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Why do people throw parties ..who can't
I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those stupid sausage
weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole enough for 4 people at a party for 30, in an apartment that can hold 18. The bad taste people have is unbelievable. One bottle of wine. No napkins,or ice, cheap paper plates that bend and cups that are either too big or too small..cheap Dip they bought at the store. The list is unending. Here's a tip. DON'T throw a party if you can't afford to throw a party. And if you do, get MORE than enough for everyone. Or better yet ....cater it. Merry Xmas |
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>I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those stupid
>sausage >weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole enough for 4 people at a >party for 30, in an apartment that can hold 18. The bad taste people have is >unbelievable. Pot Kettle Black ~Kat "I think I would like to call myself 'the girl who wanted to be God'. Yet if I were not in this body, where would I be--perhaps I am destined to be classified and qualified. But, oh, I cry out aginst it." --Sylvia Plath |
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BillKirch > whinged in message
... > I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those > stupid sausage weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole > enough for 4 people at a party for 30, in an apartment that can > hold 18. The bad taste people have is unbelievable. One bottle > of wine. No napkins,or ice, cheap paper plates that bend and > cups that are either too big or too small..cheap Dip they bought > at the store. The list is unending. Here's a tip. DON'T throw a > party if you can't afford to throw a party. And if you do, get > MORE than enough for everyone. Or better yet ....cater it. Here's a thought (since you obviously need one.) Throw your own damned party, complete with stoneware and stemware, a band in the background, at the local VFW [hall]. Spare no expense! While you're at it, you can also cater it yourself, to get that exact menu you're dreaming of. Don't forget the servers; they'll need to server h'or deurves, champagne/wine, and above all keep that booze flowing. Spare no expense! Send out formal invitations to all those cheapos you're annoyed with and show'em how a real man throws a party. To make sure they understand the level of their depravity, include stamps with the RSVP. Spare no expense! They'll do the same thing to you, you've been doing on their dime; eat and drink you right into the poor house. But dammit, at least they'll be thanking you for showing them the error of their ways! > Merry Xmas Yeah; merry frickin' xmas ya mule. The Ranger |
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"BillKirch" > wrote in message ... > I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those stupid sausage > weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole enough for 4 people at a > party for 30, in an apartment that can hold 18. The bad taste people have is > unbelievable. One bottle of wine. No napkins,or ice, cheap paper plates that > bend and cups that are either too big or too small..cheap Dip they bought at > the store. The list is unending. Here's a tip. DON'T throw a party if you can't > afford to throw a party. And if you do, get MORE than enough for everyone. Or > better yet ....cater it. Merry Xmas Well if you're so sick and tired of all of these horrible parties, why don't you just not attend them? |
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BillKirch wrote:
> > I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those stupid sausage > weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole enough for 4 people at a > party for 30, in an apartment that can hold 18. It is never wise to go to a party or dinner for that matter on an empty stomach if you don't know the host too well. You may not like or be able to eat the food or it may be slow or late in coming. > The bad taste people have is > unbelievable. It is not bad taste but different taste. Once went to a BBQ and the only thing on the grill was salmon. The host insisted I try some. After way, way, way too many beers, I was able to eat some and say it was good. I hate salmon and all other fish because of taste, texture and smell. > One bottle of wine. Most parties are BYOB or BYOB assisted parties. > No napkins,or ice, The only thing worse than no ice is stale ice. I had this buddy that knew I loved ice but when I went to his place I would aways say no ice. (Whenever I could I brought ice to help out.) His ice was always stale and smelled and tasted like a fridge. > cheap paper plates that bend and cups that are