Avoid These Common Etiquette Mistakes In New Jersey

There are some major social etiquette mistakes New Jersey residents are constantly making, and you may not even know it.

Etiquette Mistakes That Might Surprise You

In the course of a normal week, there are many etiquette mistakes we make, and according to some experts, we may have no idea we're doing it.

Here's an example that might blow your mind. It's a social etiquette no-no, and it involves dinner parties and wine glasses.

If you have sat around a friend's dining room table and clinked glasses after the toast, the court of social etiquette finds you guilty of a faux pas.

Guilty of Social Etiquette Mistakes

The experts at Good Housekeeping say it's a mistake to clink glasses because your host may have put out the good wine glasses and doesn't want any of them cracked.

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Or maybe you decided to go to dinner with another couple. If you asked for separate checks at the end, you messed up. Experts say it's fine to ask for separate checks, but you have to make that request at the beginning of the meal.

Just in case you've dodged the etiquette bullet completely, let's throw one more at you. So, you think you're a good tipper?

What Is An Acceptable Tip In 2026?

The experts say 20% is the new 15%. If you have been leaving a 15% tip lately, then you have joined the ranks of social etiquette breakers.

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The experts say you need to bump up the tip to 20%, and you could be more generous if the service was excellent.