I've been getting number of letters reporting that guests are taking gross advantage of hospitality by cadging future meals.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After asking my dinner guests not to bring any dishes, some still do. My question is what do do when Person A shows up with a dish, and Person B — lovely, lovely Person B, who was ...

I was once the guest of an elegant older gentleman at a veeery faaancydinner party in a hôtel particulier. I might have been 25 and did not speak French. Everyone else was 65 and only spoke French. I ...

In early January, I read about a couple who vowed to host a dinner party every week throughout 2025. Somehow, they did it — all 52 of them. The dinners ran the gamut, from fancy to simple. They had ...

Whether you're looking to host an over-the-top soirée or a laid-back gathering, turn to these key tips for guidance in the process. Decide who will host and pay for the rehearsal dinner by discussing ...