Customs, Etiquette and Manners

May 27, 2017

Encounters: Two Etiquette Experts Take On New York

Encounters By VALERIYA SAFRONOVA Eyes alert, wearing pearls and a necklace with the word “Fearless,” Kelly Williams Brown, the author of the best-selling guide for millennials, […]
May 25, 2017

Social Q’s: When Is It O.K. to Date a Friend’s Ex?

Social Q’s By PHILIP GALANES An old friend dated a really nice guy for a few months, but it fizzled. I definitely felt a spark when […]
May 4, 2017

Social Q’s: Was a Missed Promotion a Matter of Race?

Social Q’s By PHILIP GALANES I am a 30-year-old white guy. For three years, I have worked for a clothing company. My credentials are great: I […]
April 28, 2017

Social Q’s: Does a Son Need a Male Role Model?

Social Q’s By PHILIP GALANES My husband and I divorced when our son was a baby. It was messy, and my son has no contact with […]
April 13, 2017

Social Q’s: Unsettled by a Sex Tape Request

Social Q’s By PHILIP GALANES I’ve been dating my boyfriend for six years. We are in our 40s. Early on, we made some sex videos. They […]
April 13, 2017

Social Q’s: Unsettled by a Sex Tape Request

Social Q’s By PHILIP GALANES I’ve been dating my boyfriend for six years. We are in our 40s. Early on, we made some sex videos. They […]
April 6, 2017

Social Q’s: Feeling the Pull of Mom’s Judgment

Social Q’s By PHILIP GALANES My mom and I were chatting on FaceTime. I mentioned that I was going to a concert. She asked what I […]
December 30, 2016

Social Q’s: No Leftovers for You

Social Q’s By PHILIP GALANES After a big holiday meal, my fiancé and I watched as our hostess wrapped up the remaining turkey without offering us […]
December 22, 2016

Social Q’s: Should I Stay Silent During One Child’s Populist Taunt of Another?

Social Q’s By PHILIP GALANES My husband and I went to a Hanukkah party, where I witnessed the hosts’ son (about 12) tease a younger girl […]
December 16, 2016

Social Q’s: Can I Stay at a Hotel When Visiting My Crowded Family Home?

Social Q’s By PHILIP GALANES I am 55 and the oldest of four siblings. We all congregate at our parents’ home (with spouses and kids) over […]