Miss Manners: I had the audacity to hand my daughter a note when she was on the phone

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I came home from work one evening and found my daughter on the phone, so I passed her a note. She ...
Yakima Herald

Performing arts etiquette: Do’s and don’ts, according to readers

From when to applaud to whether to wear perfume, Seattle Times readers share what behaviors they think you should bring to ...

GQ’s 125 Rules for Modern Gentlemen

33. The age gap rule for adults used to be that men shouldn’t date below “half your age plus seven.” We like half your age ...

Miss Manners: Dad questions daughter’s phone etiquette after interruption

Was she wrong to remind you that she was on the phone -- and that your note was therefore an interruption, even if not a verbal one? Or was she wrong to tell you who was on the other end? No and, ...
New York Magazine

‘Is Grandma Home?’ Our Kids Love Yapping Away on Tin Can’s Landline.

One of the hottest topics of conversation among parents right now is what to do about kids and phones. Increasingly, these conversations are dominated by stories of brave families who’ve gone ...
Manteca BulletinOpinion

Nothing shouts ‘you don’t matter’ than a cashier clerk who is texting while customers wait in line

Phone etiquette is an archaic concept if there ever was one. I was getting my hair cut at Scores a few months ago when my ...

‘I can hear their breathing’: Why Gen Z doesn’t say ‘hello’ when answering the phone

“I just found out that Gen Z don’t answer the phone when they answer the phone,” one recruiter explained in a recent TikTok ...
Her Campus

Two in a Room: The Unwritten Rules of Dorm Etiquette

Freshman year comes with many adaptations, and one of the biggest is learning how to navigate dorm life. It’s easy to ...
Parade on MSN

You Should Stop Doing This ‘Surprisingly Rude’ Hangout Habit ASAP, an Etiquette Expert Warns

"Out of sight, out of mind. Even just the sight of your phone lying out on the table when you're with your family or friends can be a signal to those you're with that your attention is divided," ...

Miss Manners: Old friend’s kind words during phone call touched me. But what should I say in return?

GENTLE READER: Your friend’s words touched you because they were genuine and spontaneous. No doubt she was also feeling sentimental in the face of her upcoming surgery. Had you immediately responded ...
vegoutmag

If you still answer phone calls immediately, psychology says you posses these 8 increasingly rare traits

In an age of scheduled spontaneity and curated availability, the phone-answerers have become emotional archaeologists. The phone rings. Most of us experience a small spike of cortisol, a quick mental ...
nation

‘I refused to sleep my way to the top’: Actress’s fight against exploitation

Her articulate and eloquent voice earned her a certificate of recognition from the Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) head office for telephone etiquette and professionalism. This accolade opened the door to ...