Q: When do you have to reciprocate a party invitation? I always thought that if it’s a small event in someone’s home, it’s important to reciprocate. What about a payback for having been included in a ...

You've written your list, you've checked it twice. The holidays are officially here, and you're working to ensure that every last soul on your scroll (or named in your Notes app) is going to get ...

Dear Amy: We have three sons. They are grown, successful and professional, with equally successful wives. They come to stay with us, use our cars to see their friends, eat what we prepare and never ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Our neighbors of over 10 years suddenly and surprisingly invited us to their home for dinner. In all those years, we were casually friendly, but shared nothing more than short ...

Reciprocity (give-and-take exchange) is essential for successful human interactions. Feeling motivated to return a favor (and feeling owed for a favor) drives social behavior, personal interaction, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Our neighbors of over 10 years suddenly and surprisingly invited us to their home for dinner. In all those years, we were casually friendly, but shared nothing more than short ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My friend and I were discussing dating reciprocity, and we both agree that even with “old-fashioned” concepts, things must be reciprocated. The gentleman will pay for dinner the ...