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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My Thoughts on Rudeness and Kids
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Video: Peggy and Cindy Talk 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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The Polite Pedestrian or Dog Walker
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Pet Etiquette
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People Who Work in Your Home
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Couch Crashing: Friend or Freeloader?
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The Power of a Great 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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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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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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Regifting tips to avoid hurt feelings
What is regifting? When, and under what circumstances, is it ever okay to regift?
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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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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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Good Halloween Manners
Halloween is a fun holiday for children, but it's easy to forget basic manners when there is so much…
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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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The Etiquette of Gifting: Everything You Need to Know