Author: L.A. Plume

Dear L A Plume, I know what the etiquette is for thanking someone for a gift, and of the options...

Whenever I think I’m not going to do it again, I’m reminded of my friend’s...

Dear Ms. Plume,  I'm going to visit the hometown of a man I've been dating for several months.

ere we are, at the end of another year, and it's time for a New Year's Eve party and resolution making again.

With the holidays come the dinner and party invitations.

I'm one of those people who has almost all my Christmas shopping done before Thanksgiving.

Well, here it is again, that approaching time of year euphemistically and optimistically known as 'the holidays.'

In the last issue, the subject of referring to women as “Ma'am” was raised by Sonny Bishop.

Ms. Plume, Manners such as opening doors for a female are built in for southern old timers. It is also common to offer an open door to folks either preceding or following you.

Dear LAP, Please clue me in on the correct behavior. I was standing in line at our local upscale grocery store one day recently.