Judith Martin

If you can't be kind, at least be vague.

There are three social classes in America: upper middle class, middle class, and lower middle class.

Ideological differences are no excuse for rudeness.

We are all born charming, fresh, and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society.

Let us make a special effort to stop communicating with each other, so we can have some conversation.