SportKite1 > wrote in message
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> As an aside, I wonder why you are so angry with the OP? I
> understand where he's coming from, but even if I didn't I
> sure wouldn't ridicule him for being frustrated with the
> hosts of the parties he's attended.

I don't suffer fools and boors; he qualifies as both. He is someone that
goes to parties, scarfs down everything in sight, offers a minimal item
(See's candies) and then trashes the host/hostess to anyone outside the
party. "Oh I went to their party... It sucked man..."

> Maybe you aren't aware that in some circles it is nigh unto
> mandatory to make an appearance at many holiday parties
> hosted by clients, bosses, business peers, etc and a refusal
> would be rude, and possible career suicide.

I've been to many of those shin-digs. You show up, let the boss, the boss'
boss, and two levels higher see you. And then you leave. In the meantime,
you mingle. Billy-Joe-Jim-Bob wasn't at this type of formal party; he was at
an acquaintance's apartment and is trashing the lack of anything remotely
signifying his demanding tastes. In those cases, the "I have a root canal"
excuse is applicable.

> I too wonder why people "have" parties when they so
> obviously don't give a crap enough to provide even the
> most basic of hospitality. Perhaps they don't want to
> have them in the first place, but do because it's required
> of their position at work. Holiday parties seem to bring
> out the worst in both hosts and guests.

You said it yourself in your previous post; some people are still doing the
"dorm thing" and providing the space is their only requirement. Sometimes
they'll (or a guest that has a little more sense) raid the meager pantry to
help with alcohol absorption. <shrug> It's not a party /I/ like attending
but I've seen plenty of them.

No. More likely, Billy-Joe-Jim-Bob is a whining parasite that is one of
those albatross that /have/ to be invited.

The Ranger