What is 'Rude' Cell Phone Behavior?

Survey says: Others use their cell phones in annoying ways – but not you

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"In olden days," philosopher Cole Porter once musically mused, "a glimpse of stocking was looked on as something shocking. But now, God knows, anything goes."

If Mr. Porter was to point his caustic composing at today's mobile digital culture, the "glimpse of stocking" might have been "text while walking."

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Do You Have All the Answers?

A new good manners manual for tough 21st century terrain

Authors Stephanie Pierson & Barbara Harrison

Buh-bye AnnLanders and Dear Abby: Authors Stephanie Pierson & Barbara Harrison bring wit and wisdom to 21st century manners.

"The world is so crazy these days," Stephanie Pierson said to me when I asked her about the genesis of her new book, with co-author Barbara Harrison, What To Do [When No One Has A Clue] — Advice for the Brave New World (Potter, 2010).

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Best-Dressed Mother of the Bride

5 experts offer fresh insights on how to look your best

Source: Harry Zernike

MOBs should choose from a complimentary color palette; you want to mix with, not match, the bridesmaids.

Choosing a dress for your role as MOB (Mother of the Bride, of course) is a no-brainer. Just pick out something you like, right?

Well, it's a little more complicated than that but we have 5 experts from across the country to help you sort it out, and make it easy. Don't worry, none of the information is conflicting. Now you're free to do the 1000 other things required for the ramp-up to the wedding. But on the big day, you can just bask in the glow of your beautiful daughter —  and look great doing it.

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What is 'Rude' Cell Phone Behavior?

Survey says: Others use their cell phones in annoying ways – but not you

Source: Getty Images

"In olden days," philosopher Cole Porter once musically mused, "a glimpse of stocking was looked on as something shocking. But now, God knows, anything goes."

If Mr. Porter was to point his caustic composing at today's mobile digital culture, the "glimpse of stocking" might have been "text while walking."

Read More

Do You Have All the Answers?

A new good manners manual for tough 21st century terrain

Authors Stephanie Pierson & Barbara Harrison

Buh-bye AnnLanders and Dear Abby: Authors Stephanie Pierson & Barbara Harrison bring wit and wisdom to 21st century manners.

"The world is so crazy these days," Stephanie Pierson said to me when I asked her about the genesis of her new book, with co-author Barbara Harrison, What To Do [When No One Has A Clue] — Advice for the Brave New World (Potter, 2010).

Read More

Best-Dressed Mother of the Bride

5 experts offer fresh insights on how to look your best

Source: Harry Zernike

MOBs should choose from a complimentary color palette; you want to mix with, not match, the bridesmaids.

Choosing a dress for your role as MOB (Mother of the Bride, of course) is a no-brainer. Just pick out something you like, right?

Well, it's a little more complicated than that but we have 5 experts from across the country to help you sort it out, and make it easy. Don't worry, none of the information is conflicting. Now you're free to do the 1000 other things required for the ramp-up to the wedding. But on the big day, you can just bask in the glow of your beautiful daughter —  and look great doing it.

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