Either say you can’t make it well in advance or keep stumm, says writer Phineas Harper ...

When opting out of a gathering, Parker recommends following this formula: acknowledge the invitation; honor something about it, like the host’s creativity or vision; express gratitude for the fact ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am in a rough spot financially. I really can’t afford to attend concerts, grab coffee, dine at restaurants, etc. Every time a friend makes a request to spend time together, I have ...

Summer arrives with a promise of freedom and fun, but for many, it delivers something else entirely: a packed calendar that leaves us feeling more exhausted than excited. Between BBQ invitations, ...