either too big or too > small..cheap If there was only one bottle of wine and little else in food for 30 people none of the plates should be bending as there would be nothing on them...and the cups can neither be too small or too large if there is no wine! > Dip they bought at the store. The advantage to store bought dip is that it wasn't likely made with unwashed hands and if you all get sick you can sue the manufacturer as opposed to the host who probably has little or no money of the kind lawyers are looking for. > The list is unending. Here's a tip. DON'T throw a party if you can't > afford to throw a party. And if you do, get MORE than enough for everyone. Or > better yet ....cater it. Merry Xmas If you are going to thow a party, know your guests' likes and dislikes or ask. Be clear about whether it is a BBQ type or a **** up type party or both. BYOF (food) or BYOB should be very clear. Regardless about how much food or booze there is at a party, aren't parties about socializing and food and drink often play a lesser role? |
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Why do people throw parties ..who can't (BillKirch) I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those stupid sausage weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole enough for 4 people at a party for 30, in an apartment that can hold 18. The bad taste people have is unbelievable. One bottle of wine. No napkins,or ice, cheap paper plates that bend and cups that are either too big or too small..cheap Dip they bought at the store. The list is unending. Here's a tip. DON'T throw a party if you can't afford to throw a party. And if you do, get MORE than enough for everyone. Or better yet ....cater it. Merry Xmas RESPONE: Actually Bill I agree with you on this issue. I only invite just a handful of ppl at any giving time due to the size of my town home. Not having a large collection of china I do buy paper plates, cups, forks, etc. through Gordon's foodservice warehouse, open to the public at low prices but excellent quantity which comes in handy as most the couples have young children that come to my gatherings. For napkins I buy those toilettes -pre-moisten- at Gordon's also. I don't have the money to serve the more expensive food as I would like but I have a box full of comfort food recipes I have printed out from the programs on tv and from this NG that am not ashame to serve and everyone goes home satisfied even the children that I serve made up especially for them. All beef skinless hot dog weenies with choice of dipping sauces and the package pasta of different shapes for salads is always a big hit with them,I have a bag now shape like different colors christmas trees, just add diced apples, homemade mayo,spices chill overnite. |
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>Sounds like you need a new set of friends! (Don't call me.)
############## Looks like a couple of you saw yourselves in my post. BG |
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>Well if you're so sick and tired of all of these horrible parties, why don't
>you just not attend them? ########### Social obligations. BG |
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>So what did you bring?
############## It's take. A 2 pound box of See's. BG |
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(Bill *Kvetch* <S>Kirch</S>) writes:
> >Sumgai axsed: >> >>So what did you bring? > >It's take. No, it's bring... but then again you're by you're own addmission obviously a schnorrer (taker)... only a professional schnorrer would complain about the quantity of refreshments served. Professional schnorrer: one with the chutzpah to also steal the host's Zip-Locs... you're a goniff, Billy-Bob. ---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- Sheldon ```````````` "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." |
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"BillKirch" > wrote in message ... > I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those stupid sausage > weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole enough for 4 people at a > party for 30, in an apartment that can hold 18. The bad taste people have is > unbelievable. One bottle of wine. No napkins,or ice, cheap paper plates that > bend and cups that are either too big or too small..cheap Dip they bought at > the store. The list is unending. Here's a tip. DON'T throw a party if you can't > afford to throw a party. And if you do, get MORE than enough for everyone. Or > better yet ....cater it. Merry Xmas Whew! Are you circulating in the wrong circles or what? Ever conceder dumping them red neck kin? Dimitri |
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All the extras are what you bring out to cover up the inadequecies of the host.
