#etiquette

#etiquette

It's important to communicate with the hosts and clarify the intentions behind a 'couples only' invitation. It’s likely aimed at plus-ones rather than excluding singles.

Miss Manners suggests that you do your best to ignore your guests' bathroom habits and resist putting up that sign. People have all sorts of private behaviors.

Festivals are fantastic opportunities for creating memories, but remember to balance personal documentation with respect for fellow attendees who also wish to enjoy the experience.

"One can enforce a building rule rudely and one can enforce it politely, but you appear to be asking if the rule itself is rude."

The prevailing rule of etiquette discourages people from giving unsolicited advice about others' parenting choices, even when concern arises about potential health risks for children.

"This isn't a bad idea, but it should be organized by parents, not pressured by the school to contribute."

Etiquette is not in the business of making everything exactly fair. Unless things are overtly unfair, it is more polite not to notice.

Asking people about their medical devices is technically not, Miss Manners admits, inquiring into someone's medical condition which would be a no-no, but it is too nearly that to receive her blessing.

During a new profile for Tatler, Annabel Elliot, Queen Camilla's sister, revealed she can't bring herself to curtsy to her sister, defying royal protocol.

One can easily lock a car with a single button press, avoiding the loud chirp that startles others. This behavior may reflect a lack of concern for people around.

Whether you're a newcomer or a connoisseur, whiskey tastings provide a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, meet enthusiasts, and enjoy rare selections.

"When such talks exceeded the ceremonial part, the event was renamed a celebration of life... it is a lot more cheerful."

One way to think about which knife to use is to consider how you would carve a large piece of meat with a larger version of each knife.

The user posed on Reddit, "People who graze at supermarkets. Why do you do it?" sparking a debate on whether this behavior is acceptable.

Every Thursday evening was 'fancy dinner' during which there were so many more rules than dinner the rest of the week. For the rest of the week, the rules were just not to be messy and not to be rude.

"Failure to comply with any of these rules can result in a formal warning... management has free rein to cancel any membership for any reason at any time."