Some senators worry that more casual dress might breed disrespect for Congress. Others argue that the harshest critics have already debased the institution, even in business attire.
Tag: Customs, Etiquette and Manners
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The Senate Dress Code Gets a Casual Overhaul
Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, will no longer enforce the informal dress code for the chamber, which for decades has dictated that members wear business attire.
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Why Cash Is an Appropriate Gift at Asian Weddings
Forget registries — in Asia, it is common to give marrying couples envelopes of cash. But unwritten rules on how much to give depend on who you are and which superstitions you believe.
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Your Brain Has Tricked You Into Thinking Everything Is Worse
Our biased attention means we’ll always feel like we’re living in dark times, and our biased memory means we’ll always feel like the past was brighter.
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A Flight Attendant’s 12 Etiquette Rules for Summer Travel
Air travel is going to be busy this summer. With some common sense and courtesy, could flying be … pleasant?