Social Etiquette - Page 5

March 13, 2026

'Worst plane ride': Airline passenger claims she was repeatedly shoved for reclining her seat

A flight passenger who reclined her seat on a plane was aggressively shoved and jolted by the person behind her, according to her viral TikTok video. Others weighed in.

March 12, 2026

Former NFL star sparks viral debate over tipping practices at self-service restaurants

Former NFL star J.J. Watt's viral post about self-service tipping sparks debate as Americans call tipping culture 'out of control' amid confusing prompts.

March 10, 2026

Americans are fed up with tipping culture as nearly 9 in 10 say it's completely 'out of control'

A survey found that 83% of Americans want automatic service charges banned as tipping culture spirals out of control across restaurants, coffee shops and beyond.

March 7, 2026

Etiquette expert reveals 5 common coffee shop habits that customers need to stop

Coffee shops aren't your living room, says one etiquette expert. Discover the unwritten rules about ordering, lingering and respecting shared public spaces.

March 6, 2026

Major airline reportedly considers deluxe cleaning for premium seats only as passengers vent online

Southwest Airlines is considering a cleaning policy that would deep-clean premium seats between flights, while leaving coach cabins relatively untouched.

March 4, 2026

Passengers refusing to wear headphones on flights could be kicked off aircraft: 'It's about time'

United Airlines now requires passengers to use headphones for audio and video content on flights, updating its contract to address complaints. Travelers reacted on social media.

February 28, 2026

America's biggest tippers revealed: The 5 most and least 'generous' states

South Carolina leads the nation in tipping at 20.71%, while Oregon ranks lowest at 13.10%, according to new study that reveals how "tip fatigue" shapes gratuity habits in the U.S.

February 27, 2026

Family of 6 exposes 'insanely expensive' airport food with pizza order, igniting online backlash

Sparking heated online debate, an Oregon mom's airport pizza hack goes viral with 13 million views as she orders Domino's delivery during a flight delay.

February 21, 2026

Outraged cruise passengers blast company's 'idiotic' new dress code crackdown

Cruise passengers are revolting against Norwegian Cruise Line's new restaurant dress code policy, calling it tone-deaf to the line's famous freestyle cruising culture.

February 14, 2026

Welcome to the dating recession: Why young Americans are giving up on love

Young adults spend four hours daily on social media but can't read social cues on dates, creating a dating recession that threatens future marriage rates.