Continue Reading Entertaining Trade-off: When you’re always the host Q: I frequently invite a close friend over for dinner, and it irritates me that she hasn’t extended any invitations in return. She…
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Continue Reading Table Turnoffs: When food gets stuck in your teeth Q: What should I do if a bit of food gets stuck between my teeth when I’m eating-and what should I say to…
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Continue Reading Maid Of Honor: Not Just for Women Anymore Q: I want my best friend, who is a man, to be my “maid of honor.” What should he be called, and how…
Continue Reading Regifting: When is it okay? Q: I received a coffeemaker two years ago as a housewarming gift, but I don’t drink coffee and have never used it. Would…
Continue Reading Color Cues: What is appropriate for weddings? Q: Next month, I’m going to an evening wedding. Is it still considered taboo for guests to wear black or white? A: Both black and…
Continue Reading The Pregnant Bridesmaid: Acceptable or faux pas? Q: My son’s finance has asked a married friend to be a bridesmaid, but the woman is going to be seven months…
