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.
When he wants your life to be private, but you don't--six rules to follow when blogging about love.
When blogging, how much should you reveal, and how much should you keep between you and your spouse? Sue O'Lear wasn't sure how her husband would respond when she hit Publish on a personal post. Julia Spira, author of The Rules of Netiquette, weighs in.
Bad manners that could get a dude kicked out of the bedroom.
Perfectly good sex can be ruined by really bad manners. There is an unwritten code of sex conduct. Follow it, and your partner will likely be a repeat customer. Break it, and you may screw the likelihood of boning again. After the jump, some examples of bad manners in the bedroom that will get you kicked to the curb.
Three awful types of pick-up lines -- and four that work. Men, take note. Women, flirt away!
Have you heard ridiculous pick-up lines at a bar? If so, you're certainly not in the minority of women. Do you sometimes wish there were a mandatory Bar And Party Etiquette School where men are forced to learn that cheesy, crass comments just aren't going to fly? Well, this video from Fox News iMag is like a mini-etiquette school.
Bodily functions still considered taboo in relationships, men and women agree.
Ladies, is it ever OK to let loose with a fart in front of your man? How about a burp? According to the latest survey from the relationship experts at HowToGetTheManOfYourDreams.com—a website dedicated to offering women relationship advice—all signs point to no.
Modern phones are pretty awesome, so why are we so bad at using them?
According to the New York Times, people don't use the phone any more. Where once someone would make dozens of calls in a day, we now find the medium to be intrusive and tedious. I suppose that limited usage of the phone should be considered at least mildly ironic, given that we're rarely more than a yard from them.
Going home for the holidays? How to talk to nosy friends and relatives.
"When are you going to give me grandchildren? What ever happened to Paul? He was such a nice guy. So, are you seeing someone?" If you've ever heard a question like this and not known what to say, you're not alone. "I have so many clients who freeze when they get asked these types of questions," says dating and relationship coach and YourTango Expert Marni Battista. Your life is your own, and you should only talk about things you're comfortable sharing. Here's how you can steer clear of these potential social landmines.
