DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes I get a thinking-of-you greeting card, or something similar, out of the blue from a friend. I feel like the mannerly thing to do, now that there’s text and email, is ...

George Wendt, right, portrayed Norm Peterson in “Cheers” with courageous candor. From left are Woody Harrelson, John Ratzenberger and Kelsey Grammer.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes I get a thinking-of-you greeting card, or something similar, out of the blue from a friend. I feel like the mannerly thing to do, now that there’s text and email, is ...