Russell Smith
Russell Smith's novel Muriella Pent was nominated for the Impac Dublin Fiction Prize and a finalist for the Rogers Fiction Prize. His most recent book is Men's Style: The Thinking Man's Guide to Dress. He is also the host of the CBC Radio One show on language, And Sometimes Y, and the editor of the online men's advisory service, XYYZ.CA
Let me be clear: we can’t always banish tricky words
Phrases that make no sense are nothing if not annoying, but we're stuck with them
Gaga over the new nostalgia
Why are antique Polaroid cameras the must-have accessory for aspiring hipsters?
Calendar calisthenics: one step forward, one step back?
We look forward to putting this behind us
Is it rude to assign tasks to guest at dinner parties?
I think it's okay but my girlfriend insists it's impolite
Social-media suicide
I’m joining Facebook just as the cool kids are leaving
Dump those racy laptop pics of your ex
Every new relationship needs a clean slate. So hit that delete button.
What is your take on the red-plaid lumber jacket?
Buffalo plaid isn't just for lumberjacks any more
You think English is hard? Try Tuyuca
Before you complain about English's contradictions, just try learning a tongue with 100 genders
Are visible undershirts a fashion faux pas?
If you're wearing a suit and a sport shirt, visible undershirts are not acceptable.
What is the least painful way to shed a beard?
To shed a full beard, just clip and shave