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Expert August 2015

Widow etiquette

Alicia B, on January 26, 2015 at 5:01 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 9

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Do you still address someone by Mrs. If their husband has passed? (For example, how do you address the invitation or place card?)

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Latest activity by Alicia B, on January 26, 2015 at 7:42 PM

Master July 2015
m · on January 26, 2015 at 5:01 PM
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I was told yes, absolutely.

Someone feel free to disagree, but I hope it's right, because I already did it.
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Master June 2015
Mrs. Kassy · on January 26, 2015 at 5:03 PM
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Yes, unless you know that they prefer Ms.
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Master August 2015
Julia T · on January 26, 2015 at 5:04 PM
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Yes especially if they are still using their marriage name and not their maiden name.
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VIP September 2014
Mrs.Temme · on January 26, 2015 at 5:06 PM
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Yes I definitely did, although it makes me sad when I do it.
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Expert March 2015
jane · on January 26, 2015 at 5:07 PM
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The proper way to address a widow is Mrs. John Jones.
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VIP March 2015
Amanda · on January 26, 2015 at 6:36 PM
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Yes, they are still a mrs.
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Master August 2015
Julia T · on January 26, 2015 at 6:40 PM
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I'm glad this is one thing everyone can agree on lol
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Savvy July 2015
Lynne · on January 26, 2015 at 7:31 PM
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Well since I am a widow ( Hubby passed away in 2011). I will say it is a mix bag.. But most widows like to addressed as Mrs. Be careful about adding late hubby name many do not like it, Because it reminds them of a another wedding they have to go to with out their husband.
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Expert August 2015
Alicia B · on January 26, 2015 at 7:42 PM
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Thank you ladies. It sure is heartbreaking but glad we are all on the same page.
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