I invited a friend to go to a show with a limited run, and mentioned in my invitation that it was almost sold out.

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That would indeed stretch the food. But assuming they are separate: ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the rule on inviting someone to accompany you to a play that’s close to being sold out, and they don’t respond to your invitation in a timely way?

That would indeed stretch the food. But assuming they are separate: ...

That would indeed stretch the food. But assuming they are separate: ...

Miss Manners agrees that ultimatums with friends can be awkward, but in this case, a time limit would have been helpful. Or ...

That would indeed stretch the food. But assuming they are separate: ...

This is fine. We encourage everyone to take food home but everyone else also contributes. None of the members of the group ...

Over the years, she had often lamented how long she waited for a letter in return from a friend or a relative after writing ...

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to make a full state visit to Britain later this year, bypassing a suggestion put forward ...

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to make a full state visit to Britain later this year, bypassing a suggestion put forward ...