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What other people choose to assume, is their problem. If you invite them to a cocktail party and they choose to bring gifts, then you receive the gifts graciously and discretely, set them quickly as… (View Post)

There is a common mistaken belief, that "wedding gifts" are associated with being invited to a "wedding reception" -- and it is, I am afraid, a rather vulgar association. Try to … (View Post)

No, it is not your responsibility to provide transportation. It is courteous of you to provide it for the elderly and those with disabilities, but that does not create an obligation for you to provid… (View Post)

Halo, A Shomhairle; fàilte gu an Snaidhm. Of course you are in the right to wear your kilt; and of course your future sister-in-law is being culturally oppressive and vulgar by not recognizing the ap… (View Post)

Are you following the rule, across the board, that at formal dinners spouses should not be seated side by side? If so, then you may separate your father and his wife to the same degree that you separ… (View Post)