Social Etiquette - Page 4

April 10, 2026

Outraged passengers say parents ditched rowdy kids in coach while they upgraded to first class

A viral Reddit post claims that parents left three rowdy, unsupervised children in coach on a United Airlines flight while the adults reportedly relaxed in first class.

April 4, 2026

Travel experts warn against one tipping habit while visiting popular vacation spots

American tipping habits can backfire in Europe, where leaving loose change may be seen as rude. Travel experts share how to tip without offending.

March 29, 2026

'Midwest goodbye': Why leaving a dinner in the heartland can take hours

The "Midwest goodbye," sometimes called the Minnesota or Wisconsin goodbye, is a drawn-out farewell ritual of hugs, small talk and leftover offers from door to driveway.

March 27, 2026

Restaurants may be quietly inflating your tip — and diners are starting to notice

Restaurant owners say tips should be calculated on pre-tax totals, warning that post-tax tipping inflates bills and erodes customer trust. A recent dining controversy stirred debate.

March 24, 2026

Houston rodeo cracks down with new dress code after revolt about ‘out of control’ attire

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which just concluded, banned revealing clothing, visible undergarments and gang-affiliated attire following social media backlash.

March 23, 2026

No tips, worse service? Restaurant owners warn trend is 'degrading' dining experience

Restaurant owners debate the no-tip dining trend, with some saying transparent pricing helps diners, while others warn about degrading service and lost profits.

March 22, 2026

Chili's roasts Ruth's Chris after dress code controversy ignites online outrage

Chili's fired back at Ruth's Chris Steak House on X over its dress code, saying the only rule is that guests must be dressed, earning over a million views.

March 19, 2026

Popular steakhouse's dress code sparks backlash as diners told to ditch hats or eat at the bar

Dress code policy by Ruth's Chris Steak House sparks viral debate as diners clash over "business casual" rules banning hats and tank tops from dining rooms.

March 17, 2026

Is the 'Irish goodbye' rude? Experts say most people get it wrong

The "Irish goodbye" isn't uniquely Irish, and it has global variations. Experts agree, though, that there's a right way to slip out of parties without being rude.

March 14, 2026

Etiquette expert goes viral for revealing the proper way to eat cereal: 'Diabolical'

Viral video shows British etiquette coach's controversial cereal eating technique using spoon and fork, sparking heated debate with over 5 million views.