No one likes to hear excuses, but if one must, Miss Manners would prefer a more plausible one. Would you simply use "Dear Mrs. Washington," or is there a more formal greeting that should be used? George Washington,” as everyone knows which Mrs. Washington you mean. New Miss Manners columns are posted Monday through Saturday on washingtonpost.com/advice. You can send questions to Miss Manners at her website, missmanners.com.

Source: Washington Post July 21, 2020 13:18 UTC