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

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

The don’t-show-up-empty-handed mantra now rivals the don’t-use-the-guest-towels one: They are the rare directives that still ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling uninvited plus-ones at family gatherings.

Who should get an engagement party invitation? As you'd expect, only people who are invited to this pre-nuptial party should receive an invitation. That said, it's a little more complex than just ...