Forty-three highly sociable people, from Ivy Getty to Rufus Wainwright, offer tips on how to be a stellar guest and a gracious host. Read this before you say yes to the next invitation.
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Tips for Renting an E.V. for Your Summer Vacation
Even with more fast-charging stations available, having a smooth electric vehicle experience still takes planning, our columnist found.
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Smiles Away From Home: Acts of Kindness That Saved the Trip
It can be easy to get caught up in the inevitable frustrations that travel brings. But appreciating the small things, like the help of strangers, can have outsized impacts.
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What to Do if You’re Overpaying for Prescriptions
Here’s what to know about your pharmacy benefit manager and how to find out if you are being overcharged for medications.
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How to Give Yourself a Salon-Like Manicure at Home
Everything you need to know to take care of your nails like a professional — polish optional.
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Are Planes Safe Right Now? How to Understand Flight Disruptions.
You should expect the unexpected while flying, but few disruptions should provoke serious concern, aviation experts say.
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What California’s Hotel and Rental ‘Junk Fees’ Mean For You
Two new laws target surprise charges like resort fees, cleaning fees and service fees, forcing companies to tell you about them before you book, even if you live elsewhere. Here’s what you need to know.
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How One Couple Turned Their Backyard Into an Arboretum
Their passion for fruit you’ve never heard of started small. Now they have a botanical garden that’s open to the public.
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Is It Storage or Art? If It’s Hard to Tell, You’re Doing It Right.
The best open storage adds personality to a room. Here’s how it’s done.
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How Should I Dress to Move to a New City?
A reader who is moving cross-country wonders how to adapt his wardrobe without compromising his sense of style.
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In a Tiny Apartment in London, She Created Space in 260 Square Feet
For a tiny apartment in London, the solution was a shape-shifting bank of custom cabinetry built on a tight budget.
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First a Victim of Tax Return Identity Theft, Then a 2-Year Wait for a Refund
The I.R.S.’s Taxpayer Advocate Service found that many of those affected were lower-income people who depended on refunds to cover living costs. The wait is “ridiculous,” the head of the service said.