Robin Abrahams
Robin Abrahams | |
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| Born | Kansas, U.S. |
| Education | BA in theater, University of Kansas; PhD in research psychology, Boston University (2002) |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, journalist, public speaker |
| Years active | 2005–2025 (Miss Conduct column) |
| Known for | "Miss Conduct" column in Boston Globe Magazine |
| Notable work | Miss Conduct’s Mind Over Manners: Master the Slippery Rules of Modern Ethics and Etiquette |
| Spouse | Marc Abrahams |
Robin Abrahams is a U.S.-based writer, journalist, and public speaker known for her weekly ethics and etiquette column, "Miss Conduct," published in the Boston Globe Magazine.
Early life
Raised in Kansas, Abrahams completed a BA degree in theater at the University of Kansas. Before embarking on her academic career, she spent six years working in diverse roles such as a theater publicist, stand-up comedian, and volunteer at a shelter supporting battered women. In 2002, she earned a PhD in research psychology from Boston University.
Business writing
At Harvard Business School, Abrahams serves as a research associate, where she primarily produces case studies. Her collaborative business articles have appeared in prominent publications including the Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and MIT Sloan Management Review.
Miss Conduct
From 2005 until February 2, 2025, Abrahams penned the "Miss Conduct" column for the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine. Since 2010, she has also hosted the Social Studies etiquette segment on the WGBH radio program hosted by Emily Rooney. Additionally, she has been featured on the NBC Today Show to discuss topics related to her book and professional conduct during unemployment.
Her book, Miss Conduct’s Mind Over Manners: Master the Slippery Rules of Modern Ethics and Etiquette, was released by Times Books in May 2009. It garnered favorable reviews for its accessible writing style and useful guidance from sources like the Richmond Times-Dispatch and the Washington Post, although the latter pointed out its occasional dependence on popular sociology concepts.
Personal life
Abrahams lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts with her husband, Marc Abrahams, who is an author and publisher of the Annals of Improbable Research. She has also spoken publicly about her decision to convert to Judaism.
External links
- Miss Conduct – Abrahams's blog hosted by the Boston Globe
- Robin Abrahams official website