Dear Miss Manners: I was taught by my mother and grandmother, who practiced what they preached, that condolence letters are ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was taught by my mother and grandmother, who practiced what they preached, that condolence letters are ...

It's natural to want to help a bereaved family during their time of loss, but whether you should put money in a sympathy card ...

A letter writer is noticing they’re not receiving acknowledgment letters after sending out thoughtful condolence notes.

it assures those who care that their appreciation of the deceased and sympathy for the bereaved was meaningful.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to acknowledging condolence letters while grieving.

I was taught by my mother and grandmother, who practiced what they preached, that condolence letters should be acknowledged.