Humor
Reply permanently failed because recipient liked the idea of having gone to a party, but not the idea of going.
Race
On casual racism in otherwise polite company, and the split-second deliberations that go into deciding how to respond in a no-win scenario.
Art
There's other ways, too.
Advice
The one question I always ask other people at parties.
Art
Women who go to parties in Western art almost always have a lousy time.
Humor
Three Dog Night, I'm sorry you had such a terrible time at the party. But you didn't have to come.
Humor
Miranda Pennington offers a survival guide of party tips for introverts.