Luck is a mixture of the privilege we're born into and the good circumstances that come our way. While we can't control whether we're born into a life of privilege, we can make sure we leave the ...

What is the best way to do this? I am tempted to say “Good luck in the game this weekend” or something similar. But in many cases, these are athletes who work hard to perform at very high levels.

What is the best way to do this? I am tempted to say “Good luck in the game this weekend” or something similar. But in many cases, these are athletes who work hard to perform at very high levels.

What is the best way to do this? I am tempted to say “Good luck in the game this weekend” or something similar. But in many cases, these are athletes who work hard to perform at very high levels.

What is the best way to do this? I am tempted to say “Good luck in the game this weekend” or something similar. But in many cases, these are athletes who work hard to perform at very high levels.

Dear Miss Manners: I teach at a university, and often communicate with student athletes about upcoming absences due to various sporting events. I want to wish them well in their upcoming ...