Mary Killen Mary Killen

Dear Mary: How do I get a party invitation from the friend who thinks I snubbed him?

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issue 02 July 2022

Q. I have heard news of a forthcoming party which I would really love to attend. The problem is that the party is being given by a man I have met on a handful of occasions, during which we always got on like a house on fire. Unfortunately we twice left the ball in my court to arrange to meet up for a proper chat.

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