Expert etiquette
We’ve all wondered how to confront a friend who has mastered the art of not tipping or who always seems to weasel out of paying half the check. And who can forget the family member who very obviously gifts you used (not even lightly worn!) sweaters for Christmas when you’re ponying up serious dollars for that new KitchenAid stand mixer? Life’s bottomless cocktail of conundrums calls for a trusted guide to light the way on how to deal with and resolve our conflicts all — mini and tall. Enter Miss Conduct: Manners and etiquette sorceress and Boston Globe columnist. In her regular gig, Miss Conduct, whose real name is Robin Abrahams, doles out advice on readers’ most perplexing dilemmas. But on Jan. 18, she answered questions on workplace etiquette from Harvard’s workforce. The event was a HARVie chat, a series of informal discussions offering members of the Harvard community the opportunity to learn from experts...