“Respecting a host’s request to not bring anything is polite, but a small token that won’t disrupt their plans can still be a nice gesture,” said Nick Leighton, etiquette expert and co-host of the ...

Or do I just gratefully accept any gifts of alcohol I may receive, then discreetly give it away later to someone who will ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I will be throwing myself a 60th birthday party next year. The only gift I want is the presence of the ...