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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, maybe it is a cultural thing?  My parents are from another culture that is similar- someone invites you over, you eventually want to reciprocate even if entertaining is not your "thing."  I don't think it's as big of a deal in American culture?  Like, if you don't want to have a dinner party here, you just don't.  There's no "code."  I think that's why Americans have a lot of social problems.[/quote]

I find Indians to be more socially awkward than Americans.[/quote]

LOL. Really? Every Indian knows that you should reciprocate dinner invites or decline the invitation in the first place. It is not necessary that you reciprocate by calling the other person for dinner, there are other ways you can reciprocate and grow the friendship.

Reciprocity is the way people signal that they value the relationship. If you do not want to have a relationship, you can decline the invitation.  But to come to dinner, eat, drink and then never reciprocate in some way is low class - in any and all cultures. [/quote]

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