DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).

Do we have to invite them to join us at a restaurant at some point? If so, may we try to “dilute” them by inviting others?

GENTLE READER: Your confidence that you are not required to reciprocate in your apartment, though technically correct, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A pair of neighbors hosted my wife and me for an impromptu dinner, to which we contributed a nice salad.

Some medical facilities ban tipping because they pay parking attendants a living wage, and do not want patients with medical ...

Good etiquette is about making people comfortable. Here are the everyday etiquette tips that will help you navigate any ...

The sign at the health clinic I visit regularly says tipping the valet is not required — so I don’t. But one day, the valet ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Because of a chronic illness, I have to go to a clinic in an urban setting three to four times per week.

A letter writer is offended they were invited to the wedding shower but not the wedding of a friend’s daughter.

Titled Table Manners, the exhibition will create a lively dinner party scene, where each painting is interconnected to form an animated home filled with food and guests. Come down to Brunswick ...

There’s no way I’m going to make a mess. Because, you know, table manners. Putting aside the unusual name, Table Manners brings a new level of dining to Bronte’s shopping strip, more ...

If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks ...