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Miss Manners: How do I ask if texted party invite includes the kids, or just adults?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve received several invitations to large, planned events via group text. Whether for a retirement party, ...
Miss Manners: Can my kids can come to your party, too? The invitation doesn’t specify.
Once you have gotten a response, thank the host for the invitation and say you will check calendars and respond quickly. Miss ...
Miss Manners: I skipped passive-aggressive co-worker’s retirement party
Letter writer was scolded for missing a coworker’s retirement party. Dear Miss Manners: I worked with someone who was uber ...
Miss Manners: Does your party invite list include the ‘cool kids?’ Some guests want to know
DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I issue online invitations to multiple guests at once, I generally use the option to hide the guest ...
Miss Manners: Group text invites make it unclear if kids are included
GENTLE READER: Send a separate text to the host asking if children are included in the invitation. Note the phrasing: You are ...
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Miss Manners: Group invitations sent by text are confusing - are my kids invited, too?
I don’t want to seem like I’m trying to invite my children to an event that is not intended for them, but I have to arrange ...
Miss Manners: Group text invites are convenient, sure, but they also cause this problem
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve received several invitations to large, planned events via group text. Whether for a retirement party, bridal shower or anniversary celebration, each message included the image ...