When opting out of a gathering, Parker recommends following this formula: acknowledge the invitation; honor something about ...

Part of me also feels that you don’t get the courtesy of an invitation if you never show or if you repeatedly fail to RSVP.

Miss Manners assures you that the repeated offense of not answering an invitation justifies not getting another one. She ...

They have never accepted our invitations, though they accept invitations from others in the group. In some cases, they RSVP “no,” but ... to dinner guests who ask for items above and beyond ...

Miss Manners assures you that the repeated offense of not answering an invitation justifies not getting another one. She further suggests you use caution with the excuse that they will not come anyway ...

They have never accepted our invitations, though they accept invitations from others in the group. In some cases they RSVP “no ... far faster than expected. Asking Eric: Can I tell my ...

Good manners evolve, but they never go out of style. If you're skipping these social niceties, your manners may need a ...

In my house, food isn’t just food. It’s the beating heart of the home, the crackling hearth that keeps relationships warm and ...

Being invited into someone’s home is a sign of trust and hospitality. Whether it’s a casual hangout, dinner party, or ...

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