I know gender-neutral honorifics do exist in other languages, but English is sadly lacking. Even a typically polite and ...

I, like you, was raised to be polite. “Ma’am” and “sir” were my normal ways of addressing people. It has been difficult to ...

There are many people whose appearance doesn’t match their identity. Assuming one knows that information based on looks, or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: On occasion, my husband and I visit local restaurants. When I go to wash my hands in the ladies’ room, I ...

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Dear Miss Manners: I am getting married in a traditional church ceremony. My father, who will be giving me away, has refused ...