His clients are professionals between the ages of 30 and 90. I believe that most of them were raised during a time of proper ...

She's concerned with how the cards are addressed. Miss Manners is concerned with maintaining a business-like relationship.

I believe that the envelopes should be addressed using a title. I have been informed by my husband that omitting it is friendlier.

Miss Manners herself once managed one carry-on bag to the Wagner festival at Bayreuth – encompassing 10 formal evenings – with one evening dress and a different look every night.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After several decades of typing on keyboards, I have lost my ability to write nicely by hand. My solution is to send electronic notes -- for expressing appreciation, recognizing ...

Dear Miss Manners: After several decades of typing on keyboards, I have lost my ability to write nicely by hand. My solution is to send electronic notes — for expressing appreciation ...

Miss Manners would prefer that any such label be dispensed with altogether. If it comes up in conversation, you simply say that you had cancer, and that now, thankfully, you are doing well.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have a 1-year-old grandchild who lives 90 miles from us. Our frustration comes from their parents advising us to purchase gifts only from their curated wish list. They ...

I was very fortunate.Advice Miss Manners: Yes, I survived cancer, but I feel awkward about the phrase ‘cancer survivor’ Published: Jun. 13, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

Miss Manners would prefer that any such label be dispensed with altogether. If it comes up in conversation, you simply say that you had cancer, and that now, thankfully, you are doing well.

Miss Manners would prefer that any such label be dispensed with altogether. If it comes up in conversation, you simply say that you had cancer, and that now, thankfully, you are doing well.