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Not only do I recommend leaving a phone number, but I encourage it TWICE. Once at the very beginning “123-4567” slowly and distinctly, then the name and message, and then the number again at the end. Quickly stating a phone number [once] at the end of a long message is annoying [and tacky] to say [...]

If she introduces herself as “Mrs.”, the answer is yes. Otherwise, I recommend the title “Ms.”, which is pronounced “miz.” Always wait for the person to give you permission to use first names, whether it be male or female.

Nonnie Cameron Owens retired in 1996 from a 32-year career in the airline industry. Among her other careers, she served 12 years as a fraternity housemother at SMU in Dallas and Purdue University in West Lafayette, 7 years as a columnist for the Journal and Courier in Lafayette, Indiana, and 7 years as a college speaker for CAMPUSPEAK, Inc in Denver.

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