For What It's Worth

Office Baby Shower Blues

Photo by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels Hi Laura, My coworker left invitations to a baby shower for herself on the desks of everyone in the...

A Bridal Shower Query

Hi Miss Manners, Is a shower card directed to the bride only? A: This is a really common question, and the answer depends on the type of...

To Attend Or Not: Weddings in the Covid Era

Photo by Dmitry Zvolskiy from Pexels Hi Laura, Recently I received an invitation to a wedding that’s being held in the spring. The RSVP’s...

Notify the Motorist?

Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels Hi Laura, If I am in the line at Dunkin + notice that the car in front of me left their gas cap open,...

To Gift Card, or Not?

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Hi Laura, With the holiday season upon us, I'm not in a state of mind where I feel comfortable...

Are We All In This Together?

Laura: How do I navigate feeling deeply misunderstood by my in-laws and not let it affect my relationship with my spouse? Unsigned Dear...

Namaste Off Camera

Is it a best practice to turn video on during Zoom fitness classes?

How May I Address You?

Laura, What is a non-binary, gender-neutral term of respect? When I don’t know someone’s name, I usually call them “Sir,” or “Ma’am,” but...

Best Way to Say Thank You?

Laura, What is an appropriate way to say thank you for a gift? There are many younger nieces and nephews in my family and my husband’s...

Bad Hair Day?

Q: Hi Laura, I was at the hair salon recently for a cut and color. I saw two different customers speaking on their cell phones during my...