We opened up our phones, sent text messages to friends and family, and changed our Facebook relationship status to "engaged." In retrospect this was the worst idea I've had in years.

Is changing your Facebook status to "in a relationship" a new step in a couple's evolution?

By updating with minutiae and daily grind stuff, you run the risk of triggering the "boy who cried wolf" label. However, use your updates sparingly and they are likely to reach a larger audience and to much greater effect.

Most of us were taught the basics of social graces and etiquette as far back as kindergarten, but the rapid emergence of social media has come with a whole new set of ways to conduct oneself online.

QUESTION Dear Irene, After years of friendship, my relationship with a colleague was damaged while both of us were enduring major losses in our l...

There is a whole world of etiquette that most people are completely unaware of. For those who are unaware, please adhere to the following dos and don'ts in order to save face on Facebook.