Whether you’re addressing someone in person, in a letter, or with a formal invitation, titles are a symbol of respect. Men are always addressed as Mr., but it’s a bit more complicated for women. There ...

When referring to a man, there's really only one option to use: "Mr." But there seems to be many more options for women. While it's clear that "Mrs." refers to a married woman, how do we know when to ...

Wimbledon, one of tennis's Grand Slam tournaments, got underway this week in England. Kate Middleton has already dropped by to watch matches, and the first major upset is in the books as 15-year-old ...

The Wall Street Journal, for example, seems to use both, as some stories call her “Mrs.,” and others call her “Ms.” Other news outlets have a style preference, but can still look inconsistent if they ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Suppose Miss Jones marries Mr. Smith and decides, for whatever reason, to retain her maiden name. She is still deserving of the married honorific, is she not? Is “Mr. Smith and Mrs.