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Miss Manners: New last name sparks awkward moments in online meetings

A newly married reader's surname resembles a four-letter English word — uncommon in English but normal in its native language — causing awkward moments during virtual meetings.

Published Apr 2, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My (newly married) last name looks an awful lot like a certain four-letter word. It’s rarely used in English, but common in its native language.