In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader's suggestion about bribing guests for ...

Telling your dear friends that they have spoiled and indulged their only mutual child into being a dictator who eschews the ...

Case in point: For the last 20 years, we have celebrated a holiday with Hank and Bridget and their friends at their vacation ...

"Wouldn’t the daughter and her husband be just as overwhelmed with several people attending for dessert as they would be for ...

The group remembers the faux pas of coming empty-handed, and Shep Rose claims his “presence is the present”: “I’m going to be ...

Dining culture has shifted away from stuffy appearances and moved toward having a good time, but you might still have some of ...

After the holidays, etiquette expert Lisa Burdette shares how inclusive invitations can improve every party and celebration ...

Food is a centerpiece of holiday celebrations – and there’s no better way to embrace time-honored traditions than by sharing a meal with loved ones. If you’re short on time and in need of a few ...

I hosted a party for around 25 people this year and was surprised that only one guest had offered to bring something. As a good host, I had plenty of snacks and drinks. But still, I noted this faux ...

As the year ends, many companies host holiday parties. However, the good cheer these parties are supposed to celebrate can get out of hand resulting in a nightmare for HR. They also reveal a lot about ...

TEXAS – Holiday party season is here, and while the gatherings can be fun, not everyone wants to stay until the last guest leaves. Whether you’ve got an early morning, another event to get to, or you ...