Saying “no” is uncomfortable, but the alternative isn’t better. People may walk all over you if you don’t set boundaries for yourself. So, the next time you don’t want to attend an optional after-work event in New Jersey or babysit your neighbor’s kid, practice declining using these phrases. We analyzed some of the most common…
Restaurants should aim to please their customers. But as many Oklahomans unfortunately know, that’s not the case in every locale. From blasting music so loud that diners can’t hear one another to setting strict table times, people feel that some restaurants fail in customer etiquette. YouGov set out to determine which restaurant behaviors American customers…
In the 1950s and 1960s in Utah, you might have had it made in the shade, but if you didn’t cut the gas, you’d be cruisin’ for a bruisin’. Can you dig it? Throughout the ’50s and ’60s, Americans introduced many unique words and phrases into popular culture. Over time, these expressions have fallen out…
Fast food employees are the unsung heroes of mealtime chaos. They flip burgers, fill fry baskets, and try to keep the ice cream machine alive—all while smiling at hundreds of customers a day. But some Floridian customers treat these workers like they’re invisible. Or worse, like they’re not even human. These are some of the…
Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. In Florida and across the United States, some controversial practices don’t have legal consequences, but they may earn you strange looks from others. These acts range from inconsiderate and rude to morally or ethically questionable. Some may be harmless, while others can have potentially dangerous…
“Jeopardy!” trivia isn’t easy. Most contestants have an incredible amount of knowledge about a diverse range of topics. However, there are certain topic categories where the general Delawarean audience can outplay even the smartest contestants. When it comes to pop culture, sports, or answers that seem too easy for Final Jeopardy!, contestants often stumble or…
When the power goes out, the grocery shelves are bare, or something unexpected shuts down everyday life in Georgia, preppers aren’t panicking—they’re prepared. Having the right gadgets in your survival kit can make a huge difference when it comes to staying safe, fed, and informed. Whether you’re getting ready for a weather event, a blackout,…
It takes less than 30 seconds for a thief to break into a car, grab something, and disappear. And what they want most isn’t always what you’d expect. Sometimes it’s a phone charger. Other times it’s a pair of sunglasses. Whatever it is, they know exactly what to look for—and how to get it fast….
The 1960s were a wild decade to be a kid in Oregon. You could play in the street, ride without a helmet, and roll around in the back seat of your parents’ sedan. There were far fewer laws protecting children, and society wasn’t aware of some of the dangers that common items posed. Medicine cabinets…
To anyone familiar with them, accents are a giveaway about where you’re from. But according to a Preply survey, some American accents are more alluring than others. Find out where New Orleans falls in the rankings. Findings Preply surveyed 1,000 individuals to determine how they perceive accents, including how accents may impact attractiveness, conversations, and…
