Category: polite

Twice Is Nice

Before you head out to the store, head into your closet. Rather than let a perfectly good present that simply isn’t your style go to waste, regift it. It’s a great idea, as long as you obey these simple, straightforward rules. New-ness Matters Any regifted gift must be in perfect, new, never-used-even-briefly condition. Unless it’s…


Twice Is Nice: The Essential Rules of Regifting Etiquette

Before you head out to the store, head into your closet. Rather than let a perfectly good present that simply isn’t your style go to waste, regift it. It’s a great idea, as long as you obey these simple, straightforward rules. New-ness Matters Any regifted gift must be in perfect, new, never-used-even-briefly condition. Unless it’s…


Mastering Driving Etiquette

Driving is often a solitary pursuit, as you roll along alone with your thoughts or listen to the music. But it’s likely that you are surrounded by other people in their cars, making good manners a must for safety and civility. Pay Attention It’s easy to become oblivious to the world around us as we…


No-Sweat Gym Etiquette

Staying healthy means hitting the gym, where you can get buff and shed stress as you “get in the zone,” but be sure to pack good manners in your gear bag. Be Thoughtful Part of the gym experience is sharing the equipment. If you’ve been on the only rowing machine for 30 minutes and there…