DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes I get a thinking-of-you greeting card, or something similar, out of the blue from a friend. I feel like the mannerly thing to do, now that there’s text and email, is ...

Advice Miss Manners: Are ‘thinking of you’ cards appropriate to send to grieving families during the holidays? Published: Dec. 03, 2024, 8:00 a.m.

In fact, you should not be addressing anyone with whom you might plausibly seek romance. And absolutely no commenting on bodies. Miss Manners’ best advice is to drop your compliment and keep moving.

Dear Miss Manners: Person A lost his wife after nearly 65 years of marriage. On what would have been their wedding anniversary a few weeks later, Person B texted Person A to say, “I’m thinking ...

Advice Miss Manners: Are e-cards just as good as handwritten thank you letters? Published: Jun. 14, 2025, 5:45 a.m.

Advice Miss Manners: Isn’t an electronic thank-you note a valid alternative to a handwritten card? Published: Jun. 14, 2025, 8:00 p.m.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: This year, I sent out Christmas cards as I did last year, to mostly the same group of people. I didn’t hear back from anyone who received my cards -- not a “thank you” or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: This year, I sent out Christmas cards as I did last year, to mostly the same group of people. I didn’t hear back from anyone who received my cards -- not a “thank you” or ...