Etiquette expert William Hanson joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about proper manners and polite behavior. Why is “no elbows on the table” a rule? Is there a proper way to stir ...

Etiquette isn’t about old-fashioned politeness or outdated rules about opening doors and folding napkins (and it’s not always common sense). At its core, good etiquette is the oil that keeps society ...

You always say "please" and "thank you." You hold the door open for people behind you. You even know which fork to use at dinner! Your etiquette must be pretty good ...

Over the years — and especially in the wake of the pandemic — our conversations have shifted to address topics that barely existed a decade ago, such as navigating etiquette in hybrid work ...

Etiquette experts agree that bringing a cellphone to the Thanksgiving table is the rudest. A good guest keeps conversations light and inclusive, avoiding controversial topics like politics. Arriving ...