Implying that there’s more fun to be had elsewhere isn’t the only way you can botch your response to a social invitation.

It seemed like a way to invite me to a party, while sending a seemingly mixed message that I’m not really invited after all.

My girls have always loved planning their birthday party themes months ... If you just want to print four invitations per page and cut them out, you’ll want the 8.5×11 sizes.

“I hate to say no, but that’s actually my wedding anniversary. Thanks for the invite, though!” Invitations to ... “Jack’s 8th birthday party sounds like a blast, but due to health ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend sent me an invitation to her child’s 7th birthday party; however, it came with a handwritten message that stated, “It’s probably best to come after 4 when the party is over ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve received several invitations to large, planned events via group text. Whether for a retirement party ... likely to immediately consult my calendar and issue a timely ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I will be throwing myself a 60th birthday party ... and friends I invite to the party. I intend to include “No gifts, please” on the invitations. All that being said ...