I’m at a loss for polite refusals that let the friend know that I like them, but not the activity they’ve invited me to.

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Miss Manners suggests a compromise, but only for your more intimate friends: Ask one or two of them to keep you company while ...

But learning how to graciously but firmly say “no”—without padding it with excuses or white lies—is a critical life skill. If ...

Teachers play a crucial role in shaping students' lives, and 5th September is dedicated to honoring them. The article ...

Validating your authentic feelings is vital to attain mental peace. Do not brush your feelings away; instead, accept them ...

From Sherlock Holmes to The Hobbit to Black Panther, Martin Freeman has won hearts in several roles over the years. On his ...

Question: My husband and I are frequent Shabbos guests at our children’s homes nearby (we eat the meal with them and return to our home after the meal). Where should I light Shabbos candles – in m ...

Who was Jane Austen’s ‘model reader’? And what did she read? A witty new book by a leading Austen expert explores this and more.