"Cate" wrote in message


Then the hosts said 'contributions greatly appreciated.' The hosts are not
poor, students, young, or otherwise unable to pay for their own birthday
party. In fact, they're off on an expensive, extended vacation soon after
the party. They are both established in their careers and are well
compensated. They have no kids. This is an adults-only party.


I'm glad you use the term "hosts" as these people are certainly not
"friends".


Am I out of line for thinking that if you host your own birthday party,
it's
a little odd to ask for monetary contributions to pay if you want to eat?

Odd? Down right ignorant. What is even more horrifying is that some people
will probably go to it.
Ed

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