General Etiquette

Many people who like to talk, myself included, struggle with listening skills. When we’re “listening,” we’re really just deciding what we’re going to say next and waiting for a break in the...

Ever since Vince Vaughn stated "You're Money Baby" in Swingers, it's been a phrase that's been synonymous with being a cool dude. What really is it to be "Money" though? Too...

“Ahh! There’s that new kid! Oh no, he’s talking to me! What do I do? What do I say?” “Hey, there’s that new employee at the coffee machine. Uh oh, he’s coming over here! I don’t know what to...

You know the words. The F word. The S word and all the inventive combos in between. George Carlin identified several of them from his comedy monologue "Seven Words You Can Never Say On...

I've found that mastering the art of being badass is simpler than I previously believed it to be. I always thought badass was walking around in my leather jacket, flexing my muscles at every...

Today I was roaming the mean streets of Harlem on a kite and realized I've traveled the dirtiest, grittiest, places, and have done some of the sketchiest things with little to no...

Most people prefer ordering at a drive thru because its quicker. However at times the line is long or its not moving. It usually not the fault of the restaurant but the customers ahead of you. ...

The habitual and persistent biting of your nails is a medical condition known as onychophagia. Besides being an unattractive habit, nail biting is detrimental to your health. Long-term...

Let's face it; pretty people have it easy -- easier than most people anyway. If as a pretty person you find yourself pulled over on the side of the road due to a routine traffic stop, there are...

Many children never learn proper social etiquette while growing up. It is not taught in public schools, perhaps with the exception of raising your hand to speak, and not cutting in line. Such...

So you know someone who's spouse is deployed. You have no idea what to do or how to act. Here are some tips to help you add yourself to their life.

It has happened to us all at one time or another, your ring gets stuck on your finger and you try everything to get the ring off. The problem is the more you tug and pull on the ring, the more...

Camping can be a great thing to do with family and friends but what if you wanted to live in the wilderness alone? What would you need to make sure that the experience was a good, meaningful...

Cancer is scary for everyone involved, and it's hard for someone who hasn't lived in "cancer world" to know what to say or do for someone they care about. Plus everyone reacts...

If you often feel as if people are pushing you around all the time, then you need to become more assertive. Becoming more assertive does not mean to become a bully, or make sure that you are...

You need information on a person. It could be even a relative or close friend that you are going to have him as a roommate or marry him/her. You want to know his reputation, his ethics level,...

Whether you live in a small town or a large neighborhood, you are bound to be confronted with neighborhood gossip at some point in time. While some people thrive on gossip, others prefer to keep...

As children, we are always taught that we should not lie. Of course, our parents then proceed to lie to us, left and right, about almost any and every thing. To be sure, these are usually small,...

Ehow is a great way to meet new people, express your interests, and learn new things. I've noticed lately that due to new friends onboard at Ehow who may not be aware, writers are not getting...

We all have egos, but some of us manage it, some of us do not. We all know people, maybe one or two who have huge egos, people who are ego maniacs. Here are some signs.

Are you tired of receiving junk mail? According to the US post office, you have the right to refuse US mail. You can be your own junk mail blocker, without even having to bring the mail into the...

If you are having trouble with your language skills, in a curse or potty mouth sort of way, consider a swear jar. Now this may sound silly, but if your kids see how much they swear and it costs...

People who are clinically depressed suffer from a disease. This disease manifests with the following symptoms; inability to feel happiness, overwhelming sadness, suicidal thoughts, feelings of...

How to act like a gentleman could be considered a dying art. However, with some resolve and some good instruction even the most unlikely man can be transformed into a gentleman. This article...

Ecards have come a long way since when they were first introduced. The million ads, the cheesy graphics, and the multiple click-throughs made them both an embarassment to send, and to receive. ...

Sometimes you may wonder why your friends are guy magnets and you're just on the sidelines. There are plenty of fish in the sea waiting for you. All you need to know is how to reel them in!

While some may consider this to be a dubious topic for a How To article, I offer the following highly-valid points for consideration: 1) About half the population are men. 2) Everyone needs to...

Are you a non-Asian person dating an Asian man or woman? Is your relationship serious enough for you to meet his or her parents? Here are some tips on what will impress the typical Asian parents.

Racism has covered our societies like a dark cloud. Racism is a socially constructed phenomenon. Mostly everyone is a racist to some extent even if he or she will not admit it. Some people are...

Most people want to have friends. We rely on our friends in various situations to provide help, assistance, emotional support, etc. In order to have good friends, you need to be a good friend. ...

A kiss is one of the most intimate and sensuous things you can experience with another person. Unfortunately, many people experience anxiety about kissing or don’t know how to ask for a kiss.

Ah! Telemarketers - what can you really say? Most of these annoying calls are made up of telemarketing lists in a computer system - almost like a robot. You have asked nicely to stop calling,...

Responding to someone who is extremely sick or recently diagnosed with a disease is a difficult thing, and usually, you don't have any time to prepare a proper response. If you keep these simple...

Bring back manners and bring out your inner gentleman! Old fashioned etiquette is back and here to stay. Here's how to be a perfect gentleman and make the ladies swoon!

Greeting an elder appropriately have simple common sense to it. With the younger generations acting their free will so wildly, we wonder if our future is to be a chaotic one. Pass these simple...

Each one of us has the potential to be an Earth Angel. It is, after all, our natural state of being. Here are some tips on how to be an Angel inside and out!

As a mid-westerner, it was ingrained in our manners to never speak of politics or religion with others, often including family or close friends. However, different locations do not necessarily...

Traffic, kids, car won't start, over sleeping- there are thousands of reasons we are late but it doesn't have to be this way. There are specific stragaties we can put into place in our lives to...

Annoying people will continue bothering anyone who gives them a reaction, whether it be good or bad. Learn how to leave them confused and dissatisfied by their interactions with you so they'll...

How do you act on a first date? It's hard to know sometimes. First dates are pretty stressful. If you follow a few simple rules and be yourself, however, you should get through the date feeling...

Everybody has been wronged by another person at some time. At the time, you will probably feel betrayed, angry and perhaps a little sad as well. Nobody stays mad forever, though. Eventually, you...

I wanted to diet my way to weight loss and still save money! And I lost 10 pounds in 8 weeks! I went from 142 to 132 pounds. Was it easy? Yes! Why? I pretty much used self discipline to diet off...

Did it ever occur to you that some skinny people want to gain weight as badly as other women want to lose it? Gaining weight for a skinny woman can be difficult. Sometimes no matter how much she...

People wonder what swagger is, and some think they know but are completly wrong. Swagger is not what you wear, but how you wear it. It's how you walk, talk, and the way you carry yourself in...

This article is written as a guide for anyone who has ever been guilty of showing their underwear (or worse) in public. Maybe you just don't know when it's time to pull up your pants or maybe you...

Bad service is increasingly commonplace in today's fast paced world. Here's how to address it without being bad yourself.

Boundaries define who we are and what we will tolerate. Setting boundaries frees us to live our lives to the fullest and enjoy our life.

Smothering, smouldering, phone calls out of nowhere, "Are you going to break up with me", "What if he's with another girl", if these are traits you often find yourself acting...

This morning I was woken up by the yapping, howling little dog next door and I began to think if the neighbors won't train their dog, maybe I can. Here is what I found out.

An acquaintance of yours is very sad. When you ask them what the matter is they tell you that their pet has died. Since you can't really speak on familiar terms with them, you may not know what to...