10 top etiquette tips for the social-media age

In his new book 'Social Q's,' columnist Philip Galanes offers suggestions for today's social quandaries.

9. How can I unfriend my ex?

Galanes says to proceed with caution when considering unfriending an ex and his or her family and friends on Facebook. "Leave everything status quo for a few weeks, then begin a meticulous pyramid of defriendings," he writes. "Prune out the ex's distant relatives, then casual friends, then immediate family and posse – in that order – and leave several days between groups. Boot the ex after a period of pure silence."

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