocolate donut. Callie, who goes by the username @callliedrew on the social media app, reports a mom called her out for upsetting her daughter after revealing … Read more

Is it rude to decline ‘best man’ invite over destination wedding’s high costs?

Is it rude to decline ‘best man’ invite over destination wedding’s high costs?

The COVID-19 pandemic silenced wedding bells for thousands of Americans over the last few years. Now, with wedding bells finally ringing again, the costs associated with the special day once again have some invitees weighing their options — and even declining to attend. A Reddit user sought advice after he was asked to be best man at his friend’s … Read more

I didn’t tip on my Outback Steakhouse takeout — and got a rude ‘tip’ back

I didn’t tip on my Outback Steakhouse takeout — and got a rude ‘tip’ back

It’s always fresh in the Outback … literally. One woman on TikTok shared that after she went to pick up her takeout order at an Outback Steakhouse, they allegedly left her a “passive-aggressive” note on her receipt after she didn’t leave them a tip, sparking a debate in the comments. The creator, who goes by … Read more

I refuse to go to weddings, baby showers — it’s rude to invite me just for a gift

I refuse to go to weddings, baby showers — it’s rude to invite me just for a gift

To this brazen brunette, receiving a wedding invite can be a major slight.  Mom of three Lanette Rincon has warned both close and estranged friends not to invite her to watershed fêtes if they aren’t regularly including her in more mundane activities like movie nights and coffee runs.  She suspects that an invitation to a … Read more

I caught my rude neighbor being a Grinch over my Christmas display

I caught my rude neighbor being a Grinch over my Christmas display

Bah, humbug! An elderly man has been caught on camera attempting to stifle a UK couple’s Christmas cheer by overturning the festive doormat they proudly placed outside of their apartment. Edinburgh-based Lewys Fraser posted peephole footage of the incident to TikTok where it quickly went viral, clocking up 41,000 views and a whole lot of … Read more

Gen Z has hidden meanings for emojis beyond ‘rude,’ ‘hostile’ thumbs-up

Gen Z has hidden meanings for emojis beyond ‘rude,’ ‘hostile’ thumbs-up

If you want to avoid being considered passive-aggressive by a Gen Zer, think twice before sending that thumbs-up emoji. Emojis tend to have hidden meanings that have created confusion between generations, according to Keith Broni, the editor-in-chief of emoji reference website, Emojipedia. Along with the thumbs-up emoji, the crying with laughter emoji and the slight … Read more

Conan O’Brien reportedly fired a staffer after ‘rude’ restaurant incident

Conan O’Brien reportedly fired a staffer after ‘rude’ restaurant incident

A former staffer of Conan O’Brien revealed Tuesday that the late-night show host once fired a former crew member because they were allegedly rude to a server in a restaurant. According to former staffer Todd Levin — who wrote for “Conan” from 2010 to 2020 — the 59-year-old comedian got annoyed when the unnamed employee … Read more

Dear Abby: I get stressed out from spending time with my rude grandson

Dear Abby: I get stressed out from spending time with my rude grandson

DEAR ABBY: I must be the worst grandma in the world because I do not like my grandson. He’s 16, rude, disrespectful, has no manners and his hygiene is almost nonexistent. When I mention my concerns to my son, he says, “I’m working on it.” My daughter-in-law refuses to discuss it and just walks away. … Read more