Ethical dilemma: making me eat my words.

• Author: Galanes, Philip
• Position: Sending screenshots of text messages - Brief article

A friend often sends screenshots of previous text conversations we've had to prove I'm wrong about something. It makes me feel as if we're in a business relationship. Is there a rule about this?

--Anonymous, New York

ANSWER The rule you are searching for is: Nobody likes a smarty-pants. Save screenshots for serious misunderstandings, not every little inconsistency. Text your pal: "It makes me feel bad when you send screenshots to prove...