Why do people throw parties ..who can't

(BillKirch)
I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those stupid
sausage weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole enough for 4
people at a party for 30, in an apartment that can hold 18. The bad
taste people have is unbelievable. One bottle of wine. No napkins,or
ice, cheap paper plates that bend and cups that are either too big or
too small..cheap Dip they bought at the store. The list is unending.
Here's a tip. DON'T throw a party if you can't afford to throw a party.
And if you do, get MORE than enough for everyone. Or better yet
....cater it. Merry Xmas
RESPONE:
Actually Bill I agree with you on this issue.
I only invite just a handful of ppl at any giving time due to the size
of my town home.
Not having a large collection of china I do buy paper plates, cups,
forks, etc. through Gordon's foodservice warehouse, open to the public
at low prices but excellent quantity which comes in handy as most the
couples have young children that come to my gatherings. For napkins I
buy those toilettes -pre-moisten- at Gordon's also.
I don't have the money to serve the more expensive food as I would like
but I have a box full of comfort food recipes I have printed out from
the programs on tv and from this NG that am not ashame to serve and
everyone goes home satisfied even the children that I serve made up
especially for them. All beef skinless hot dog weenies with choice of
dipping sauces and the package pasta of different shapes for salads is
always a big hit with them,I have a bag now shape like different colors
christmas trees, just add diced apples, homemade mayo,spices chill
overnite.