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

Implying that there’s more fun to be had elsewhere isn’t the only way you can botch your response to a social invitation. Being super vague about your plans—“Maybe I’ll stop by”—or not bothering to ...

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GENTLE READER: The wording is unfortunate, but Miss Manners is guessing that it is not intended to say that you can’t come to ...

I think this might be the first of other invites that will come this way. GENTLE READER: The wording is unfortunate ... and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our ...

When you get invited to a wedding or a party, “yes” might feel like ... “That’s not going to work for me, but I appreciate the invite.” By wording your response like this, you’re ...

The woman claimed she didn't think that she was required to bring a plant-based dish, and saw her friend's request as a ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to wedding invitation etiquette and how to respond to ...