Etiquette

9 Bad House Guest Behaviors Guaranteed to Keep You From Ever Being Invited Back

Whether you're staying with family this holiday season or crashing on a friend's couch for a few days, knowing how to be a great house guest can make a big impact and even determine the future of your relationships!

Should Moms-to-Be Feel Obligated to Open Gifts at Their Baby Showers?

This Is Exactly Who You Should Invite to a Bridal Shower

I'm the matron of honor in my sister's upcoming wedding, which means I'm responsible for planning her bridal shower.

3 Reasons You Should Stop Opening Gifts During Parties

Now that I'm in my mid-20s, I've been attending more celebratory events than ever before.

The Reason I’m Not Writing My Kid’s Thank-You Notes This Year

My husband and I tend to balance each other out; where one person fails, the other one picks up the slack.

An Open Letter to People Who Don't Understand Subway Etiquette

To the people who don't understand proper subway manners,

Rival the Ritz: Holiday Hosting Tips You Never Thought Of

Right about this time of year is when the requests start flowing in.

Saying No to Being a Bridesmaid? Here's Exactly How to Do It

Whether it's because you're suffering from always-the-bridesmaid syndrome, you're having money troubles, or you simply don't support the wedding, turning down a bridesmaid offer is a terrifying task.

13 Times You Were Guilty of These Stereotypical Tourist Moves

No matter where we go on vacation, when we travel outside of our country, we're a tourist.

4 Polite Ways to Deal With Unwanted Coffee Invites

It seems like the busier you get, the more coffee invites you receive.