Hate shopping? Surly sales staff, long lines...tune in for ways to save the day...and your temper!
Today we are going to be talking about how to turn retail hell into, well, peace on earth! Okay, at least we’ll get a piece of really great advice that will make us all feel a lot better! We are all under added stress today, just trying to make ends meet, so many things up in the air—our health care, our kids, our job security is in question for many of us, and we are simply trying to make sure we have a roof over our heads and food on the table.
Ignoring emails? Questions too personal? You may need a lesson in online dating etiquette.
I recently received a message on OkCupid from an attractive, educated, interesting guy. All it said was, “Hi. Nice profile.” And he signed his name. I enjoyed reading his profile, but I was very put off by the red dot signifying that he “replies very selectively” to the emails he receives. My first thought was that he must ignore all of the women who email him. And in that case, why would I want to know him? Instead of jumping to conclusions, however, I wrote back. “Back at ya. But what’s up with the red dot?”
From what to wear to how to act, Anna Post has your first date etiquette covered!
As the great-granddaughter of Emily Post and the current face of the Emily Post Institute, Anna Post certainly knows a thing or two about looking and feeling your best ... and how to impress your cute plus one amidst the fall foliage.
What percentage of women have sent sexy text messages? Find out!
Just how attached are you to your mobile phone? According to OnlineCollege, 10 percent of people under 25 text during sex. Among all adults surveyed, 15 percent said they would answer a phone call in the middle of sex. Do your friends really need a play-by-play, 160-character description while you are naked, under the sheets with your significant other?
Everybody needs to feel appreciated in a relationship.
If I recall anything from my upbringing, it's the following two rules: "If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all," and "Remember to always say 'please' and 'thank you'."
It's tempting to pin all those pretty wedding cakes, but one expert says: refrain!
Our exclusive interview with Anna Post, great-great-granddaughter of late etiquette guru Emily Post.
What's appropriate when it comes to divulging information in your online dating profile and via social media? In our exclusive interview with Anna Post, the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, she told us some "golden rules" to keep in mind when online dating and when using social media in general. Perfect timing, since it's National Etiquette Week!
Should you get your guy's mom a Mother's Day gift?
You already bought a present for your own mother. Now, as for his...
You're all set when it comes to presents for your own mom (and it's only Wednesday! Go you!) but then the thought dawns on you: "Uh oh. Am I supposed to get my boyfriend/fiance/husband's mom something?"
How texting and tweeting are changing our love lives.
Manners have gone digital. And that means you're probably asking yourself a million little questions about online behavior. When should you text your latest crush? Is it acceptable to announce your company's latest acquisition via tweet? Should you tag your friend on Facebook in that questionably attractive photo? Our online lives bring a totally new world of etiquette. Now, one swift keystroke can literally make or break a relationship, whether it's a crush, colleague, or friend. And though it's definitely not what your mamma taught you, that doesn't mean these 2.0 behaviors give you license to forget everything you learned growing up. The modern and old school need to co-exist.
Germans say "nein" to workplace smooches, calling them "too erotic." So should they be verboten?
In many countries, a kiss on the cheek is a polite way to greet a friend or colleague. But to the Germans, specifically etiquette watchdog group the Knigge Society, cheek-kissing in the workplace is a no-no.
Think dating is weird these days? The Frisky has found dating customs from the olden days that are sure to rival today's sexting, online dating and the rest.
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