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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are Indians. We will always have food for everyone at any party. We will have enough food to even pack leftovers for you.

I cannot fathom the poverty of hospitality I encounter here. There is no excuse to be a poor host. It is much better to not have a party for your child. The world does not owe your kid presents. You do. So, don't have a party, but buy your kid presents from the money you would have sprung for the cake.

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I am German and also raised in rural US and agree with you.  This is the first city I've lived where hospitality does not automatically = food.

I find it helpful when something is mentioned on the invitation, like "please join us for pizza and cupcakes" or "we will be serving light snacks."  We were even once invited to a goldfish cracker buffet.  But I liked that they said it right on the invitation so then we knew what to plan for.  "Birthday party" is too generic a term for a gathering with so many possibilities, so why not tell your guests what kind of party it will be?[/quote]

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