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"BillKirch" > wrote in message ... > I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those stupid sausage > weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole enough for 4 people at a > party for 30, in an apartment that can hold 18. The bad taste people have is > unbelievable. One bottle of wine. No napkins,or ice, cheap paper plates that > bend and cups that are either too big or too small..cheap Dip they bought at > the store. The list is unending. Here's a tip. DON'T throw a party if you can't > afford to throw a party. And if you do, get MORE than enough for everyone. Or > better yet ....cater it. Merry Xmas Back in the day, we'd spike the punch with acid so the room would seem bigger and even the stove top stuffing tasted better. I guess I'll cross you off the guest list; I DO know how to throw a party but, I sure as shit don't wanna read a review of it here. Jack Lysergic |
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Allow me to hijack this thread even before I've read the rest of the
responses to it and ask: If you're going to a party given by a non-foodie or someone you know doesn't have the basics of entertaining down, what can you bring that will be appreciated and will improve matters? I'm thinking that any elaborate hot dish won't do the trick. It would have to be something relatively simple, ample and appealing to people who don't eat well the rest of the time. Maybe a tray with lots of fresh fruits all cut up beautifully, or a selection of home made dips? Or skip the food and bring a guitar if you know how to play? What, besides food, makes a great party? And what makes a bad one? I can imagine being in a bad mood too if I'd attended a crowded party with bad food, a lot of people I didn't know and nothing in the way of entertainment to help me break the ice. For me, the problem wouldn't be with the food, it would be with my own difficulty in starting a conversation. I'm great about introducing myself and saying something pleasant about the food or asking someone to dance or asking normal questions about how people like living in the city we all live in. But if the food is horrible, and it is too noisy and crowded to talk or dance, I run out of conversation starters and can never get the volume right. (Do I yell because it is too noisy? That's hard when I'm meeting someone for the first time. Do I try to run off to somewhere quieter? That's not exactly easy with a new acquaintance either.) I find myself standing staring into space with a soggy glass of lemonade and a potato chip. In other words, what do you do to improve a bad party once you're there? (That's a serious, non-sarcastic question. I believe I'm fairly good at improving situations but not great.) --Lia BillKirch wrote: > I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those stupid sausage > weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole enough for 4 people at a > party for 30, in an apartment that can hold 18. The bad taste people have is > unbelievable. One bottle of wine. No napkins,or ice, cheap paper plates that > bend and cups that are either too big or too small..cheap Dip they bought at > the store. The list is unending. Here's a tip. DON'T throw a party if you can't > afford to throw a party. And if you do, get MORE than enough for everyone. Or > better yet ....cater it. Merry Xmas |
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"BillKirch" > wrote in message ... > I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those stupid sausage > weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole enough for 4 people at a > party for 30, in an apartment that can hold 18. Maybe they're hinting for certain people not to attend. ;-) |
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"BillKirch" > wrote in message
... > I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those stupid sausage > weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole enough for 4 people at a > party for 30, in an apartment that can hold 18. The bad taste people have is > unbelievable. One bottle of wine. No napkins,or ice, cheap paper plates that > bend and cups that are either too big or too small..cheap Dip they bought at > the store. The list is unending. Here's a tip. DON'T throw a party if you can't > afford to throw a party. And if you do, get MORE than enough for everyone. Or > better yet ....cater it. Merry Xmas Do you go to parties for the food or for the fun and camaraderie? Some of the best parties I ever went to were real low budget affairs, and some of the dullest were gourmet extravaganzas. -- Peter Aitken Remove the crap from my email address before using. |
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Be grateful they extended you an invitation. Next time, enjoy the
people who are there. Speaking of dips... ---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: Feta dip (Ostmaestaren AB, Sweden) Categories: Cheese, Dip Yield: 4 servings 200 g Feta 6 tb Milk 2 tb Parsley 1 ts Lemon juice 1/2 ts Oregano Black pepper - ground 1 Garlic clove -pressed Mash the feta and the milk. Add parsley, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and black pepper and mix it. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Serve with a variety of vegetables sticks. Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip 2 (4oz) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained, rinse and chop 1 (10 oz) pkg frozen spinach, drained well with water pressed out 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup Parmesan cheese (or 1/2 c Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella) pinch of garlic powder Mix together and bake at 325 for 30 minutes. Serve warm on pita bread points or crackers. You can also stuff mixture into mushroom caps, top with Parmesan and bake until mushrooms are tender, serve warm. Reuben Dip 1 3-ounce package cream cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 4 ounces sliced corned beef (finely chopped) 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese 1/4 cup chopped and drained sauerkraut 2 to 3 tablespoons milk Rye crackers for dipping Heat cream cheese, sour cream, corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut in small sauce pan over low heat until hot, thin with milk if necessary. Serve with rye crackers. |
