In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to navigating family expectations for an out-of-state ...

Graduation signifies a person has successfully completed a course of study or training. It represents achievement and an end to a difficult time of anxiety or uncertainty, socially and academically.

I find it offensive to ask family members to pay for airfare, expensive hotels and food while we provide nothing.

GENTLE READER: Here is another argument against inviting the extended family to a graduation: Graduation ceremonies can be ...

Letter writer doesn’t want to invite family to son’s out of state graduation if they can’t provide a party afterwards.