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Hidden Etiquette Rules Most People Don't Follow
It's recently come to my attention that some people weren't taught basic social etiquette. I was on an airplane, and the person next to me was watching a video on their phone at full volume. Since when did we stop using headphones? It's not just me who's noticed this — recently, people in one Reddit thread shared the unspoken rules everyone should know but don't follow, and I'm curious to see how many of them you agree with. Ahead, I've rounded up 20 different rules: "Cover your mouth when you cough and sneeze." "Always pick up your dog's poop when walking them in public places." "If you borrow someone's car, bring it back with a full tank of gas." "I dont care how friendly you say your dog is, dont let it run up on people without a leash." –chaoticrabbit "An opinion, stated strongly and with many people agreeing with it, is still an opinion." "Have some spatial awareness. This is a bit broad, including stuff like not taking up the entire grocery aisle, staying in the right-hand lane if you're going slowly (walking or driving), and stuff like that." "If someone offers to pay for your food, do NOT pick anything too expensive." "Close your mouth when you chew." –TrivialBanal "Say 'thank you' when a stranger holds a door for you." "Flush. The. Toilet. Unless you've been specifically told otherwise. In North America, at least, flush it." "The Golden Rule: treat others as you would want to be treated." "If you're walking with your friends on a sidewalk and you meet someone going the other way, move over to share the sidewalk. Signed, the person who usually gets pushed into the grass." –RainyDaysAreLovely "Don't comment on a pregnant person's body." "Don't cheat, just break up!" "Keep your feet off public seats and benches." "If an invitation says X time to Y time, it's come and go. Please do not come before X, then stay until after Y. If it just has a start time, then you should be there within minutes of that start time and leave when social cues dictate or the event is obviously over." "Trash doesn't cease to exist when it leaves your hand. Don't litter." –StewBrewingWeather "When someone is performing an art, or giving a speech from the heart, SHUT UP." "Do not cut off or interrupt someone while they're speaking." "Don't stand in front of the elevator doors! Let other people off first. Stand to the sides." Do you have a rule that belongs on this list? Let me know in the comments!
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3 days ago
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'To thine own self be true.' Readers shared this and other advice to the class of 2025
As the Class of 2025 prepared to graduate, we asked readers: What advice would you give to your younger self if you were in the Class of 2025? Over 20 readers shared their advice with us. Below are their submissions. Some entries have been edited for spelling. Be open to new ideas, new people. Experience adventures, travel as much as possible as it educates your brain but mostly in opens your heart. Practice empathy as it helps you mature! Tell your mirror image every morning that you're worth it, because you are. We all need your energy and enthusiasm! — Kate McCord * Congratulations, this may be your first "real life changing accomplishment" your graduation from high school, but it will not be your last! Establish a mindset of positive expectation when you awake. Go through your days "looking to see the opportunities placed in your path." They will be there, your job is to recognize them and act on them. It's being able to "live in the moment," not be obsessed with yesterday or even tomorrow. Your focus should be on the here and now because that is the only REAL world you are living in. Yesterdays are memories and your tomorrows will depend on your actions TODAY, here and now. I ask you to embrace this Truth- you attract to you what you hold strongly as your beliefs, - believe in the good, the just, and the kindness in your generous dealing with others. If you can 'Live The Golden Rule' you will have fewer regrets and many more beautiful experiences in your life. Second - Every day find something to be grateful for, then feel and express your GRATITUDE! Say Thank get out there and make a difference in our world, one act at a time! — Arlene McCarthy * Congratulations! Milestones are to be celebrated and take a moment to reflect on your accomplishment. Don't believe anyone who says this is the best time of your life. Set new goals and believe in all of the possibilities of the days ahead. My first graduation occurred 'BTI' — Before The Internet. Any advice tossed my way likely came the way of an actual face to face conversation. Do I remember it all? Of course not. But one statement decades ago has