Should You Pay Rent If You Move Back in With Family?

Thanks to ever-rising inflation rates, more people are unable to afford their rent and are moving back in with family…

Price Prying: Do You Have To Reveal How Much You Paid?

To many, the subject of money is simply off limits. Asking questions like how much someone paid for something…

How to Say Thank You for an Unexpected Gift

Etiquette experts chime in with tips about being a gracious recipient, even in instances in which you’re ultra surprised!

As You Hit The Holiday Home Stretch, Feel Free To Cross These People Off Your Gifting List

As You Hit The Holiday Home Stretch, Feel Free To Cross These People Off Your Gifting List

7 Etiquette Rules to Follow and Ignore in 2021 and Beyond

As the world changes, the wedding industry has adopted a new set of etiquette rules that better reflect modern times.

How Much Should You Spend on Gifts for Acquaintances?

Maybe you were invited to a housewarming party by a friend of a friend. Or your office is planning a holiday gift exchange among employees. Whatever the reason, when choosing a gift for an acquaintance, it’s important to select something tasteful. That includes a gift that falls into the right price point.

What Is Lipstick Etiquette?

Learn the best expert lipstick etiquette tips from Always Appropriate: Image & Etiquette Consulting

How To Say ‘No’ to Friends or Family Who Want To Borrow Money

It’s pretty much always awkward when a friend or family member asks to borrow money. The last thing you want is to offend the other person, but in some cases, you’re absolutely not going to give them any money. Unfortunately, you might be feeling uneasy, because you don’t quite know how to handle the situation.

Modern Money Etiquette: What’s Really the Best Way To Handle Splitting the Check?

After more than a year of pandemic lockdowns and social distancing, we’re all jumping at the chance to meet up for food and drinks with loved ones. But when it comes to divvying up that check at the end, that age-old dilemma of how to split the bill will undoubtedly rise again.

7 Non-Obvious Covid-Era Etiquette Tips

We may not be hanging out in the same rooms together, but over the past year, getting used to new ways of interacting with other people has spawned a whole new set of rules of engagement.