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BillKirch > bleeted in message
... > >Sounds like you need a new set of friends! (Don't call me.) > > > Looks like a couple of you saw yourselves in my post. Not even slightly. I have, OTOH, seen mules like you come in to other's homes and Hoover an entire table with a Hometown Buffet attitude only to complain about the fare being provided. These are the same people that bring more joy to a group setting when they leave than when they're present. It sucks to be you. The Ranger |
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BillKirch > wrote in message
... > >why don't you just not attend them? > > > Social obligations. Party Thrower: "Can you attend the party this weekend?" Billy-Joe-Jim-Bob: "Nope." It's that simple. The Ranger |
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BillKirch > wrote in message
... > >So what did you bring? > > > It's take. Hmmm... You've clearly demonstated your parasitic nature with your posting thus far. > A 2 pound box of See's. A "2 pound box of See's!" Aren't you the last of the big spenders? Well, at least you [unintentionally] cleared up several questions. The Ranger |
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>Subject: Why do people throw parties ..who can't >From: oads (BillKirch) >Date: 12/22/2003 1:52 AM Mountain Standard Time >Message-id: > > >>Sounds like you need a new set of friends! (Don't call me.) > >############## >Looks like a couple of you saw yourselves in my post. BG I dunno, I am at a loss to understand how you were even invited to these parties. Do you think they should have rented a bigger apartment to hold the party? One solution to having fewer people there would be to not invite you. Why do you go anyway ? Rosie |
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Julia Altshuler > writes:
>Allow me to hijack this thread even before I've read the rest of the >responses to it and ask: > >If you're going to a party given by a non-foodie or someone you know >doesn't have the basics of entertaining down, what can you bring that >will be appreciated and will improve matters? I'm thinking that any >elaborate hot dish won't do the trick. It would have to be something >relatively simple, ample and appealing to people who don't eat well the >rest of the time. Maybe a tray with lots of fresh fruits all cut up >beautifully, or a selection of home made dips? Or skip the food and >bring a guitar if you know how to play? > > >What, besides food, makes a great party? And what makes a bad one? I >can imagine being in a bad mood too if I'd attended a crowded party with >bad food, a lot of people I didn't know and nothing in the way of >entertainment to help me break the ice. > > >For me, the problem wouldn't be with the food, it would be with my own >difficulty in starting a conversation. I'm great about introducing >myself and saying something pleasant about the food or asking someone to >dance or asking normal questions about how people like living in the >city we all live in. But if the food is horrible, and it is too noisy >and crowded to talk or dance, I run out of conversation starters and can >never get the volume right. (Do I yell because it is too noisy? That's >hard when I'm meeting someone for the first time. Do I try to run off >to somewhere quieter? That's not exactly easy with a new acquaintance >either.) I find myself standing staring into space with a soggy glass >of lemonade and a potato chip. In other words, what do you do to >improve a bad party once you're there? (That's a serious, non-sarcastic >question. I believe I'm fairly good at improving situations but not great.) You've reminded me of why I turn down invites to "parties". If there'll be more than two dozen attendees I tend to decline. An evening of utter chaos/superficiality is a total waste of my time. I much prefer small/intimate groups where conversation is meaningful. I refuse to compete with megawatt sound systems in near total darkness, and mingling meaninglessly with screaming mimi morons whose stench from chronic BO is inescapable... talk about scanty provisons... who can eat with the odor of sweaty pits and unwashed crotch wafting about so thick you can cut it with a knife... the reek of parties is so reminiscent of those long ago times when I toured Italy. ---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- Sheldon ```````````` "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." |
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>From: "The Ranger"
>A "2 pound box of See's!" Aren't you the last of the big spenders? Well, at >least you [unintentionally] cleared up several questions. I'd be delighted to have a guest bring a 2 lb box of See's Chocolates. Last time I checked one cost around $24. US. I'll pick out the nuts and chews, thank you very much..hehehehe. 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. 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 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. Ellen |
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SportKite1 > wrote in message
... [snip] > 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 |
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"The Ranger" writes:
