DEAR MISS MANNERS: Can I send a simple Valentine’s card to a man I admire, but from whom I do not expect a response? The card would just wish him a happy day, with no mention of love or romance. He ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A colleague has lost his father. It was not unexpected, but of course it’s still a sad time. Our firm has two offices, located about two hours’ driving time apart, and some staff ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it considered necessary to write notes of sympathy about a death on cards specially designed for the purpose? I have given up on finding cards that are acceptable and instead use ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Over the years, I’ve maintained a special fondness for the act of writing and addressing Christmas cards to about 50 friends (old and new) and family members. I find taking a moment ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was quite perturbed to receive a birthday card that had clearly been sent to my friend and then reused and sent to me. The card had a large plain white label taped over the first ...