Is there a platonic ideal for a medium-sized gathering of people? The cocktail hour has plenty to recommend it, including a lack of fixed seating and the ability to dazzle guests with a good drinks ...

Quick: In your family, if you were invited to dinner at 7 p.m., what time would you show up? In mine, we’re parked and piling out of the car at least a safe 5 minutes ahead. Being late was the height ...

Many people are experts at being the perfect guests. You’ve triple-checked your outfit, remembered to bring something nice for the host, and everything’s lined up. Then the door swings open, greetings ...

Spoiler alert: They’re also pro after-party ...