An acquaintance recently invited me and my family to dinner. Caught up in the moment, I replied “yes.” As soon as she walked away, I panicked. That month was incredibly busy, and we were already ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I stopped eating potluck food at work years ago when I found cat hair in a piece of cake. Apparently, the lady who brought the cake regularly let her cats jump up on her kitchen ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We are often invited to fundraisers by a couple in our circle of friends. They purchase a table or a package of tickets, which pays for our admission. Still, as these are ...