Judith Martin

Judith Martin, who goes by the pen name of Miss Manners, is an author and columnist on etiquette authority. Martin graduated from Wellesley College with a degree in English. She began her career in writing as a journalist, covering social events at the White House and embassies, later moving on as a theater and film critic. In 1978, Martin began her advice column, answering questions about manners and etiquette. Martin was the recipient of a 2005 National Humanities Medal from President George W. Bush.