"It is something they enjoy, and while we enjoy it, too, it is in such a large quantity that we find it impossible to eat it ...

When is it okay to buy gifts in bulk, and when is it time to reconsider? An etiquette expert has all the answers.

There are many behviors our society typically considers to be rude, but for people whose brains are wired somewhat differently, these same actions may simply be what comes naturally. Traditionally, ...

In Reader’s Digest’s new series, “Is It Really Rude to…,” Charlotte Hilton Andersen tackles low-stakes etiquette questions from everyday life using a combination of her common sense and vast knowledge ...

In Reader’s Digest’s new series, “Is It Really Rude to…,” Charlotte Hilton Andersen tackles low-stakes etiquette questions ...

Rude people are, sadly, all around us. We deal with them at work, in stores and restaurants, on airplanes and public transit, even at home. They get in our faces and yell. They blame us for things ...

When a friend throws an unexpected jab your way, it stings more than an unpleasant comment from a stranger. It's also harder to know how to proceed because, unlike with a stranger, you will have to ...

Confession: I don’t like swimming. (I hate being cold and I hate being wet, and swimming is both!) But I do love a good hotel pool: Sitting poolside, reading a book and watching my kids from my (dry) ...