Social Etiquette - Page 7

December 2, 2025

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.

December 1, 2025

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.

November 27, 2025

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.

November 24, 2025

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.

November 9, 2025

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.

November 4, 2025

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.

October 21, 2025

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.