social minefield

Greeting a stranger/acquaintance/boyfriend's father is such a stressful experience for me that I sometimes have to…

Chances are that at some point in your life, you'll be asked to stand up as Maid of Honor at a friend or relative's…

Sometimes you need a little space, even from the people you love. But these people — family, partners, close friends…

One of the worst parts of a breakup is when you come to from the initial crying and yelling and flouncing off and…

A number of men have asked us the same question recently: if you're walking on a dark street near a lady, how can…

Sometimes, work sucks. Sometimes it sucks so much that you cry. However, showing vulnerability in front of your…

Back in December, we offered some tips on going to a holiday celebration of another religion. But religious services…

Instant messaging is kind of a no-man's-land where etiquette is concerned, inhabited by tweens and people who type…

Even if you're not, say, the President of the United States, you may well be called upon at some point to give a…

When you're a lady — even if you're smart, together, and tough — standing up for yourself can be pretty difficult.…

A lot of personal finance advice tells you to negotiate for a lower price on everything from cars to rent. But this…

After we discussed helping a friend deal with a miscarriage, a reader asked us for tips on how to support a friend…

While lots of holiday parties are mostly about fun, togetherness, and hot cider, they may also include expressions…

When someone you know has a miscarriage, it can be hard to know what to say. We have some tips for responding…

During the holiday season, one event sometimes crops up that's potentially even more stressful than a long dinner…

Everyone tells you to seek out mentors in your career, but how exactly do you do that? And how do you interact with…

Whether you're going in for an eyebrow wax or a full Brazilian, paying somebody to rip your hair out can present…

Especially now that jobs are hard to come by, a lot of people find themselves in long-distance relationships. And…

When you're single, hanging out with coupled friends can be awkward. You don't want to break up with your friends…

A lot of social events involve, or even revolve around, alcohol. If you're sober, or if a friend or date is, this…