Tech Buzz There are a lot of things you shouldn't do on Facebook! But especially THESE things. Otherwise nobody will be your friend. Ever.
Tech Buzz Last night, I accidentally caused the death of my favorite tweet of all time. Attention, famous accounts: scrubbing your stupid past tweets is a crime against humor.
Tech Buzz Introducing Ask a Human, FWD's weekly advice column by Katie Heaney. This week: When is Facebook stalking creepy? How long before you respond to a Facebook message? When should you unfriend your ex?
Culture Buzz These aren't for you—clearly you would never commit such office faux pas. But not everyone is as handsome and clever as you. Thankfully the fellows at Division of Labor have done us a solid and made a series of New Rules of Work posters to teach those other fools how to behave in the modern workplace. (via divisionoflabor.com)
When it comes to cell phone use, it seems that our manners go out the door. Click to enlarge. (via https:)
Culture Buzz In 1910 the rules for football were revised with the hope that eliminating violent plays would make the game more dignified. Enter Edward H. Coy, 1909 Captain of the Yale football team. Coy was keen to remind everyone that a gentlemanly sport was surely not an “effeminate” one. His solution? An article on football etiquette.
Style Buzz Inspired by Amy Sly's Am I Wearing Pants? flowchart, my friend Keeli and I created the spin-off Am I Wearing a Dress? to help girls avoid leaving the house in dresses that aren't quite, well, dresses. After seeing a girl at a Lone Star Chili Cook-off who seemed to think her tunic was actually a dress, we felt the need to sound the alarm to confused women everywhere. Yes, I live in NYC where almost anything goes and the outfits rarely fail to entertain, but I can’t stand by and support seeing flashes of lady parts as girls parade down Park Ave in “dresses” that don’t quite cover themselves (oh, it’s happened).
Culture Buzz Every day girls around the world unwittingly leave the house without pants on. Confused at the difference between jeggings and jeans, seduced by the comfort of stretchy leggings—we've all seen victims of GLHP (Girls Leaving the House Pantsless) Syndrome. Am I Wearing Pants? is a self-check guide for girls to help end the see through clothing, visible panty line, camel toe nightmare.
Gentlemen, please take note. The dapper fellows over at Mr. Porter have broken it down for us one beard crime at a time to help you determine if your beard is, perhaps, too awesome.
Culture Buzz Etti-Cat was an awesome proto-LOLcat who reminded New York subway passengers to be polite to each other in the '60s. Presumably he just gave the whole thing up as a bad job at some point. Anyone know where I can find more of these Etti-Cat posters? (Thanks for the pics, Gena!)
Culture Buzz In 1924, the editors of Vogue published advice for the “great rising mass” so they'd know how to behave properly in public. Here are some of the most pressing etiquette questions of the day.
Now you know! [Ed Note: High five protip: Look at the other person's elbow when you're going in for the high five. It will focus you, help you to align your hand properly, and cut down on embarrassing misses.]
How does your bathroom etiquette stack up? Are you a Dirty Dumper or what? You need to find out, and quick — this quiz will help you self-diagnose.
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Helpful advice for young ladies who have been recently deflowered, with illustrations by Edward Gorey. If you or someone you know has been deflowered by a marimba player or elevator operator, this book will provide guidance on the proper thing to say.