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Lower Case Preferred Over All CAPS?
A site visitor writes: I actually just wanted to make a suggestion for the folks who use caps lock because they can’t use the shift key: just leave your whole message in lowercase. It may look a little “casual,” but most people will still prefer it over all caps. Just a thought. I can’t believe [...] Read the rest here... Lower Case Preferred Over All CAPS?
How Not to Do It, Part II
How not to take rejection gracefully. From the inbox of Mr. Improbable, who was sent an article submitted to the Annals of Improbable Research. Mr. Improbable read, considered, and politely rejected the submission in an email ending with the line,...
How Not to Do It, Part I
How not to give a standing ovation. From the Facebook status of a talented actor friend: Standing ovation at the show today. Couple in the front row shout 'Bravo!' so I look down, smile and mouth, 'Thank You.' The man...
Shaking hands all around
Will you shake hands during flu season? Are you offended if someone declines a handshake? I'll be on WGBH today at 1:30 discussing the etiquette of shaking hands during cold and flu season -- a topic inspired by this story...
Today's column
... is online here. Everyone hates my advice to the first LW: For a bachelorette party, we are planning on taking the bride out for dinner and drinks, and then getting a hotel room. The maid of honor just informed...
Friday(ish) roundup: Fringe Advice Edition
Oy, such a week. I am writing a feature for the Globe magazine's upcoming Careers issue, and also working on a big project for my HBS job, and the deadlines began crashing into each other like the alternate-timeline universes in season 3...
Ruh Roh!
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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...
