I'll have the Apple iPhone 4S with a side of Samsung Galaxy Nexus, please. It's the end of dining etiquette as we know it. Prompt check-ins on Foursquare and Facebook are obviously imperative to an enjoyable, fulfilling dining experience. And at least one restaurant in Los Angeles has surrendered to the smartphone and is catering to connected customers in an unbelievable way. more ›

First impressions are important. We know this. And we know we have one chance to nail it and essentially impress the friendly stranger staring back at us. Yet we still lack the basics of meeting and greeting. Our handshakes are weak, our eye contact mediocre and our ability to retain the other person's name pathetic. For a short time-only, Angelenos are offered the complimentary privilege of honing these social skills. UCLA's Hammer Museum and L.A.-based artist Ana Prvacki present Greeting Committee - a social interaction experiment transpiring now through Sunday, April 10, from 12pm-4pm daily in the museum lobby. more ›

LAist will tackle some issues regarding dining, etiquette, tipping, etc. The information is compiled from etiquette classes, books, newspaper articles, and experience. Any and all questions can go in the comments section. Part 1 can be found here. more ›

LAist will tackle some issues regarding dining, etiquette, tipping, etc. The information is compiled from etiquette classes, books, newspaper articles, and experience. Any and all questions can go in the comments section. more ›