Social Etiquette - Page 2

June 14, 2026

Hiking etiquette rules that should be common sense but apparently need to be spelled out for some people

Essential hiking etiquette rules cover yielding to uphill hikers, keeping music to yourself, packing out all trash and being kind on the trail.

June 13, 2026

Taylor Swift’s controversial wedding rule has fans debating who should make plus-one list

Speculation swirls around the upcoming Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding as reports allege a no ring, no bring policy. An etiquette expert weighed in on the plus-one debate.

June 13, 2026

Customers hit with automatic 20% gratuities as restaurants combat tipping confusion

Automatic gratuities at World Cup restaurants spark debate as operators weigh protecting tipped workers against potential consumer backlash over fees.

June 10, 2026

Former Disney star reveals her 'genius hack' for cooling down on delayed flight

Former Disney Channel star Leigh-Allyn Baker sparked debate after soaking her feet in cups of ice on a delayed, overheated plane. Some called it brilliant; others disagreed.

June 6, 2026

Americans say tipping practices 'have become ridiculous' as digital prompts push higher gratuities

A new survey finds that 78% of consumers believe tipping practices "have become ridiculous," with 74% noticing restaurants raising suggested gratuity on screens.

June 5, 2026

Popular cruise line’s bikini crackdown could surprise passengers at island ports

Carnival Splendor passengers reportedly received a notice to avoid bikinis, G-strings, thongs and monokinis during a stop in Lifou, New Caledonia, respecting local customs.

June 1, 2026

Flight attendants beg travelers to stop doing the one thing that annoys crews most

Passengers on board flights should stop touching the attendants to get their attention. Instead, crew members say people should use call buttons, make eye contact or politely speak up.

May 31, 2026

Hollywood actor blasts airplane mode as 'nonsense' in hilarious podcast flight rant

Actor Paul Rudd sparked an airline etiquette debate after calling airplane mode "nonsense" during his appearance on Jake Shane's "Therapuss" podcast.

May 28, 2026

Nearly 40% of Americans admit they've gone on a date just to score a free meal

A new survey finds 39.9% of respondents admit to going on dates just for free food, raising questions about the cost of modern romance and dating etiquette.

May 27, 2026

Fed up with screaming kids at dinner? More Americans support adults-only dining

More Americans support child-free dining options at restaurants, and parents are leading the charge on this, according to a new survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.