5 Etiquette Questions That Can Be Answered 'Yes'*

1. Is it rude to ask a friend how much she paid for something?
   


2. When dining in a restaurant, is it rude to make or take a phone call at the table?
   


3. Is it rude to end a relationship with a text message?
   


4. Should you excuse yourself from the dinner table to blow your nose?
   


5. Is it okay to tip your soup plate (or soup bowl) to access the last bit of soup?

*There are exceptions to all rules and in a few isolated cases these questions may be answered with a 'No' or 'Maybe'. Generally, these exceptions involve emergencies, crazy people, close friends/relatives, or all of the above.