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Katy Perry’s chilling 2013 comments about Russell Brand take on new meaning after his rape conviction
By Michelle Rivera
Miss Manners: Does anybody know what you’re supposed to call a former president?
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
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Dear Miss Manners: I have read that the proper honorific for public officials depends on the exclusivity of the office. For example, an ex-president cannot properly be styled “Mr. President,” since only one U.S. president holds office at a time. But a former governor may still be called “Governor,” since there are many governors at once.
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