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Group texts without prior consent are a violation, Miss Manners says, and they must be stopped.
Dear Miss Manners: I belong to a local social media group that lets people loan and borrow items. I recently posted a query asking to borrow a piece of equipment for an upcoming surgery, and ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I shared a cute photo of my daughter with several other mothers by creating a group text. It was a single picture of my daughter, not a mile-long text exchange.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have a 1-year-old grandchild who lives 90 miles from us. Our frustration comes from the parents advising us to purchase gifts only from their curated wish list.
I feel it would be nice if Miss Manners would acknowledge that electronic thank-yous are as valid as handwritten in today’s communication environment. Any thank-you is better than no thank-you ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have a 1-year-old grandchild who lives 90 miles from us. Our frustration comes from the parents advising us to purchase gifts only from their curated wish list. They strongly ...
Dear Miss Manners: I shared a cute photo of my daughter with several other mothers by creating a group text. It was a single picture of my daughter, not a mile-long text exchange.
Miss Manners: E-cards still can’t replace handwritten notes Letter writer has lost the ability to write nicely by hand and wonders if electronic thank-you cards suffice.
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to thanking a stranger who loaned someone medical equipment.
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to if telling someone's dog to "Beat it!" is considered rude.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes I get a thinking-of-you greeting card, or something similar, out of the blue from a friend.