Why should the burden of a dinner party rest on the host's shoulders alone? Put those guests to work, because dining is a ...

Dinner parties can be a delightful escape filled with laughter, good food, and great company. But if you think you’re just there to enjoy the evening, think again! As a guest, your behavior at these ...

The heart of good hosting is making every guest feel welcome, comfortable, and cared for. It’s a simple, timeless rule of ...

Gather up all your old magazines and get your guests to do the same to host a scrapbooking or mood-boarding dinner party. You ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had dinner party guests arrive 45 minutes early. They weren’t confused about the time, they just came early. What should I have done? I sat them in the living room, got them each ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I recently invited two couples to dinner. They accepted warmly and promptly, which was lovely. Then came the food requirements. One guest has a nut allergy, which of course ...

For the fashion community, social gatherings with friends have always been a favorite pastime —holiday or not. From Paul Poiret’s lavish “The Thousand and Second Night” party in 1911 to Valentino’s ...

The lists of dietary requirements just gets longer, and people don't even acknowledge when you gave it your best shot.

Dear Miss Manners: My sister likes to throw dinner parties. She goes all out with her best dishes and crystal, along with the menu. Often people will call and ask what to bring, but my sister always ...