The hottest Etiquette Substack posts right now

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If You Do This, Your Emails Might Be Rude

Granted • 16931 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23
💼 Business Communication Etiquette Networking Collaboration Feedback
  1. Don't require acknowledgment that an email was received. It can come off as needy or paranoid.
  2. Instead of directly asking someone to share your content, explain why it might interest them. They're more likely to share it out of genuine interest.
  3. When seeking feedback, focus on asking for advice on a specific issue rather than expecting a detailed critique.

Please, I'm Begging You

The Contender • 2378 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Etiquette Behavior Communication
  1. Some etiquette pointers are shared in the post to improve public behavior.
  2. One point is to avoid FaceTiming in public and disturbing others with loud conversations.
  3. Another point is to refrain from entering restaurants or any place while talking on the phone to maintain a suitable environment.

Let's Suffer Better Together: Graciousness Over Etiquette, and Talking To Someone In The Same Room As You

The Chatner • 825 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Etiquette Conversation Gender Advice
  1. Being asked for advice by a friend can make them feel valued and important.
  2. Navigating polite behavior towards trans individuals in group settings can be complex, but seeking feedback can help.
  3. Prioritizing graciousness and collaboration in conversations over imposing personal will leads to better interactions.
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Remedial phone etiquette

Disaffected Newsletter • 1438 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Etiquette Communication Social norms Behavior Technology impact
  1. Making a phone call interrupts someone else's time, so you should always be polite when calling. Remember, you're asking for a favor.
  2. You should introduce yourself before asking the person on the other end to identify themselves. It's a simple matter of manners.
  3. Today, people don't always answer calls like they used to, so it's important to be respectful. The caller needs to justify interrupting the callee.

The best slow dance song ever - a 1970s classic

Rock 'n' Roll with Me • 119 implied HN points • 04 May 24
🎶 Music Rock Dance Etiquette Pop culture
  1. Slow dancing is all about the right approach and technique. Pay attention to how you start, hold your partner, and move together to create a smooth experience.
  2. The best slow dance song needs to have a good tempo and lyrics that set a romantic mood. The right song can help you make a connection with your partner.
  3. Using pop culture references, like scenes from shows, can make learning how to dance more relatable and fun. It helps to know the dos and don'ts to impress when it's time to hit the dance floor.

Use phone manners or I don't answer your calls

Disaffected Newsletter • 999 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Communication Social norms Technology Etiquette
  1. Always identify yourself when making a call. Just saying 'Is Josh there?' without your name is rude.
  2. Check if it's okay to use speakerphone before you start talking. It can make your call harder to hear, and the other person might not want private conversations overheard.
  3. Ask if the other person can hear you well after connecting your headphones. It's important to make sure they can understand you clearly.

Writerly bravery and publishing hype

The Leftovers • 199 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
📚 Literature Etiquette Hype
  1. Writerly bravery can be reflected in various ways, from speaking out fearlessly against injustice to trying new genres and styles.
  2. The use of words like 'brave' and 'bravery' can sometimes be manipulated in the publishing world to generate hype around a book, despite personal preferences or biases.
  3. Reflecting on the genuine acts of courage by historical figures like Rodolfo Walsh can offer perspective when considering contemporary works labeled as 'brave.'

Story Thirteen

Stories From The Rail • 139 implied HN points • 30 Jan 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Chronic Pain Etiquette Independence Community
  1. The author discusses the physical toll of their lifestyle on their body, highlighting struggles with back pain and mobility issues.
  2. The author shares the experience of using a rollator for improved mobility and the newfound sense of freedom and independence it brings.
  3. Navigating the world with a visible disability, the author reflects on interactions, etiquette, and finding a community among those with visible disabilities.

vô văn hóa

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jan 09
🎭️ Culture Etiquette Social norms Self-reflection
  1. Calling out others for being uncultured has ironically become a unique cultural aspect. People label behaviors like littering or being noisy as uncultured.
  2. Critically reflect on one's own actions and be stern with oneself, while being forgiving towards others. It's easier to notice and criticize others' mistakes than our own.
  3. The advice from reading is: be tolerant of others but rigorously strict with yourself. Blaming circumstances for one's own mistakes is unproductive.