Customs, Etiquette and Manners – Page 8

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

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

Customs, Etiquette and Manners Families and Family Life

Is It Disrespectful to My Dead Father to Speak to His Estranged Brother?

A reader’s uncle and aunt were touched when she sent them a Christmas card, but her sister thinks the gesture was a betrayal of their father’s memory.

By Philip Galanes

Customs, Etiquette and Manners

Why Can’t I Break Into My New Boyfriend’s Friend Group?

A reader is anxious about the language barrier keeping her from bonding with her partner’s friends. A two-week group vacation has ramped up the urgency.

By Philip Galanes

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