DEAR MISS MANNERS: My niece, in her 30s, has now earned a graduate degree. While I provided her a generous check when she graduated from undergraduate college many years ago, I’m not quite sure what to give her this time around.

She has a well-paying job, so giving her money doesn’t seem appropriate. Any other ideas on a token of my congratulations for her success?

GENTLE READER: A pen — so she can sign her own checks.

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