Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New Africa via Shutterstock It's awesome to be invited to parties and special events, but you can't always go (and let's face it, ...

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 ...

People are often invited by friends and family members to join social activities. Some might be truly enjoyable and people join happily. There are gatherings, however, one would rather not attend.

THE wedding season is now well and truly open. For anyone who has received or is expecting to receive an invitation it’s the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How do you gently decline Christmas invitations from a friend when the people they invite are all couples and the women don’t really like you? We are all seniors. GENTLE READER: Why ...

DEAR ERIC: If someone keeps getting party invitations from someone they would rather not associate with frequently, and occasionally accepts having run out of excuses, is one obligated to reciprocate ...