35 Etiquette Tips that Will Make You a Less Terrible Person

22. Earbuds out, sunglasses off.

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Communicating clearly is hard enough when you can hear each other. So no distractions, and I’d like to look you in the eye, please. It’s just a little more human.

23. Don’t show up empty handed.

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Flowers, chocolates, wine – any small token that says ‘thanks for having me’ will go a long way towards securing your next invite.

 

Weddings

24. Read the goddamn invitation.

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Does it say formalwear? No kids? No mention of a plus one? Then sorry, but you’re dressing up, leaving the tots at home, and hitting the dance floor solo. It’s their day. If you don’t like it, don’t go.

Written by Mary McCaw

Mary is a freelance writer and editor. She's based in San Francisco, but lately, home is wherever her suitcase is. If you really are what you eat, she is at least 50% pizza.