Customs, Etiquette and Manners – Page 13

Why Are My Parents Handling College Costs So Differently for My Sibling?

A reader who was made to choose a college based on price is struggling to understand her parents’ support of her younger sister at an expensive private school.

By Philip Galanes

Living Out Loud Without Headphones Highlights a Public Etiquette Debate

Welcome to their conversation. (Or YouTube video. Or baseball game.) For people bothered by the liberal use of speakerphones, the public sphere can be a circle of hell.

By Erik Piepenburg

Customs, Etiquette and Manners

Why Did My Wife’s Sister Confess to Taking Her Clothes 50 Years Later?

Stung by the revelation that her sister frequently took her clothing without permission in their youth, a reader is baffled by the disclosure: Was it expressly to hurt?

By Philip Galanes

Customs, Etiquette and Manners Japan Kyoto (Japan) Mount Fuji (Japan) Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Travel and Vacations

Japan’s Tourism Surge Leaves Some Residents Frustrated

The country has politely handled travelers for years, but as international visitors spill into previously untouristed spots, some residents are frustrated.

By Yan Zhuang