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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The Cardinal Rules of Borrowing and Lending
Borrowing and lending can make life easier and better when it works and harder when it does not. Follow…
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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 tips to consider when…
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Before You Travel: Acquaint Yourself with Your Destination
Travel etiquette is key to enjoying a journey. Before you begin your journey, do a bit of research to…
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Golf Manners that Matter
Peter Post's most important golf etiquette tips, from compliments and ball marks to handling handicaps…
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Golf: Playing with a Caddie
Tips for playing golf with a caddie.
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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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Keep the Conversation Going
Attentive listening is a key to keeping a conversation going. Searching for something to say? People…
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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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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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Good Conversation - The Basics Video
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
The top tips for good neighbor manners from the source you trust. Emily Post advice on how to be a great…
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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,…
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Tips for a Happy Thanksgiving
We can’t offer you a turkey hotline, but here are some tips for guests and hosts to help make your Thanksgiving…
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Show Your Thanksgiving Spirit
Let's Celebrate. The fellowship feeling of Thanksgiving is unrivaled among holidays. It's hard to think…
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Why Thanksgiving Is My Favorite Holiday
A Day Devoted to Saying Thank You! I was driving to work today and thinking about etiquette—that may…
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Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Sage Recipe
Its apple-sage and squash-allspice flavor combinations may well have thoughts of Thanksgiving dancing…
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How to Set The Thanksgiving Day Table
All the tips you need to set the table for your Thanksgiving Day meal!
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Seven Holiday Gift Giving Tips for the Office
The year end holidays may be the giving season, but the perennial question is "What do I give to..."…
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Video - Holiday Table Setting Made Easy
In this video, Lizzie Post and her mother, Tricia Post, give detailed advice on how to set a holiday…
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How to Help a Grieving Loved One During the Holidays
The holidays, especially the first ones after the death of a loved one, can be particularly hard. While…
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Holiday Tipping Guide
The holiday season is traditionally the time Americans choose to thank those who provide them with year-round…
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Holiday Tips vs. Holiday Gifts
The holiday season is a budget-stretching season for many. Between your gift list, holiday tips, parties,…
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Holiday Party Planning
With the holidays comes the opportunity to entertain your nearest and dearest, as well as all those people…
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Holiday Houseguest Manners
As a guest, it’s your job to put all your positive qualities on display: enthusiasm, congeniality, consideration,…
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Holiday Greeting Cards
Advice on holiday greeting cards from the number one source on American etiquette.
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Family Holiday Newsletters
An Emily Post Institute survey showed that people have mixed feelings about these newsletters: 53% like…
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Holiday Party Planning 101
Get all the tips and advice you need to host a fabulous holiday party well this year! From invitations…
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Holiday Party Ideas
Need holiday party ideas? Check out these party themes that the Post family has enjoyed over the years!…
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How to Host A Holiday Party
Get all the best tips from Emily Post on how to host a holiday party this holiday season. You've done…
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Canceling Holiday Plans During COVID-19
With the holidays right around the corner, many people are considering canceling multi-family gatherings…
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Ten Tips for Holiday Shopping
The Holidays: the joy, the snow, the rush…the frustration, the bad tempers, the rudeness! Here are ten…
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Gifts That Miss the Mark
What do you do when your uncle gives you the same mixer as the one gathering dust on your counter, or…
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Simple Tips for Gifting Wine
Wine is a wonderful host gift—if you know your host enjoys wine. Do you feel overwhelmed by wine selection?…
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Regifting tips to avoid hurt feelings
What is regifting? When, and under what circumstances, is it ever okay to regift?
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The Etiquette of Regifting
Regifting can be a wonderful way to give new life to old items and stick to a sustainability goal but…
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