4 mistakes to stop making on a plane, according to an etiquette coach

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
People sitting on rows of seats on a plane, with one person reaching their hand up to call for a flight attendant.
There are several things passengers should avoid doing on a plane.

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I spent 8 years living in big cities on the East Coast before realizing my ideal home was the smaller one where I grew up

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A woman smiling and posing with her arms up at the High Falls in Rochester, New York. She's wearing a green long-sleeved sweater.
I spent years living in major East Coast cities, and now I'm back in my hometown of Rochester, New York.

Emma Guillen

I bailed on my sister-in-law's destination bachelorette party. If she wanted me there, she should've paid for my trip.

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Destination bachelorette parties can be expensive and turning down an invitation can feel difficult.

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6 easy ways to upgrade a box of brownie mix, from a former pastry cook

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Pan with brownies in it, spatula scooping one out
Although I think boxed brownie mixes are pretty close to perfect, there are a few simple ways I'd upgrade them.

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I'm a travel planner who's been on over 25 cruises. Here are the 9 biggest mistakes I see cruisers make.

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Author posing on cruise, cruise ship
I've planned and been on many cruises over the years, and some people make the same mistakes.

Jennifer Greene

I tried one of Ina Garten's easy sandwich recipes. It took 10 minutes to make and tasted way better than takeout.

Tech Insider : Business
Lara taking a selfie holding a tuna-met made from Ina Garten's recipe.
I made Ina Garten's easy tuna melt recipe for a quick lunch.

Lara Walsh

I've been a bartender for over 10 years. Here are 11 things I wish customers would stop doing.

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bartender mixing a pink drink in a highball glass at a bar
I've worked as a bartender for over a decade.

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As a New York City local, there are 5 things I wish tourists would stop doing when they visit

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Empty crosswalk in New York City
I've seen tourists make a lot of the same mistakes when they visit New York City.

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My friend's getting married on a Thursday. A bunch of guests are annoyed, but I think it's pretty smart.

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Hands holding champagne glasses, cheersing
I'm glad my friends could save money with a Thursday wedding and don't mind taking time off since I've been given 11 months' notice.

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I went to Costa Rica for the first time. Here are 5 things I'm glad I packed — and 3 I wish I'd brought.

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An aerial shot of the rainforests and beaches in Costa Rica.
I had the time of my life in Costa Rica, but there were a few things I wish I'd packed.

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