etiquette
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Be The Hero Who Brings Serving Utensils To Your Holiday Party
Unless you are hosting a party these holidays, you are most likely going to be a guest in someone’s home, and you should bring something to share with the host and other guests. Sides, desserts and alcohol are all obviously good choices, but a real hero brings serving utensils.
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How To Keep A Conversation Flowing
The pauses were excruciating. My parents and I stared across the room at my chemistry teacher and his wife. We smiled northern white Protestant smiles. We had nothing to say. I vowed that when I grew up, I would never settle for an awkward conversation.
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Here’s When It’s Appropriate To Comment On Someone’s Body Transformation
Bodies change a great deal over time, and sometimes those transformations are dramatic. When you see a friend who suddenly looks different, there’s a strong impulse to remark on it. Sometimes that kind of comment will be extremely welcome ” even expected ” and sometimes it will be unappreciated and downright hurtful.
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Everyone Hates You When You’re Selfish In A Crowd
Reddit must know it’s Jerk Week. The top post on r/AskReddit recently asked, “What is something we can all agree on being a ‘dick move’?” The top answers, agreed upon by thousands of Reddit users, shared a theme: The most universal dick move is being selfish in a crowd. Especially being selfish in a crowd…