Anonymous
Post 12/06/2023 15:22     Subject: Charging people to attend a home holiday party
I have heard of house parties and rent parties that had cover charges back in the day in urban neighborhoods. . Is it that type of thing?
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2023 15:21     Subject: Charging people to attend a home holiday party
My cousin and his friends did this, but it was a huge party and they would rent a venue, buy gifts for the kids, invite more than 50 people, etc.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2023 15:18     Subject: Charging people to attend a home holiday party
I feel for your OP, this happened to me once and I had no idea until I showed up! I offered to pay my friend's DH through the pants as they say and they waived my fee. I've never been back.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2023 15:17     Subject: Charging people to attend a home holiday party
Anonymous wrote:How much are they charging? You know, so we can enjoy this thread more


+1 I need details!
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2023 15:17     Subject: Charging people to attend a home holiday party
How much are they charging? You know, so we can enjoy this thread more
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2023 15:11     Subject: Charging people to attend a home holiday party
What the hell? What kind of person does this? No tact. I’ve never heard of this, ever. Sure, bring a side dish and/or a bottle of wine. But not money. Sounds like they shouldn’t be throwing the party at all because they can’t afford it.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2023 15:05     Subject: Charging people to attend a home holiday party
I’m so glad that I am content to spend lots of time alone.

People are becoming more and more terrible.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2023 15:04     Subject: Charging people to attend a home holiday party
Anonymous wrote:I’m a stickler for etiquette, manners and social niceties including responding to invitations, but in this case, I grant you permission to simply skip without responding to the host.

Egregious behavior doesn’t deserve a response or reply.


I agree people are becoming so selfish and trashy
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2023 14:39     Subject: Charging people to attend a home holiday party
I’m a stickler for etiquette, manners and social niceties including responding to invitations, but in this case, I grant you permission to simply skip without responding to the host.

Egregious behavior doesn’t deserve a response or reply.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2023 14:35     Subject: Charging people to attend a home holiday party
Insane
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2023 14:34     Subject: Charging people to attend a home holiday party
Wasn’t there a recent thread like this about Thanksgiving?
I’d decline and cross these people off my list.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2023 14:33     Subject: Charging people to attend a home holiday party
Nope. I'd decline the invitation.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2023 14:31     Subject: Charging people to attend a home holiday party
No way.

Have people bring a dish and byob.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2023 14:30     Subject: Charging people to attend a home holiday party
no way.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2023 14:29     Subject: Charging people to attend a home holiday party
I have been asked to pay to attend a home holiday party for the first time. I don’t know how different this is from splitting a bill with a group of friends.

Is this common?

Maybe just new for me.