GENTLE READER: “I am sorry, but unfortunately, we will not be able to attend.” Miss Manners would suggest this be written in a letter and not a text or social media posting, but she does not wish to ...

Navigating a cocktail dress code can be challenging. You need to rise to the occasion without going over the top, aiming for ...

Letter writer doesn’t have “evening cocktail” attire to attend the wedding of a good friend’s son. Dear Miss Manners: We have been invited to the wedding of a very good friend’s son. When I went ...