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Things to Avoid Doing When Talking to Coworkers, From Etiquette Coach

From spreading gossip to showing up late to meetings, employees often make subtle missteps when interacting with coworkers.Although many of these mistakes aren’t meant to be rude, they can still affect a person’s reputation at work. With more and more companies requiring workers to return to the office, it may…

3 New Year’s Weight-Loss Trends to Avoid, According to Dietitian

You spent the year committed to regular workouts and cutting back on ultra-processed foods. Then came the holidays: a time of sedentary indulgence.”You’re eating out of your comfort zone, and you’re probably out of your fitness routine,” Maddie Pasquariello, a registered dietitian in New York, told Business Insider. “Those things…

Ultrawealthy Visit These 3 Places to Avoid Crowds: Travel Planner

Even the ultrawealthy aren’t immune to the frustrations of overtourism.As international tourism grows, many popular luxury destinations once associated with wealth and exclusivity are now packed with large crowds, long lines, and constant noise.Rob DelliBovi, a luxury travel planner whose clients include celebrities and high-net-worth individuals, told Business Insider many…

How to Avoid Surprise Tariffs and Extra Fees by Reading the Fine Print

Americans may want to pay closer attention to where they’re shopping online this holiday season.With tariffs hitting foreign goods shipped to the US, consumers could end up with surprise bills tucked in their packages. Some customers have received unexpected charges when international deliveries arrive at their doorsteps, for example.To avoid…

I Throw Dinner Parties to Avoid Spending Money on Holiday Gifts

In 2018, I considered my army of close friends a blessing — until December rolled around. Suddenly, these friendships came with an overhead I couldn’t afford, just for the sake of tradition.Dozens of women who considered me their gay best friend sounded great until it was time to exchange presents…