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The Elevated Edit – February 2026

Dear Readers, Let’s discuss the new phone etiquette! I didn’t even know we had a new phone etiquette, but it makes great sense in this day and age. So, can you believe it? The rule is: text before you call! A quick “Can I call you?” or “Free for a call?” is the new courtesy….

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December Modern Manners

Dear Readers, It is gift giving and receiving time!  And I have held a lifelong belief that there are only two words that should ever be spoken when receiving a gift, “Thank you!” Sometimes people give us a gift we do not want to receive, and we do not know quite what to do.  It…

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November Thoroughly Modern Manners

Dear Readers, A few things to think about as we get ready for the holiday mail.  I want to dive into addressing cards, specifically the honorific usage and the plural usage.  Holiday cards can be trickier than they seem.  Getting a good/sweet/funny photo of your family and tracking down friends’ addresses can be just the…

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October Modern Manners

Dear Readers, It’s that time of year, the holidays are looming and so are the many social obligations we might consider.  It’s time to revisit the RSVP or to put it more simply saying YES or saying NO.  Yes, I love parties!  I love to host parties.  I love to attend parties, but even Mrs….

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September Modern Manners

Dear Readers, It’s that time of the year!  Are you making plans to head to the hills for the fall colors and the annual changing of the leaves?  Let’s take a minute to review the rules of the road. We’ll start with the rules for descending the mountain:  Drive down the mountain in low gear…

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August Thoroughly Modern Manners

Ask Mrs. Abramovitz Dear Readers, Isn’t someone you know always dieting?  Intermittent fasting, Keto, Paleo and the controversial and very popular drugs in the class of semaglutides (Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus) seem to be among the current trends. If used correctly, they can result in significant weight loss. So, what do you say when speaking to…

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