Please Bring an Elaborate Dessert

What’s the right answer to "Can I bring anything?"

What's the Difference Between a Digestif and an Apéritif?

If you speak French, the name says it all.

Shhhh, She's Not Invited!

How to exclude certain coworkers from a party invitation.

Withstand Bland

Is it wrong to ask your hostess to pass the salt?

Stop Broadcasting Your Social Life

Twittering on your digital device.

Come Over for Crusty Casserole

Can you serve leftovers to guests?

You Break It, You Replace It

What to do if you bust your friend’s china.

Dude, Where's My Drink?

The absentee tail party host.

Lamb and Red Wine

Lamb is the best meat for Cabs, Pinots, and Rhône-style reds.

Kids Making Drinks

Is it wrong to ask minors to mix martinis?

Virgin Drink Reminder

Party beverage advice for the holidays, or anytime.

Strategic Guest Ejection

How should we signal that it’s time for guests to depart— short of changing into our pajamas?

Surprise! I'm at Your Door

Are ambush visits rude?

The Awkward Lip-Kiss Greeting

Is it appropriate to give and receive a peck on the lips when you see friends?

Drunk on Recycling

Can you ask guests to bring their own cups?