>SportKite1 > wrote: >[snip] >> 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 Your diatribe sounds like your assumptions are based solely on recounting and rationalizing your own behaviour. Unfortunately the OP has made made legitimate points. It's rude beyond reproach to waste people's time and efforts by their feeble attempt at playing host/ess beyond their capabilities. I mean it's embarrassing to guests having to endure any affair, especially a dinner, where the host/ess has provided the proverbial one meatball and no spaghetti. When I find myself in the situation where everything is metted out so exactly I instantly develop an emergency requiring my departure... better to cut my losses early. Naturally I never again accept an invite from those clods, nor do I ever invite them. And the schmuck who suggested eating ones fill prior to attending an affair is lower than swill fond... it's an insult to those who have prepared proper repast to shuffle ones food about ones plate but not eat because they previously filled up their tank at Der Weinerschnitzel. I can tell by the reponses to this thread that the majority here fit the clod catagory... I'm positive their own affairs are tantamount a giant circle jerk... it's no wonder yoose riffraff find them pleasurable. ---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- Sheldon ```````````` "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." |
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Kudos to those who host the partys ! They open their homes, their hospitality, and their liquor cabinets. I've known too many folks who showed up at every function, yet never opened their homes to anyone. <rj> On 22 Dec 2003 04:32:19 GMT, oads (BillKirch) wrote: >I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those stupid sausage >weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole enough for 4 people at a >party for 30, in an apartment that can hold 18. The bad taste people have is >unbelievable. One bottle of wine. No napkins,or ice, cheap paper plates that >bend and cups that are either too big or too small..cheap Dip they bought at >the store. The list is unending. Here's a tip. DON'T throw a party if you can't >afford to throw a party. And if you do, get MORE than enough for everyone. Or >better yet ....cater it. Merry Xmas <rj> |
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"<RJ>" > writes:
> >I've known too many folks who showed up at every function, >yet never opened their homes to anyone. Hmm, and you know these folks how... birds of a feather. Just asking. ---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- Sheldon ```````````` "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." |
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Why do people throw parties ..who can't
PENMART01 > wrote in message
... [snip] > >> 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 thatgoes 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. > > > Your diatribe sounds like your assumptions are based solely on > recounting and rationalizing your own behaviour. "Rationalizing" my own behavior? Heh. Yeah. That's it. I need something like you (human dogshit) to point that out. > Unfortunately the OP has made made legitimate points. There were no valid point beyond his being a boor of extraordinary proporations and cheap to boot. An informal party is just that; informal and (usually) low-key. It's akin to a beer-bash; enter at your own peril. > It's rude beyond reproach to waste people's time and efforts > by their feeble attempt at playing host/ess beyond their > capabilities. Not everyone throws out beans and pastas as filler for their guests like you've stated repeatedly. > it's embarassing to endure any affair, especially a dinner, where > the host/ess has provided the proverbial one meatball and no > spaghetti. When I find myself in the situation where everything > is metted out so exactly I instantly develop an emergency > requiring my departure... better to cut my losses early. And their's... > Naturally I never again accept an invite from those clods, nor > do I ever invite them. A win-win if ever there was a case. The Ranger |
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<cuhulain__98> scribbles:
<all attributions snipped by above smarmy asshole> >> >> 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 thatgoes 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. >> > >> Your diatribe sounds like your assumptions are based solely on >> recounting and rationalizing your own behaviour. > >"Rationalizing" my own behavior? YES! Whaddayoose, a friggin' echo, or is 'rationalizing' a woid beyond your limited comprehension. Idiot. M-W rationalize : to attribute (one's actions) to rational and creditable motives without analysis of true and especially unconscious motives --- ---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- Sheldon ```````````` "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." |
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****face Pukebrain > showed his single-dimension response
[as usual] through message ... [creative snipping returned] > >"Rationalizing" my own behavior? Let's add back in the relavent portion of my quote: " [..] I need something like you (human dogshit) to point that out. > YES! [snip remaining plagiarism] One of these days you're going to come up with something original and shock the hell out of everyone. Until that time, I pity you in the same way I would any less-fortunate being. The Ranger |
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Why do people throw parties ..who can't
"The STRanger" grunts:
> >I pity you in the same way I would any less-fortunate being. Too bad yer momma was a coat hanger coward. ---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- Sheldon ```````````` "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." |
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