Social media is a scary place. Although it’s given us intimate access to the lives of people near and far, it’s also shown us a pattern of negative behavior and lack of kindness, consideration and empathy for others. Ironically, the anonymity of a social profile has given a voice for some to spew hate for […]

Your girl group split up, and the squad just isn’t the same anymore. Two of your good friends are on the outs, and it doesn’t look like a reconciliation is near. You are feeling stuck in the middle and want to remain friends with both of your girls. Their argument feels more like a personality […]

We’re going to give people the benefit of the doubt that they mean well, and curiosity just gets the best of them. Still, this doesn’t make you feel any less uncomfortable when someone asks a personal or even rude question. Often, you can get away with not even dignifying the intrusiveness with a response. But, […]

Hi Courtesy Crew! It’s Christin. How’s it going in your world? Let’s just say things are crazier than normal in mine. As some of you may know, I’m currently six months pregnant with my first child. My husband and I are soooo excited. We’ve been together for 10 years (married for 5), and finally decided […]

It’s the age-old conundrum… who pays for the first date. Most traditional women and men will say it’s the man’s responsibility to pick up the tab. Still, some progressive men and even feminist argue that women should be treated equally, and a man picking up the tab is a form of misogyny. Regardless of how […]

Although it might not feel like it yet, spring is right around the corner. We’re looking forward to less snow, warmer temps and more PARTIES! Spring tends to kick off a season of events ranging from casual BBQs to formal weddings. Regardless of how casual an event is, most hosts want you to confirm or […]

When invited to a dinner at someone’s home or attending a party with a guest of honor, it is customary to bring a hostess gift. A hostess gift is a gift for your host or hostess to thank them for the invite and their hospitality. The gift doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive; simply […]

We’ve seen it on popular television shows like Insecure, and at some point, we probably experienced it in real life. You meet someone, you are excited, you hang out a few times and eventually they disappear right out of thin air. Unfortunately, my friend, you have just been “ghosted”. According to Urban Dictionary, ghosting is […]

Ok, we probably already know the answer to this question, right? We’ve read tons of career articles about how we should separate work relationships from our personal life. But, somehow this doesn’t always feel cut and dry and can sometimes feel downright rude. As companies move from staunch, uptight environments to collaborative cultures, it might […]

AHHH!!! Congratulations you’re planning your wedding!! Wedding planning can be a mix of excitement and pure madness all in one. After you set your budget, you’ll quickly discover you have to figure out your guest count to make a lot of other major decisions, including venue, menu, etc. Choosing who to invite and who to […]