Some people love cocktail parties. So when they get an invitation to an early-evening gathering offering drinks and hors d'oeuvres, they do a little internal happy dance. Lots of people standing ...

A calendar filled with invitations is the goal of every modern social butterfly. Alas, the promise of soirees, galas, bridge dates, or tête-à-têtes has temporarily flown the coop. That means a good ...

Q: When do you have to reciprocate a party invitation? I always thought that if it’s a small event in someone’s home, it’s important to reciprocate. What about a payback for having been included in a ...