"Ms." is an abbreviation of the honorific “Mistress,” which was the respectable equivalent of “Mister,” to be used regardless ...

Miss Manners chooses to believe that you only made an unfortunate word choice, not that you believe that it is an honor for a ...

Advice Miss Manners: Miss, Ms. and Mrs., and why you’re probably using at least one of them incorrectly Published: May. 20, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

From 1927, Dorothy Parker’s scathing review of “Etiquette”: “Those who have mastered etiquette, who are entirely, impeccably right, would seem to arrive at a point of exquisite dullness.” ...

Knowing that a tenant has lost their spouse, when addressing future letters, should I address it to both Mr. and Mrs. or just the surviving spouse? I have addressed letters both ways and have ...

Both families taught the children old-fashioned respect for their elders and expected them to call adults by “Mr.” or “Mrs.” One of their children is now attending our church.

Bridesmaids are supposedly chosen because they are the dearest people to the bride. Why, then, are they considered ...

Motorists who select 'Mr' as their title when running insurance quotes using comparison websites consistently face higher average prices than those entering 'Mrs', 'Miss' or 'Ms', it found.

One of their children is now attending our church. She is in her mid-20s and I am 49. She continues to refer to me as “Mrs. Smith.” It feels awkward, especially in small groups like our women ...

Separate hen/stag do: If you're planning to play Mr and Mrs at a hen or stag do where the other partner won't be present, you'll need to get the answers from their partner ahead of time.