Social Etiquette

More Reasons to Leave New York: Pat Kiernan, Insomnia and the Pencil-In

Howard Jordan Jr. | Posted 05.24.2012

Howard Jordan Jr.

New York City requires every one of us to be in a constant state of catching up, getting even, or getting ahead in one form or another. So, falling asleep means falling behind.

Mobile Manners

Tamara Shayne Kagel | Posted 04.02.2012

Tamara Shayne Kagel

Have you noticed that when you make plans with someone, you almost never really make plans with them? You essentially make plans to talk with them on the phone at a certain time from a certain location. This drives me crazy.

'Tis the Season (for Political Hijacking)

Philip Galanes | Posted 02.19.2012

Philip Galanes

Why would we voluntarily model our private behavior on the provocations of Bill O'Reilly and Chris Matthews, in our own homes, with our actual loved ones?

Think Gossip Is Harmless? Research Says Otherwise

Posted 10.30.2011

Across offices in every industry and workers in every function few things are constant. But one of them is definitely gossip. Talking about other peop...

Trymaine Lee

Newark Etiquette Classes Lift Lives, One Place Setting At A Time

HuffingtonPost.com | Trymaine Lee | Posted 08.20.2011

NEWARK, N.J. -- J. Wesley Tann spent much of his life traveling the world, gallivanting among the most fashionable sets and cavorting with the elite. ...

Royal Boot Camp: 16 Days and Counting

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 06.13.2011

Lisa Mirza Grotts

If you're going to London for the Royal Wedding or just staying home to watch the coverage of the on television, here are some factoids that will help you enjoy it all to the fullest.

11 Etiquette Tips For Facebookers

Amy Chan | Posted 11.17.2011

Amy Chan

Most of us were taught the basics of social graces and etiquette as far back as kindergarten, but the rapid emergence of social media has come with a whole new set of ways to conduct oneself online.

Pajamas in Public Places

Deborah Plummer | Posted 05.25.2011

Deborah Plummer

A New Year brings the promise of new beginnings and new ways of knowing. Yet I am not prepared for what appears to be a new, growing, cultural trend.