Social Etiquette - Page 2

Travel December 26

Travelers warned as dangerous airplane sleeping position gains popularity

Viral TikTok airplane sleeping trend sparks safety warnings from medical experts who say the position could cause deadly blood clots and thrombosis.

Travel December 24

Flyers warn air travel is becoming unbearable as passenger seats keep shrinking

Passengers share cramped airplane seat stories on social media, sparking heated debates about airline policies and personal space boundaries during flights.

Travel December 22

Flying for Christmas? Avoid 3 travel mistakes that ruin holiday trips and get people in trouble

Three major travel issues can turn Christmas flights into chaos and add more stress than necessary, from overpacking to rude behavior, say former flight attendants.

Food-Drink December 9

Hot debate about 'nightmare' plane passenger erupts after man brews espresso at 35,000 feet

A viral TikTok shows a passenger making fresh espresso on a commercial flight using a portable brewing device, sparking mixed reactions about in-flight etiquette.

Travel December 2

Pope Leo XIV praised for 'dressing with respect' aboard airplane in new civility push

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy praised Pope Leo XIV's airplane outfit in a viral social media post, sparking debate about airline dress codes and civility today.

Lifestyle December 1

Communal dining makes Gen Z comeback, but older guests push back on 'chaotic' trend

Older diners push back as Gen Z revives communal dining restaurant tables to connect with strangers after the isolation of the pandemic. Experts weigh in on the eating trend.

Thanksgiving November 27

Thanksgiving truce declared as half of Americans go silent on one topic at tables

Multiple polls reveal Americans are steering clear of politics at Thanksgiving tables, with 24% citing political discussions as the most stressful part of the holiday.

Travel November 24

Stop wearings pajamas on airplanes, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says about 'bringing civility back'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launches an initiative urging travelers to ditch pajamas on flights as part of a larger effort to restore civility in air travel.

Restaurants November 9

Americans are fed up with tipping culture, yet many still shell out 20% at restaurants

A new study reveals Americans are split on restaurant tipping. Thirty-four percent still tip 20%, while others give less than 10%, showing growing fatigue with tipping culture nationwide.

Food-Drink November 4

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani draws criticism for hand-eating rice, igniting debate

For eating rice with his hands, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has faced criticism, sparking debate about cultural food practices and Western etiquette norms.

ChatGPT October 21

Rude ChatGPT prompts, better answers? What the data says

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says polite words like "please" and "thank you" cost millions annually, while direct prompts may improve ChatGPT accuracy by several points.