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We've all had our share of cringeworthy social interactions. While it's common to make a social misstep, it's not a great feeling. We tapped Diane Gottsman, a national etiquette expert, author and ...

Business etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore corrects the mistakes many of us make with our forks and knives, describes how American and Continental styles differ, and explains when it matters most ...

Q. My husband of nine years died in a car crash three years ago. I continued to spend the holidays with his parents each year. Last year his mother passed away so his father is all alone. My new ...

Some may say etiquette is out of date and out of touch. Myka Meier, founder of Beaumont Etiquette, would respectfully counter that, telling me that “actually, etiquette is more important now than ever ...

Starting a new job is always exciting, and it’s fun to make your workspace feel like your own. Maybe it’s a small plant, a quirky pen holder, or even new paper clips. But what happens when someone ...

Dear Eric: I just can’t come to grips with the new style phone etiquette where you send a direct question or comment to someone (texts mainly, or emails, messenger, etc.) and it seems now optional to ...

For more than half a century, the cubicle has dominated American offices. Today it’s synonymous with corporate monotony and conformity, but it actually started life as the antithesis of what it came ...

Millions of children and homeowners will soon be engaging an ancient and bizarre ritual. Children, dressed in fantastic costumes, will besiege homes and demand free candy. Residents will typically ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With so many new social norms and digital platforms, it's easy to mess up on etiquette without even realizing it. Not to worry—you ...

Business Insider asked etiquette experts about the mistakes that should be avoided on a first date. According to the pros, you should never push your date for too much information at once. Arriving ...

There are several unspoken rules that separate individuals in high society from those who are just average people without any social status. When in formal settings, it can become increasingly ...