You might not like my answer: My instinct is to never take my shoes off in public for many reasons, the first of which is tetanus. But I rarely wear high heels, so my opinion may be immaterial to you.

Punctuality and dress code aren't nearly as important to workers as another point of office etiquette in today's workplaces. It doesn't matter to most workers if you're going to be late for an ...

The protocols around putting your elbows on a table are among the etiquette rules that have changed over time. Luke Chan via Getty Images These days, many aspects of traditional etiquette feel ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Modern workplaces are nuanced. Some people work hybrid or remote schedules and communicate digitally, ...

Choosing the right outfit is crucial for any formal event. Always pay attention to the dress code mentioned in the ...

Maybe Casual Friday, social media and a more equal male-female balance were supposed to level the field in business; but they also put more landmines into it. The casual feel of a modern workplace ...

For starters, please don’t bring gifts to the reception. While you may find that a tradition-loving couple will still opt-in to the classic receiving line at the entrance to the reception, many ...

Now that the U.S. Senate has dropped its dress code requirement — sparking controversy and even criticism from those who have suggested the move was done to appease Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of ...

Q: I’ve known my ex since high school. We were married 20 years and have two teenage boys that live a week with me and a week with him. He recently started dating a woman that is only 7 years older ...

Not RSVP’ing is one of the biggest wedding etiquette mistakes you can make. Couples base the entire day (and budget!) on ...

In an increasingly casual society, expert and author Elaine Swann makes the case for dressing up Catherine Santino is a Style Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She began as a contributor for PEOPLE in 2022 ...

Students returning to in-person learning may wear a superhero T-shirt or jeans at regional school districts that have relaxed dress codes. Meanwhile students learning remotely are also expected to ...