Though many men have now switched to the flimsy, collapsible, disposable umbrella, there was a time when a sturdy, pricey umbrella was as much of a gentleman's status symbol as Gucci loafers. And at ...

Though many men have now switched to the flimsy, collapsible, disposable umbrella, there was a time when a sturdy, pricey umbrella was as much of a gentleman's status symbol as Gucci loafers. And at ...

(Reuters) - In a perfect world, safety and good manners run a parallel course. Yet that is not today’s reality, especially when it comes to umbrellas, backpacks and selfie sticks. Consider the concept ...

Syndi Seid’s Advanced Etiquette in San Francisco has a Web site full of excellent etiquette tips at www. advancedetiquette.com. Here’s the international etiquette training and consulting firm’s take ...

1. Don’t hit someone in the face with your umbrella. Be aware of your umbrella’s edges at all times. When walking down a busy sidewalk, lift the umbrella up to allow others to pass under it safely.

April showers don’t just bring May flowers, they bring armies of folks wielding umbrellas and unconsciously poking and dripping their way through elevators, halls and offices. How can you avoid being ...

The Wet Umbrella Etiquette Rule is simple: don't put your goddamn sopping wet umbrella on surfaces that people SIT ON. That subway or bus seat doesn't exist just in that moment for you to put your ...