etiquette

11 Open House Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow

You may be excited about finding your dream home, but you still need to mind your manners at an open house.

Here's why big holiday meals are such a drag — along with some pointers about where to learn more about overcoming it all.

Sometimes old-fashioned etiquette is nice, but when it comes to money, sometimes it's completely out of step.

Make any of these bonehead money moves on a first date and you can bet there won't be a second date.

Just because you have zero dollars doesn't mean you can't contribute in other ways. Be thoughtful and kind and they'll always invite you back.

Going from the freelance life to a 9-to-5 doesn't need to be stressful. Here's how to ease right in.

Unless you enjoy being a terrible neighbor, maybe keep the sloppy parking and late night fireworks to a minimum.

The customer is always right, right? Wrong! Don't be a terrible customer.

Getting good service as a patron is a two-way street. If you expect perfect service, you should try to be the perfect customer.

It doesn't take much to be a considerate coworker. Work some of these good deeds into your 9-to-5 and brighten everyone's day — especially yours.

Getting rich isn't easy. But it can be a whole lot easier if you mind your P's and Q's!

Don't tip in Tokyo and don't bring wine to a dinner party in Paris. Follow these and 10 other tips in etiquette to stay classy wherever you are.

It's not easy making the rent, and for many, roommates are unavoidable. Let's try to make this arrangement as painless as possible, shall we?

You've landed an interview — score! Now just don't blow it with one of these major job interview blunders.

Email is essential. But in the office, these 10 typed-out phrases are major no-nos — your job could be at risk!

Graciousness and gratitude are harder to come by these days — but these old school manners really are timeless. Let's bring them back!

It's great that we've thrown aside some rigid social rules and live freer, more casual lives. But some of those old manners were kinda great, too.

No, etiquette is not dead! Help your little ones get ahead by teaching them these basic manners.

Figuring out who pays for the bridesmaids' dresses is tough, but depending on the situation, the rules are clear. Try this cheatsheet and good luck!

The rules of etiquette sometimes seem arcane and inflexible. Don't beat yourself up if you trip over one of these faux pas — own your flub and win.