Solving the wedding gift etiquette conundrum

NEW YORK -- Holidays, birthdays and other family celebrations often generate concerns about giving presents. But when it comes to gift-giving anxiety, nothing tops a wedding.

Dinner guests who do too much pose quandary - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 PST

DEAR MISS MANNERS I hosted a small dinner party for eight, serving the following courses: appetizer, soup, main meal, dessert. One of my guests finished her appetizer and, attempting to be helpful, began to clear plates while others were still eating. This prompted others to also get up to help. Within moments, half my guests were clearing while the other half were still eating! I like to wait ...

Modern Manners: Social media calls for new brand of politeness rules

Years ago, you could prove what a classless jerk you were by simply letting a door slam in your date's face or flirting with another hottie. It's much more complicated now. Modern manners need to be re-evaluated. The New Rude requires new rules covering proper times and places for texting, Internet networking etiquette and so forth.

Four registries for non-traditional couples

The wedding registry has gone way outside any box that would hold traditional presents like candlesticks and Crock-Pots. Couples are creating registries for home down payments, honeymoons anc charities. Bridal registry - Weddings - Relationships - Shopping - Gift Registry