Yes, it is the host's job to make a guest feel welcome, but the guest isn't off the hook. When you're staying at someone's home, be it family or friend, don't expect to be treated like you're at a ...

The holidays can be a magical time, full of friends, family, and laughter. But they can also be a season where navigating social etiquette can sometimes lead to stressed relationships or social ...

DEAR AMY: How can I politely say no when friends are passing through town or vacationing here and ask if they can spend a couple of nights with us? I have never said no to anyone and have always been ...

I am in a group of friends who are mainly from the same country. We bond pretty well and occasionally spend time together. We mostly communicate by text in a chat group. Once in a while I get messages ...

I always considered my lifelong friend “Mary” to be my BEST friend. We are in our mid-50s now and live in different countries, but we’ve always stayed in contact. When she comes to visit, she stays ...