GENTLE READER: “Mr. Joe Smith” would be Miss Manners’ preference.But then, she would also prefer not to receive birthday cards from her (for instance) dentist, who knows her birthday only ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: While our children were growing up, I always permitted their friends to address me by my given name, while my husband always requested to be addressed by Mr. and our difficult ...

GENTLE READER: “Mr. Joe Smith” would be Miss Manners’ preference. But then, she would also prefer not to receive birthday cards from her (for instance) dentist, who only knows her birthday ...

Miss Manners: Coach addresses all the men as ‘mister’ but calls me by my first name Published: Feb. 07, 2025, 6:01 a.m. Judith Martin pens the Miss Manners column.

Mr. Manners: What is Irish hospitality? Posted: March 17, 2025 | Last updated: May 19, 2025. St. Patrick's Day is a day dedicated to the celebrating Irish culture and heritage.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it proper for company employees to address customers by their given names? Banks do it, call centers do it, salespeople do it. I always appreciate being called “Mr. Smith ...

Advice; Miss Manners: Veteran wonders why exercise coach calls male classmates ‘Mr.’, but addresses her by her first name. Published: ; Feb. 07, 2025, 6:00 a.m.