In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the trend of making guests responsible for plates ...

This attendee isn't happy to have to schlep their own plate, fork, knife, drink container both to the party and then home.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I received an invitation for a work-sponsored event. The invitation states: “To help us minimize our environmental footprint and make cleanup easier, we kindly ask that you bring ...

“Some people are just not party people,” City University of New York social work professor Laura MacLeod said. “With a ...

DEAR ABBY: Should parents be allowed to send birthday invitations to school if only select students are the recipients of the invitation? I’m the parent of a (very) special needs pre-k child. Daily, I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I received an invitation for a work-sponsored event. The invitation states: “To help us minimize our ...

Do you have a long to-do list, or are you often stumped when searching for gifts? The holidays can be especially busy, and ...

When I arrive, I will be toting a plate, some silverware (not sure if I will need a knife or a spoon) and a cup or water bottle.

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By mid-month, the momentum picks up in your favor as Mars enters Capricorn (Dec. 15), followed by the sun and Venus (Dec. 21 ...

It’s December. Your inbox is overflowing. Everyone wants a donation, a gift, a few dollars before the end of the year. Maybe ...

COMMENTARY: This Advent, sweep the stable and clear a space for grace — and watch God’s humility transform your poverty into ...