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Dear Miss Manners: My daughter is graduating from high school, but she does not want a party. I would still like to send out graduation cards to help celebrate her achievement, but I don’t know ...

Dear Miss Manners: When hosting a cocktail hour, how does the hostess gracefully navigate the quantity of food served? For example, if the cheese platter is reduced to a few bites, should the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter is graduating from high school, but she does not want a party. I would still like to send out graduation cards to help celebrate her achievement, but I don’t know ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My neighbors have several gatherings a year, and they are always potlucks. If the invitation says, “Bring a dish to share and a bottle of wine,” then I am happy to do so.