One guest confronted her post-vomit explaining to her that it was her duty to inform the guests, and her response was to “suck a d**k”. That same guest had to delay starting chemotherapy because she ...
Having guests over is supposed to be a fun and happy occasion. You catch up, you eat good food, and you make some memories. But sometimes, a guest can turn a simple visit into a majorly awkward ...
Ah, the holiday season. A time for joy, twinkling lights, and, let’s be honest, some pretty awkward moments. If you’ve ever ...
While your guests may never say it aloud, there are certain hosting habits that can leave them feeling awkward, overlooked, or underwhelmed—and even the most gracious of hosts can easily fall into ...
Dear Eric: When we moved to our new home, we realized we had a great view of our town’s Fourth of July fireworks. Last year we invited a diverse group for a barbecue and fireworks viewing. One of the ...
Hosting rule number one: choose your words wisely. Sometimes, clumsy sentiments can slip out of even the most well-meaning lips. To find out the things you should never (ever) say to a guest—even if ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have an older live-in nanny for our two young children. During the week, she stays in our basement, where she has a bedroom, bathroom and living area, and she goes home on the ...
Few parts of wedding planning cause more tension than the guest list. There’s logistical considerations (venue capacity, budget), politics (family expectations, social circles), and emotions (hurt ...
December, with all its social obligations, has become a training ground for people who are often confused by social ...
US President Donald Trump got a succulent menu for his UK state banquet -- but there was also an awkward guest at the feast in the form of Rupert Murdoch. As Trump dined on watercress panna cotta and ...