I love staring at my phone. So why are some tech companies trying to stop me?

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I'm not looking for an iPhone replacement. I love my phone — so much.

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How to fit in at dinner with a billionaire, according to an etiquette expert

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The wealthy are invited to all types of galas and diplomatic dinners.

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A CEO is facing backlash after an influencer said he used his company's Instagram account to attack her

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Rupica Sudan was shocked by the comments she received from a company's official Instagram page.

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Splitting the check is no longer restaurant etiquette — in 2024 it's every diner for themself

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Discussions around how to split a restaurant check are blowing up.

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Got a terrible Christmas gift? Here's what an etiquette expert suggests you should do to avoid hurting anyone's feelings.

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Did you receive a Christmas gift you absolutely hate? Here's what you can do to avoid hurt feelings.

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Funeral directors share 7 rules of etiquette and their biggest pet peeves they wish everyone knew

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Dino Cantelmi, Randi Goldstein-Casey, and Elizabeth Fournier.

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I'm an etiquette coach who sees Gen Zers make the same big mistakes. Here are the worst ones and how to fix them.

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Jayne Withers says Gen Zers are usually shocked when she asks them to put their phones away.

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Here's how much you should tip at restaurants, salons, hotels — for food delivery, and more

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Many Americans feel confused or frustrated about how much to tip these days. We asked etiquette experts for their advice.

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I teach dining etiquette to Americans. Many people miss the basics — here are the most common mistakes I see.

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Jayne Withers.

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Ron DeSantis has been described as having the 'personality of a piece of paper.' That can be fixed, etiquette and dating experts say.

Tech Insider : Politics
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis greeting residents at a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2023, in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

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