My small studio apartment be damned, 2025 will find me becoming a top-tier dinner party host! Inspired by my patron saints of hosting—drag queens and Ina Garten—as well as the rising trend of dinner ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How do you respond to dinner guests who ask for items above and beyond those which are visibly on offer or verbally listed by the host? For example: “Do you have brand X of water?” ...

Research shows that roughly 13% of children and people 12 and older have lost some hearing in both ears. According to the Hearing Health Association, about half of people will have someone with ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is there a “best” or “correct” way to seat couples at a dinner party using place cards? My husband and I enjoy speaking with other people, and we split couples up when we host.

A dinner party — when done right-- should be a vibe in itself. A host who prides themselves on curating an unforgettable experience for their guests will take painstaking measures to eliminate doubt ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year for about 25 people. Most are traveling in from out of town. I have expressed that people do not need to bring anything, and I mean it.

The Three People Ina Garten Calls Her ‘Dream Dinner Guests’ originally appeared on Parade. The right group of people seated at your table can make or break a dinner party, whether you're a regular old ...