I only correct the pronunciation if I expect to see that person again. This way, I’m not constantly feeling rude by correcting everyone.

Many guests would think it rude if I excluded their spouses from the guest list. But I resent having to extend a party invitation to people I don’t know.

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In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader who has spent decades navigating mispronunciations, cautioning parents that creative naming choices have practical ...

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In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to dealing with a younger couple who constantly verify statements on their phones, often using unreliable sources.

I live in a great neighborhood with wonderful neighbors. A few of the ladies in my cul-de-sac have become close: looking out for each other, picking up delivered packages if they’re out of town, ...

This couple constantly fact-checks everything I say. And when they “correct” me, they are not always using accurate websites.

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