I said I was sorry that she did not feel I was paying her enough, and that she felt the need to seek compensation from my ...

I was sorry that she did not feel I was paying her enough, and that she felt the need to seek compensation from my guests.

GENTLE READER: Inclined to side with mothers whenever possible, Miss Manners is happy to say she agrees with yours. And with ...

Live: Join the grand community Purim party in Crown Heights with Yoni Z and l’chaims, dancing and lavish Dairy Buffet. This ...

A festive Purim party will take place in Crown Heights, with l’chaims, music and dancing and lavish Dairy Buffet. This year ...

After the party, I called my mother and told her what happened. Like me, she was horrified that someone would seek tips at a ...

It’s my (kid’s) party, and I’ll cry if I want to. The things parents will do — or not do — for their kids. A mother hosting a ...

I hold an annual party, for which I hire a person to assist me in setting it up, maintaining the buffet and serving drinks. She has always done a great job. At the most recent party, however, I ...

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In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the etiquette of employees seeking tips from guests in a host's home.