Dear Miss Manners: When I am sick, I need to rest and conserve my energy. I don’t want visitors, as then I feel I have to host, perform and even offer food and drink when all I want to do is sleep.

1. Am I being rude to decline well-meaning visits when I am sick? I feel obligated to entertain these friends, and I resent ...

I’m 62 and have been divorced for 26 years. I’ve been dating the love of my life for 15 years — we are obviously not in a ...

My husband met a very nice, like-minded neighbor during a walk, and we invited him and his wife over for dinner. Related ...

If your hospitality is to continue, Miss Manners suggests you set some rules — for both the parents and the children.

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