Everyday Etiquette
Some of the Most Important Manners are the Ones We Use Everyday
Are manners old fashioned? No way! Old manners are old fashioned but cell phone manners, online manners, gender neutral pronouns and titles and the etiquette of social distancing are anything but. New etiquette emerges as fast as old manners loose their utility and go out of style. From the home office, to the Zoom family reunion, to asking wear someone is 'from' we have advice on manners today that will help keep you current.
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Etiquette for Volunteering
While volunteering isn't a job, many of the same expectations apply. Here are four tips for how to approach…
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How to Choose Luggage
Like your attire, luggage can be part of your image when you travel. Here are some things to consider…
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Before You Travel: Acquaint Yourself with Your Destination
Before you begin your journey, do a bit of research to familiarize yourself with the country to which…
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Skiing Etiquette Tips
Ten tips for having a great - and polite - time on the slopes this season.
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Sports: Be a Team Player
In the game or just spectating, it's important to keep it positive when we play and watch sports together.
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The Respectful Spectator
Don't want to be known as the world's most obnoxious fan? Here are a few good-sport guidelines for your…
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Video: Peggy and Cindy Talk Etiquette for Kids and Teens
Authors Peggy Post and Cindy Post Senning, Ed.D. sit down to talk about etiquette for kids and teens.…
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The Principles of Etiquette
This is the single most important thing we hope you read about etiquette. It's that important. It's the…
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My Thoughts on Rudeness and Kids
Cindy Post Senning, Ed.D. shares her thoughts on kids and rudeness.
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The Polite Pedestrian or Dog Walker
Whether you're going for a leisurely stroll, in a hurry, or taking the dog out for a walk, here are a…
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Pet Etiquette
We asked, our Etiquette Daily blog readers, what advice they have for pet etiquette. Here a selection…
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People Who Work in Your Home
There are many different ways to employ someone who will spend time working in your home. Here are four…
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Couch Crashing: Friend or Freeloader?
What do you do when a friend has been crashing in your living room for a week now and shows no signs…
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The Power of a Great Compliment
There is very little in the world so effective at making someone else feel good as a well-delivered compliment.…
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How Rude
It’s OK to stand up to rude behavior as long as you don’t respond unkindly. Staying cool is the best…
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Five Ways to Combat Rudeness
Handling other people's rudeness is tricky. You can't control someone else's behavior. So focus on maintaining…
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The Good Conversationalist: The Basics
From choosing your topic to the subtleties of body language, here are some basic pointers on how to become…
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Answering Your Cell Phone in Public
Consider your surroundings before you make or take a cell phone call in public.
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A Great Handshake at Home or Abroad
Greetings are an important first impression. Here's how to get it right no matter where in the world…
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Daily Worth: Guest Gifts That Say Thanks
Many guests do take their hosts out to dinner as a thank-you, but it’s not required. In fact, there is…
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Important Manners for Driving
Driving the kids to practice, commuting to work, running errands—many people spend a good part of their…
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Guide to Using Pronouns and Properly Addressing Our Gender-Diverse World
It is important to recognize and respect the gender identity of individuals by using correct personal…
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Dating: The All-Important "Ask"
When you call to ask someone out, always have a plan in mind, even if it’s a spur-of-the-moment suggestion…
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Dating 101: Small Things that Make a Big Difference
Here are some simple things you can do on a date that will leave the other person feeling relaxed and…
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Roommates: Establishing House Rules
In college, my roommate and I had drastically different social lives. Here are the house rules we came…
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Four Steps to Neighborhood Peace
Whether you live in a residential neighborhood of freestanding houses, a condo development, or a tall…
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Neighbors: How to Raise a Concern Politely
Maintaining a good relationship with your neighbors also requires clear honest communication. If you…
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Neighborly Manners
Good neighbors don't impose. But what exactly is an imposition? As you get to know your neighbors you'll…
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Daily Worth: When a Borrowed Item Gets Broken
My friend borrowed my digital camera for her vacation, but she just emailed me to say that she lost it.…
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Golf: Repairing Ball Marks and Divots
Of the specific course-related behaviors cited by Post Golf Survey respondents, one faux pas stands out…
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Dos and Don'ts at the Gym
From cell phones to sweaty machines, exercising at a health club or fitness center calls for considering…
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End of Summer Tipping Guide
Don’t forget everyone who has made your summer more enjoyable! As with holiday tipping, this is a way…
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Ms, Miss, or Mrs: Guide to Addressing Women & Girls
Traditionally, how a woman was addressed when using titles had to do with identifying her marital status,…