Judith Martin Quotes about Writing

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Why bring children into a world where no one writes letters?

Why bring children into a world where no one writes letters?

Children, Writing, World

Judith Martin (2011). “Miss Manners' Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior (Freshly Updated)”, p.51, W. W. Norton & Company

The truly essential bargain between host and guest requires the guest only to respond promptly, show up on time, socialize with other guests, thank the host, write additional thanks and reciprocate. You needn't bring anything.

Judith Martin

Women, Writing, Guests

"Miss Manners: Guests aren’t required to bring gift to the host". www.journalnow.com. February 10, 2015.

It doesn't matter whether the bride or the bridegroom writes the letters of thanks for wedding presents provided that these go out immediately after the arrival of each present and are not in the handwriting of the bride's mother.

Judith Martin

Mother, Writing, Letters

Jacobina Martin, Judith Martin (2010). “Miss Manners' Guide to a Surprisingly Dignified Wedding”, p.242, W. W. Norton & Company