Miss Manners: In praise of the humble handkerchief. Letter writer prefers to use handkerchiefs over tissues. June 24, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. EDT Yesterday at 12:00 a.m. EDT. 3 min.

Miss Manners suspects it is the fussy name and the embellishments -- such as embroidery, floral motifs and monograms -- that condemn handkerchiefs as frivolous. So yes, she loves them.

Miss Manners suspects it is the fussy name and the embellishments -- such as embroidery, floral motifs and monograms -- that condemn handkerchiefs as frivolous. So yes, she loves them.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is your opinion on handkerchiefs? I prefer them to tissues. I have seen brides, at weddings that cost thousands of dollars, crying into wadded-up tissues. If they really ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is your opinion on handkerchiefs? I prefer them to tissues. I have seen brides, at weddings that cost thousands of dollars, crying into wadded-up tissues. If they really ...

Miss Manners: Why would anyone prefer a flimsy tissue to a handkerchief? Published: Jun. 24, 2025, 11:30 a.m. Miss Manners addresses if handkerchiefs are better than the modern-day tissue preference.

Dear Miss Manners: What is your opinion on handkerchiefs? I prefer them to tissues. I have seen brides, at weddings that cost thousands of dollars, crying into wadded-up tissues.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is your opinion on handkerchiefs? I prefer them to tissues. I have seen brides, at weddings that cost thousands of dollars, crying into wadded-up tissues. If they really ...

Miss Manners suspects it is the fussy name and the embellishments — such as embroidery, floral motifs and monograms — that condemn handkerchiefs as frivolous. So yes, she loves them.

If they really find it so disgusting to reuse a soiled handkerchief, they could invest a few dollars in a multi-pack and get a fresh one each time. Also, I believe that it is better for the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Many of my soon-to-be in-laws are upset that we don’t have a wedding registry, and also that they don’t have my phone number to complain. Related Articles Miss Manners: Is ...