Customs, Etiquette and Manners – Page 17

Was It Racist to Take Family Photos at a Wedding Without Me and My Wife?

A reader’s wife sees bigotry in their exclusion from group photos at a nephew’s wedding, but her husband is reluctant to write off his relatives for good.

By Philip Galanes

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How Can Our Friends Choose a Realtor Other Than My Husband?

A reader is angered by friends who list their homes with other real estate brokers — sometimes without giving his husband a chance to make his case.

By Philip Galanes

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Why Didn’t My Sister Include Me in Her ‘Family’ Birthday Party

A reader’s feelings are hurt after offering to fly to celebrate her sister’s 70th birthday only to be told not to bother, as “all her family” would be there.

By Philip Galanes

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What ‘KateGate’ Says About Royalty, Celebrity and Internet Culture

Many Americans used to view the Windsors with excitement, even admiration, beyond that shown to other public figures. Are they basically Kardashians now?

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