DEAR MISS MANNERS: My family enjoys hosting casual open house-type parties. Whoever wants to stop by can do so at their ...

How can I politely invite someone to my home but also indicate that they should not bring their friends or family with them?

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

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 ...

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