GENTLE READER: Here is another argument against inviting the extended family to a graduation: Graduation ceremonies can be ...

I find it offensive to ask family members to pay for airfare, expensive hotels and food while we provide nothing.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to navigating family expectations for an out-of-state ...

The couple wants to celebrate their son's accomplishment. But without a family party after the event, would any of them ...

Initially, we were going to host a nice party after the ceremony ... Miss or Ms., to use for my graduation announcements. I’d like to use Ms., but what exactly does it stand for?

I find it offensive to ask family members to pay for airfare, expensive hotels and food while we provide nothing.

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 ...