lingered and proven to be absolutely true. A wise man shared with me, 'You are responsible for the advice you take, not the advice you are given.' Admittedly, the world now 'ATI' meaning 'After the Internet' offers endless words, instructions, and images, both personally and artificially generated of questionable authenticity. A title has been bestowed to those most successful in capturing your intention and dollars, the 'influencer.' Take a pause, take a breath. Put the phone down for a moment. Maybe you don't always agree, but listen and share time with those that truly love and care for you, not those interested in selling you for their personal gain. Be brave, take risks, reflect and learn from both the good and the bad. Be generous to those that need a hand. Perhaps not financially (yet) but share your greatest commodity, which is time. Listen twice as much as you speak. Keep educating yourself whether formally, through trades, or training. Be open to ideas and dialogue. Never be afraid to question anything and everything. Register and commit to vote. These are a few truths that have sustained many. But reflecting back on the most memorable advice from decades ago — be responsible. Be one of your word. Develop your truth, your compass, and go for the endless, amazing, unpredictable experiences of life. The best is truly yet to come. — Caroline Boland * Skip all you want as long as you do your work, you'll be fine, also remember that you may start with a huge group of friends but in the end the only friend you have is yourself!! Who you hang around defines who you are! — Edith Contreras * Graduates: You have achieved a great deal toward a successful future. But there is still a great deal to go. Listen to people wiser than yourselves as you approach each step of your life. Don't depend upon false advice that infests the easy media platforms. Not sure about someone's advice? Seek objective opinions. But always follow your heart's desire. Make sure you have: love for your choice of employment. Love in your choice in friends. And of course, love for your future family. If you fail or just take a wrong step or two, don't let an individual failure stop you from moving on toward your next success. Finally, look for adventures when you can. They add up to a full life. — Gary Firestone * We begin with a quote from Hamlet. "To thine own self be true". Whatever seems important due to the opinions of your peers and influencers will fade. We live in a transient society and relationships will come and go many times. The opinions of others ultimately will fade as you make your life's path choices and in the end your happiness will depend on what you yourself desire. Pursue your passion and as the lyric goes, 'Do what you love and call it work.' Don't let hope become a memory. Within the conversation with yourself lies the answers if you dare to find them. Tinker, tailor, soldier, or sailor; become whatever lights the fire in you. — Michael Kintzel * Do yourselves a favor and listen to your parents' advice. Believe it or not they do know what they are talking about and although they are 'annoying' (yes, I am an annoying parent) they have been through it all and know the score. They will also always be there to catch you if you fall. And if you aren't fortunate enough to have an annoying parent, take a teacher's advice. They also think you are important and only want the best for you! — Ingrid Walsh * Have a growth mindset. Be willing and able to make mistakes, but with the understanding that learning happens when you stretch yourself, fall down but then pick yourself back up and KEEP GOING. Try to remember that it is okay to fail sometimes, and it is only an opportunity to grow. If you are able to learn that, you can go anywhere, be teachable and prosper. — Jennifer Grida * *Congratulations on your achievement! Remember you are not the only one who has worked hard to achieve a goal. Be humble, be sure to support and congratulate others, and show your respect and honor to each one. They are just as wonderful in their own way as you are. Integrity in your character affects everything. If you don't have it and build on it, it doesn't matter what you accomplish because it will all crumble and you'll have nothing. Yes, your whole life is in front of you; it goes a lot faster than you think. Don't waste it with the clutter and junk of stupid mistakes; learn from others and choose wisely. If the bed is uncomfortable, get up and remake it. Choose your battles; you don't have to attend every argument you're invited to. Remember, never believe the great lie that you're alone and unloved because you're not and you are. Go forward with confidence and look for the good in each day as it comes. — Kathy Hawley *It's okay to explore, change your mind, and grow at your own pace. — Marie Kane * Congratulations on your graduation! Always be proud of your achievements and use them to fulfill your dreams. Wishing you adventure, success and happiness for all your tomorrows. — Mary Rauch * Be true to yourself. Be kind to others. Help those that are hurting. Show a smile to make another's day. — Meg Jacobs * Just remember to keep in touch with the friends you have made in high school- you will need them in time to come. — Darlene Pratt * Life is full of ups and downs but make good choices in life & reach for your dreams. Never let anyone tell you can't do something, if you keep your dreams in mind, you will be successful. Stay on the right path! — Melodie Waltz * Invest yourself in a great yet challenging career. Learn to have an extended future outlook toward retirement and begin to set your plans in place as you start your work life. This will set you up for an early retirement where you have freedom to enjoy the things you want, and you won't be tied to a job for decades. You will have enough to retire early and enjoy life. Life is precious. Realize that early and plan accordingly. — Nancy Gagne * No matter how hard life gets, keep your head up and keep moving forward. — Christopher Pabst * Life is going to be full of ups and downs, achievements and disappointments. It's how we react to the most challenging times that develop our character. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, as long as you are learning along the way, you are growing! — Robin Lears * Invest into a Roth IRA as soon as possible and continue to add to it. Help others as much as possible. Be grateful on a daily basis and continue to build on your faith. — Robert Schuchman * Try to get a civil service job in an area of work you enjoy. The pay, insurance and retirement benefits are great! — Susan Ball * Things don't always make sense right now, but that's ok. You are not supposed to have it all figured out. Let go of the pressure to know your path. Stay curious, show up and KEEP trying even when you are uncertain. Say yes, to opportunities, even if it scares you a little, they help you grow. But trust your gut. Don't wait until you are ready, you will never be 100% ready. Just take the leap, send the email, apply. You will figure it out as you go. Be good and true to yourself. You are doing better than you think. — Susanne Wilkijs This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Graduation advice to the Class of 2025: See what our readers shared
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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See list of JCPenney stores closing over Memorial Day weekend. Will Florida lose any?
Time is up for seven JCPenney locations in the United States. Stores in seven different states will close their doors for the final time Sunday, May 25. The closures will happen over the Memorial Day weekend, and a day before Memorial Day on May 26. JCPenney announced in February it would close eight locations this year. More than 200 JCPenney locations in the United States closed when the retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May 2020. Here's what we know about the coming closures. At this time, no Florida location is slated for closure. In April 2025, JCPenney said it would be closing seven stores in the U.S. on or before May 25. On Monday, May 19, the company told the USA Today seven stores would close Sunday, May 25. Stores closing Sunday are: San Bruno, California Denver, Colorado Pocatello, Idaho Topeka, Kansas Newington, New Hampshire Asheville, North Carolina Charleston, West Virginia Earlier this year, JCPenney had said its store in Annapolis, Maryland, also would be closing by the end of May. A JCPenney spokesperson said an extended lease agreement means the Maryland store will remain open through Aug. 31. JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May 2020. At the time, the company said it would close more than 200 locations across the country The chain was later acquired by Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management Inc. in December 2020. In January 2025, JCPenney said it had partnered with Forever 21 to create a new company called Catalyst Brands. Founded in 1902, JCPenney named its first store in Wyoming "The Golden Rule," saying there was one simple rule, "to treat others as we would like to be treated." Today, the company said there are 656 stores in the U.S. Forty-four of them are in Florida. Here's a list of the top states with JCPenney stores: ➤ JCPenney store locator Texas: 72 California: 63 Florida: 44 New York: 27 Ohio: 25 This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: JCPenney closing 7 stores. See list, Florida locations
Yahoo
04-05-2025
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Question of the week: Will Trump's tariffs benefit the country in the long run?
