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Dear Prudence: Girl With an Endless Appetite
In this week's video, Prudie counsels a woman who's concerned about the gluttonous eating habits of her daughter's friend.
Chat Wednesday at noon!
Miss Conduct on etiquette -- Feb. 20 at noon...
Monday question: Minding the minders
Happy Presidents' Day, readers! Here's a question for those of you who are savvy to the ways of the babysitting market: I pay babysitters, both teenaged and adult, to watch my child. They all seem to think that this means...
The Well-Heeled Woman
When I think of Jimmy Choo, I think of Princess Diana. I’ve wanted a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes ever since I learned that he was her shoemaker many years ago. Jimmy Choo shoes are worn by some of the most well-heeled women in the world and I never thought I would ever own a [...]
Today's column
... is online here. The second question is from a mother annoyed that her grown children don't do much for her birthday: My grown children do not acknowledge my birthday, unless you count a brief text or phone message. No...
Business E-mails are Confidential!
Part of running a successful business and forming long-term mutually respectful partnerships and relationships is trust. Both sides need to trust that the other has their best interests at heart and each needs to know that their relationship is valued. As of late I am seeing otherwise good folks compromise their relationships and partnerships by [...]Show More Summary
Friday(ish) roundup: Immoderate '13 Edition
Russian meteors. Unearthed monarchs. Murderous Olympians. Internet girlfriends. Horsemeat infiltration. Ex-cop cop killers. Resigning Popes. 2013 must be J.J. Abrams's latest project. The past six weeks have had a wild lurchy feeling in my own life, as well. My mother...
Valentine's Day roundup
Happy Valentine's Day, readers! I will be on WGBH "Boston Public Radio" today between 1-2 pm talking Valentine's Day, romance, and motivation -- and taking calls! So tune in to 89.7 FM this afternoon. And if that wasn't quite enough...
Miss Conduct's Theory of Romance
Valentine's Day, that most hated of all holidays, is upon us. This year, in lieu of chocolates or roses, I've got a gorgeous lush psychological theory for you, beloved readers! Most of us have, at some point or another, tried to...
Postman Delivers Lessons In Happiness
Love this video of how one postman brings happiness to so many people. It just goes to show that being kind costs nothing, yet it pays big dividends. Is there someone in your hometown that spreads happiness and cheer to others?
Today's column
... is online here, and the gun conversation continues, this time with an LW who wants his teens to take a firearms course, against the desires of his wife. I see his point: Denying kids appropriate firearms education isn't going...
A love letter
Not an etiquette or manners topic. Just something on my mind. I really miss my best friend. We laugh together, we cry together (mostly I cry, she listens because she's the strong one), we shop together, we eat lunch together, we work out problems together, we are best friends.My best friend moved last August and I miss her. Show More Summary
Friday roundup: Nemo Finds YOU Edition
I hope you're all safely tucked in for the storm, readers, with lots of good food and books on hand. Don't look at these vintage Valentine's Day cards before you go to bed. They're nightmare-inducing. I mean, the least disturbing...
Expectations of the Cc: Field
What should you expect from those you Cc: in an e-mail? If you are the one who is Cc:’d in an e-mail what are you required to do? Here’s the basics! Cc: which used to stand for Carbon Copy, in now considered Courtesy Copy. Including a contact in the Cc: field is a way of [...] Read the rest here... Expectations of the Cc: Field
Dressing the part: When you're the center of attention
A good part of etiquette is realizing that it's not all about you. Except, of course, when it is. If you are unignorable--either because you are the star attraction, or because you hit someone with a door--you do yourself and...
Are you LDS?
I was on Studio 5 this morning (I will link to the video when it becomes available) but was fascinated not only by the conversation that took place but by the comments afterward on Studio 5's Facebook page. I was shocked to see how strongly people reacted for or against even talking about this, people saying "get over it", things like that. Show More Summary
Chat Wednesday at noon--Valentine's Edition!
Miss Conduct on etiquette -- Feb. 6 at noon...
Dos and Don’ts of Business E-mail Signature File Use
Signature files have been around since, well, before most current Netizens were even aware that e-mail existed. Before the Web, folks generally had basic contact info and included their favorite quote to show their feelings or perspective on certain issues. Now, most will use their signature file as a quick identifier of who they are [...]Show More Summary
Monday question: Will-y nillies
Welcome to February, readers. How are your resolutions holding up? Here's a letter-writer who only wants to do the right thing: My grandson, 22 years old, did a lot of chores for his next door neighbor, painting, yard work etc.....
