Judith Martin

I resent having to give so much to my husband’s family.

Readers offer suggestions for a gender-neutral honorific.

Granted, I have no partner and I probably could never afford the ring anyway. But still.

Plus: Am I too critical of my embarrassing travel companion?

Who gave Gen Z the right to dictate what their elders wear?

My fear of a cultural faux pas ruined my enjoyment of the dinner.

Caution! To be used only in extreme cases.

My son isn’t speaking to us because he had to miss a concert.

Plus: Some people are surprised by my ban on jokey e-mails, but I’m serious.

She could’ve worn earplugs. Or gone to a hotel.