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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Clearly speaks to the "hospitability" of North American culture.

In Asia, LATAM, or South Africa – the whole family would be invited.

Then again, part of this madness is because the insecure, penny-pinching middle class insists on Instagram-ready, high production value, pay-per-person parties.

No more cake, clown, confetti and streamers at home. Speaks to American values. And "culture".[/quote]

“When in Rome…” 
When you are in Asia or LatAm or elsewhere, bring your whole family. That is not the cultural tradition here and it is rude to do so unless specifically invited to. [/quote]

So are you basically agreeing that yes, North Americans are penny-pinching, less community-oriented, and suckers for RSVP lists? If so, great culture...[/quote]

Just chiming in to say that in cultures where you bring the whole family, the host's extended family is probably helping to pull off these bigger parties.  I love going to a birthday party where all the aunties cook!  But for many families (like mine), the parents are doing everything alone.  A lot of people can't pull off a big huge party for every birthday.  [/quote]

My SIL wont even attend a family party for her nephews and I was told here that that is just fine and she has no obligation to get to know them whatsoever. Can you imagine if I enlisted her into helping to COOK as well? But that's exactly what I've seen at the Mexican parties --everyone female has to help.[/quote]

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