Some friend! Bad Facebook etiquette

DEAR AMY: I am wondering if anyone has had an experience like mine on Facebook - and I wonder what the proper response should be. I received a "friend" request on Facebook from someone who was not a friend, but an acquaintance. I opted to ignore the request. I then received an unpleasant message from this person. I responded to the e-mail in an apologetic manner, saying I was mostly using Facebook for family contact. However, this person remains hostile, and we do share some friends on Facebook. How would you would handle this?

--Facing Facebook

 DEAR FACING: You shouldn't have to communicate with someone who is unpleasant. You can "block," "ignore" or merely disregard a person with whom you don't wish to be in touch. Many of us have Facebook friends who are not even acquaintances - widening the social networking circle - but if this person is unpleasant, then you shouldn't feel compelled to include her in any circle, even a virtual one.

DEAR AMY: I have a close friend who is strong and healthy. She has access to handicapped parking permits for her parents. When she goes out on her own to meet me or other friends, she always pulls out the permit and uses it and makes light of it to others who parked far away. She is a good friend, and other than the parking pass abuse she is a very caring person. Any suggestions on what to say or do?

--Disgusted

 DEAR DISGUSTED: Your friend's disrespectful attitude is starting to affect your formerly good opinion of her. The next time she brags about scoring a parking space that should be used by someone with a genuine need, you should tell her, "I think this behavior is beneath you. I can only hope that the next time your parents need a handicap space, someone like you isn't parked there."