Customs, Etiquette and Manners – Page 6

Sharing a Bedroom With My Partner and Her Siblings for the Holidays: Odd or Not?

A reader is less than comfortable sleeping feet away from her partner’s adult siblings (and their partners), but is it worth it to keep the peace?

By Philip Galanes

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A Woman on Our Girls’ Trip Has Grown Snarky. Can We Stop Inviting Her?

Her bitter comments and antisocial behavior may spring from discomfort around her high-achieving friends, but that doesn’t make her any easier to deal with.

By Philip Galanes

Holiday Tipping Guide: Whom to Tip, and How Much

Consumers have said they are confused and frustrated with tipping expectations generally. But, one expert says, “people generally want to feel more generous around the holidays.”

By Ann Carrns

Customs, Etiquette and Manners

A Friend Saw My Daughter-in-Law Flirting With Another Man. What Should I Do?

A mother-in-law is unsure whether to say something to her son (or his wife) after hearing through the grapevine about an upsetting scene at a hotel bar.

By Philip Galanes