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First, you should have an open conversation with your wife. Ask her how she feels about it and if there's anything inappropriate going on. If it was just a harmless, accidental tickling in a friendly work environment, she might be able to clarify that. But if it made her uncomfortable, she may need to address it with her boss or HR. You also need to trust your wife and support her in whatever decision she makes regarding this situation.

No, it's not normal. In a professional work environment, there should be appropriate boundaries. Tickling is a rather personal and inappropriate form of physical contact between a boss and an employee.

It can be appropriate if it's a normal social gathering. As long as the interactions are professional and respectful.

Before you confront her, make sure you are in a stable emotional state. Plan what you want to say. You could start the conversation by asking her about her relationship with your boss in a general way. For instance, 'How do you get along with my boss?' And then based on her answer, gradually lead the conversation to your concerns. During the conversation, keep your tone calm and try to avoid getting into an argument right away.

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Perhaps your wife has some unique skills or talents that she used to solve a major crisis at work. This could be anything from using her IT skills to fix a company - wide network issue to using her negotiation skills to resolve a difficult client situation. Her boss was so impressed by her ability to handle the situation that it became a great story.

It depends on the nature of the trip. If it's a business - critical trip and there are clear guidelines and proper communication with all parties involved, including the wife's partner, it could be considered okay. However, extra precautions should be taken to ensure that there is no inappropriate behavior. Transparency is key in such situations. For example, if it's a trip for an important international business deal and there are multiple work - related events scheduled throughout, and the wife is an essential part of the team handling the deal, it might be justifiable as long as everyone is aware and comfortable with the arrangement.

She might network on behalf of her husband's career. Maybe they discuss work matters casually and she gets some insights that could be useful for her husband's job.

First, he should encourage his wife to keep all evidence of the blackmail, such as emails or text messages. Then, they can consider reporting it to the police or relevant authorities. It's important to support his wife throughout the process.