Ask Amy: I invited them to dinner, and they actually expected me to pay
When inviting someone to join you for a celebration dinner, the expectation is usually for you to treat them.
In a situation where you have romantic feelings for a close friend who is also in a committed relationship, it is important to consider the potential consequences and navigate the situation with caution. [ more ]
8 Rules That'll Keep The Peace In Your Family Group Chat
Family group chats can be messy due to generational differences and technological know-how.
Etiquette guidelines for family group chats include individual messages for parents and siblings on birthdays and keeping significant others out of the chat. [ more ]
Don't leave rambling messages: Debrett's issues rules on modern mobile etiquette
Etiquette bible Debrett's advises people to send a text message instead of leaving a voicemail, citing the tendency of voicemails to meander and become incoherent.
Debrett's acknowledges that older generations may still prefer leaving voicemails and suggests younger people should cut them some slack.
Debrett's also suggests texting before making a phone call to minimize intrusion and avoiding multitasking during calls. [ more ]