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A reader wants to know if it’s rude to interrupt a conversation to mention something before they forget it later.
A reader wants to know if it’s rude to interrupt a conversation to mention something before they forget it later.
Reader didn’t know how to respond to her future mother-in-law when she proposed paying for her upcoming graduate school tuition in exchange for “a grandchild soon.”
Reader is unsure whether to invite a woman’s wife to a “women-only” baby shower when it’s not customary to include plus-ones.
Reader wants to know if they’re right to be annoyed that their sister-in-law wants to transfer an invitation to their daughter’s wedding.
Reader is thankful for friends who made meals while they were suffering from the coronavirus. Now that they’re on the mend, is it still appropriate to accept their food offers?
Reader wants to know if it’s out-of-bounds to ask to plug in their hybrid car at a friend’s house when they’re visiting.
Reader, 66, is confused by her 70-year-old fiance’s insistence that she pay for their upcoming wedding. Is it on the bride to pay for the wedding?
Reader is annoyed by the prevalence of picture-taking at social functions. Is it impolite to avoid these snapshots?
A reader is upset by a pair of women who seem to regularly take all the books from their Little Free Library.
Reader and her friends are frustrated by the presence of one particular lady. What’s the mannerly way to uninvite her from future gatherings?
A reader is frustrated by houseguests who invite their own guests who are supposed to be “dropping by” but end up staying overnight.
Reader is nervous about friend’s tendency to look away from the road while they’re driving and talking but unsure what's the best way to bring it up.
Reader unsure if there’s something they can do for their grieving friend without making it all about themselves.
Reader aims to evoke French-style social salons in their home and wants some advice on the best way to go about that.
Reader’s mother-in-law often interrupts with a “similar” situation when discussing a topic.
Reader has already politely declined an invitation to a class reunion, but their childhood bullies aren’t taking no for an answer.
Reader gave a boyfriend a year-long newspaper subscription and asks whether to keep paying for it, post-breakup.
Reader asks if they would be a “troublemaker” when bringing up dumpster problems to building management.
Frustrated reader does not want to put up with more of stepmother-in-law’s long-time “manners” lessons.
Reader is getting married in a small ceremony and asks what the etiquette is for telling loved ones who aren’t invited.
