You work hard to keep your home tidy and sparkling clean for all to enjoy. And sure, you're happy to share your space, but when it comes to footwear, you draw a hard line: No shoes in the house. Is it rude to ask your guests to remove their shoes before entering your home? We got the scoop from four etiquette experts.
You’ve received a holiday gift through the mail a common enough scenario during a pandemic when meeting face-to-face is, in many cases, not an option.
You open the package and see a thoughtful present inside. But something’s wrong. You search the box several times, but it’s just not there the gift note saying who sent it.
We admit, considering what else is going on in the world, this is a pretty low-level crisis. But it can be awkward. Do you text a few people and ask if they sent it? They may feel bad about not sending a gift if they didn t. Is a phone call more polite? Do you post it on social media for everyone to see?