The first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term in office have been tumultuous to say the least with his emphasis on slashing federal government spending and raising tariffs on imports from other countries. The economic result thus far has not been great. The stock market has suffered losses snd this week it was announced that the economy output is shrinking. There has been speculation regarding a recession or an extended period of economic uncertainty. The president has defended the tariffs saying they will result in more manufacturing taking place in the U.S. as well as favorable new trade deals with other countries. 'Everything's going to be just fine. It wouldn't have been if I didn't do this," the president said this week. That brings us to the Question of the Week. You can simply cast your votes on the ballots above. You can scan the QR code that is on the print edition page or go to Please leave a comment telling us why you voted the way you did. In order for your comment or email to be published on our website and in next week's print edition, you must include your first and last name. You can also shoot me an email with "tariffs" in the subject line. I look forward to reading your responses. Last Sunday, I asked if you thought the Catholic Church College of Cardinals should elect another progressive pope like Francis or go with a more conservative choice. Results: Progressive: 59.59 percent Conservative: 36.99 percent I don't care | It doesn't matter to me: 3.42 percent Here is what you had to say: Pope Francis led the Catholic Church with a subtle power, a quiet strength that manifested itself in gentle words and bold yet necessary actions. Intended to leave no one outside the grace of god and the faith of our fathers, his edicts were inclusive and thoughtful and humanely important. Our future existence shall remain shrouded in Pope Francis's spiritual aura, as we are reminded of how much better it will feel to live without bias encumbrance and meaningless exclusivity. So, 'should church select another progressive pope?' The answer may not be as easy as one would think. Therefore, a simple yes will suffice. -- Wallace Wildenradt I look forward to the new Pope following the lead of Pope Francis by allowing women to become members of the Catholic priesthood, allowing priests to marry and accepting homosexual marriage. Probably won't happen easily but I am hopeful. -- Lynne Cario I believe The Golden Rule says it all. -- Jeannine Flynn The whole world needs more love not less. Choose love from your heart where Jesus lives and not the thoughts from your head where Satan lives. This Pope was simple and loving. Don't complicate matters of the heart. -- Karen Naberhaus Contact Torres at jtorres@ You can follow him on X @johnalbertorres or on Facebook at Support local journalism and become a subscriber. Visit This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Will the Trump tariffs pay off in the long run?
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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7 JCPenney stores closing soon. How many remain in Florida?
The days are numbered for seven JCPenney stores slated for closure, while an eighth store has gotten a slight reprieve. JCPenney announced in February it would close eight locations this year, adding to the list of more than 200 closures planned. More than 200 JCPenney locations in the United States closed when the retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May 2020. The chain was acquired by Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management Inc. in December 2020. In January, JCPenney announced it had partnered with Forever 21 to create a new company called Catalyst Brands. Here's what we know about the coming closures. Seven stores will close on or before May 25, a JCPenney spokesperson told USA TODAY. Florida JCPenney locations aren't on the list of stores closing soon. Closing this year will be stores in these cities: San Bruno, California Denver, Colorado Pocatello, Idaho Topeka, Kansas Newington, New Hampshire Asheville, North Carolina Charleston, West Virginia Earlier this year, JCPenney had said its store in Annapolis, Maryland, also would be closing by the end of May. Plans changed after a lease extension agreement and the store will now stay open at least through Aug. 31, a JCPenney spokesperson told USA TODAY April 16. JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May 2020. At the time, the company said it would close more than 200 locations across the country The chain was later acquired by Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management Inc. in December 2020. In January 2025, JCPenney said it had partnered with Forever 21 to create a new company called Catalyst Brands. The merger also includes Brooks Brothers, Aéropostale, Lucky Brand, Nautica and Eddie Bauer. Catalyst Brands launched with 1,800 store locations and 60,000 employees. While specifics were not provided about the recent closures, a JCPenney spokesperson said individual store closures may occur due to "expiring lease agreements, market changes or other factors." Founded in 1902, JCPenney named its first store in Wyoming "The Golden Rule," saying there was one simple rule, "to treat others as we would like to be treated." Today, company said there are 656 stores in the U.S. Forty-four of them are in Florida. Here's a list of the top states with JCPenney stores: Texas: 72 California: 63 Florida: 44 New York: 27 Ohio: 25 Contributing: Greta Cross, USA Today This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: JCPenney store closings: See list and number of Florida locations
