These are friends of mine, and I do want to entertain them, but I’m afraid I’ll be limiting them to barbecues in the future.

DEAR ANNIE: My wife recently received a dinner invitation from her former brother-in-law to “talk about the old days.” She is planning on going. I have seen them together a couple of times at weddings ...

Dear Annie: My wife recently received a dinner invitation from her former brother-in-law to “talk about the old days.” She is planning on going. I have seen them together a couple of times at weddings ...

Dear Miss Manners: When my husband and I were invited to a friend’s dinner party, I replied that I did not think we could arrive in time for dinner, due to a work commitment with a specific end time, ...

DEAR ERIC: My brother-in-law (never known for his tact or diplomacy) came to our house for Thanksgiving dinner where we had 15 people in attendance. Getting everything on the table in time is always a ...

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