Dear Miss Manners: A pair of neighbors hosted my wife and me for an impromptu dinner, to which we contributed a nice salad. The food was fine, the apartment lovely. We have sent them a thank-you note.

They are planning a dinner at their home to thank us for the invitation. We suggested a restaurant, but the wife wants to cook a special meal for us and a few of the other neighbors.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband is an early bird and goes to bed every night at 9. His nighttime routine starts at 8. I would like to invite a couple we sometimes dine out with over for dinner. Can ...