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It Only Takes 10 Minutes to Respond to the 2020 Census: Here’s Why You Should Do It Now

It Only Takes 10 Minutes to Respond to the 2020 Census: Here’s Why You Should Do It Now

Put your physically distant time to good use—fill out the 2020 Census.

This Is the Worst Thing You Can Do on Social Media, According to This Survey

This Is the Worst Thing You Can Do on Social Media, According to This Survey

Sometimes, you just have to hit "unfollow."

16 Unspoken Social Media Rules to Know Before Your Next Post

16 Unspoken Social Media Rules to Know Before Your Next Post

Avoid future epic etiquette fails with this social media "netiquette" guide courtesy of Catherine Newman, Real Simple's manners columnist.

Owe Someone an Email? Here’s How to Craft a Super-Delayed Email Response

Owe Someone an Email? Here’s How to Craft a Super-Delayed Email Response

“Sorry for the delay” is actually a great choice.

Everything You Should (and Shouldn't) Include in an Out-of-Office Email

Everything You Should (and Shouldn't) Include in an Out-of-Office Email

Just a few basic etiquette tips to keep your away message simple and professional before your next vacation.

Taylor Swift Just Deleted (Almost) Everything From Her Social Media Accounts

Taylor Swift Just Deleted (Almost) Everything From Her Social Media Accounts

Is this her breakup song to the internet?

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How to Write Emails That Actually Get Answered

How to Write Emails That Actually Get Answered

Email: It’s the thing we love to hate… or at least complain about. But it’s also the key to new opportunities. “Emails matter because they’re how doors open and close all day long,” says Danny Rubin, author of Wait, How Do I Write This Email? Whether you’re looking for a new job or reconnecting with an old boss, networking experts share exactly what to write (and not to write) to get the response you’re hoping for.

Do You Know More Words Than the Average American?

Do You Know More Words Than the Average American?

Fun fact: you learn a new word every two days.

Job or Internship Hunting? Don’t Make These Social Media Mistakes

Job or Internship Hunting? Don’t Make These Social Media Mistakes

This Grandmother’s Polite Google Search Will Make You Smile

This Grandmother’s Polite Google Search Will Make You Smile

Now You Can Set Up Your Meeting at Starbucks via E-mail

Now You Can Set Up Your Meeting at Starbucks via E-mail

Facebook Is Introducing More Diverse Emojis

Facebook Is Introducing More Diverse Emojis

Don’t Make Me Rate You

A plea to every business that has my credit-card number.

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You'll Never Guess What the Word of the Year Is

You'll Never Guess What the Word of the Year Is

Surprising New Additions to the Dictionary

Surprising New Additions to the Dictionary

The Surprising Way Facebook Can Change Your Mind

The Surprising Way Facebook Can Change Your Mind

The Real Reason Facebook Stalking Is a Bad Idea

The Real Reason Facebook Stalking Is a Bad Idea

How to Be the Best (Digital) Version of Yourself

How to Be the Best (Digital) Version of Yourself

The Surprising Way Most Teens Are Making (and Keeping) New Friends

The Surprising Way Most Teens Are Making (and Keeping) New Friends

Haha vs. LOL: What ‘E-Laughing’ Says About You

How Do You Laugh Online?

You Do Forget How to Walk While Using Your Smartphone

You Do Forget How to Walk While Using Your Smartphone

How to Deal With a Really Rude Stranger

How to Deal With a Really Rude Stranger

What to Do If Your Friend is a Total Know-It-All

What to Do If Your Friend is a Total Know-It-All

How to Handle Someone Who's Constantly Angry

How to Handle Someone Who's Constantly Angry

How to Deal With Someone Who Constantly Interrupts Everything

How to Deal With Someone Who Constantly Interrupts Everything

How to Deal With That Co-worker Who Always Replies All

How to Deal With That Co-worker Who Always Replies All

Your Foolproof Plan for Dealing With Debbie Downers

Your Foolproof Plan for Dealing With Debbie Downers

How to (Politely) Ward Off Nosy Family Members and Friends

How to (Politely) Ward Off Nosy Family Members and Friends

How to Make Sure Your Phone Doesn’t Ruin Your Relationship

How to Make Sure Your Phone Doesn’t Ruin Your Relationship

7 Smart Reasons to Unplug From Your Technology

7 Smart Reasons to Unplug From Your Technology

The 10 Tech Commandments Everyone Must Follow

The 10 Tech Commandments Everyone Must Follow

5 Solutions for Tricky Social Media Problems

5 Tricky Social Media Etiquette Problems, Solved

Do You Humblebrag?

Do You Humblebrag?

6 Things All Effective Work Emails Have in Common

6 Things All Effective Work Emails Have in Common

Be Nice on the Internet E-Cards

Be Nice on the Internet E-Cards

Real Simple’s Be Nice on the Internet Cards

Real Simple’s Be Nice on the Internet Cards

Why Is There So Much Negativity on the Internet?

Why Is There So Much Negativity on the Internet?

Practice Good Facebook Etiquette

Practice Good Facebook Etiquette