"Etiquette Experts Reveal 8 Holiday Hosting No-Nos"

Etiquette experts provide answers to common holiday hosting questions. Guests can be asked to remove their shoes, but it's considerate to offer slippers. Serving a holiday dinner on paper plates is acceptable as long as they are sturdy. Posting photos from an event on social media without permission can be sensitive, so it's best to ask or avoid posting altogether. Following up with non-RSVP guests is acceptable, and politely asking them to respond is recommended. It's generally not recommended to ask guests to stay off their phones, as they may have valid reasons for using them. Declining help with cleaning is acceptable, and hosts are not obligated to open or serve hosting gifts. Appropriate host/hostess gifts include wine, alcohol, candles, desserts, or treats for the next morning.