If you’re kicking the holiday season off with Thanksgiving hosting duties, there’s something you need to know—invites are always appropriate and, according to Diane Gottsman, national etiquette expert ...

This column originally ran in 2023. DEAR MISS MANNERS: I grew up in a home where socialization was discouraged. We were not allowed to have friends over, and I never recall having people over for ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A close friend texted to see if my husband and I were available on a certain Saturday, three months out, to celebrate her husband’s milestone birthday. She’s thinking of having a ...

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 we ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How do you get people to RSVP in a timely manner? My suggestion is to mention, in your invitation, that you have only a specific number of dinners, special treats, surprise ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My cousin invited me for dinner on a Sunday night and asked me to bring wine and a dessert. When I got there, she said it had been a very busy weekend and she hadn’t had time to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My neighbor, with whom I have friendly chats, sent a group text to several women, including me, inviting us all to meet for dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a yoga class. I ...

Wedding invitations and thank-you notes can be sent in a stylish, timely manner, without breeching etiquette, once you know the basics. Assuming you have your guest list finalized, the first thing to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: It looks like my niece will be getting engaged to her companion of several years. They are lovely young women, both college graduates, both with good jobs. They have the support of ...