There's nothing wrong with going empty handed to social events, amirite?

Not brining a gift to a birthday is crazy to me

by keeblerrashawn 2 days ago

Like I said, not if it's someone renting out a giant club and inviting 100 of their closest acquaintances. Maybe buying them a drink is nice but I don't think you're obligated to go to the store for it.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

That's crazy to me still😭 That's usually people's milestone birthdays

by keeblerrashawn 2 days ago

No, these are just people turning 24 or whatever. I promise you they are not milestones. They are just very extroverted people who really want to have a big party and or network.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

That's the thing, it's so normalized to bring SOMETHING to the birthday. Unless you're really close with someone, you just bring a generic meaningless gift.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Do you often go to strangers birthdays? Unless it's a surprise to you can you not ask?

by keeblerrashawn 2 days ago

I'm talking about like someone I see once or twice a year who invited essentially everyone in their personal and professional network.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

To me its odd to attend if you dont feel like you can get them a gift

by keeblerrashawn 2 days ago

Okay, agree to disagree then. But I can tell you the events I am talking about specifically, the host was definitely not expecting a gift from all 100 people they invited.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Yeah I go to mutual friends or family friends bdays all the time where idk them that well. Similarly, I've been to many weddings where idek the bride or groom personally.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Unless you learn about the party on the way there I still dont get it. For weddings I feel like you just give money atp,

by keeblerrashawn 2 days ago

Skill issue. If you're going to a birthday party, you should know enough about the person to bring a decent gift. I've never had an issue bringing an appropriate gift to even friends of friends birthdays.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

What part of your 20s?

by keeblerrashawn 2 days ago

Mid 20s.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

because dont eat or drink anything if you didnt contribute

by Parking_Highway 2 days ago

Its not a potluck all the time. If I have you over for my birthday, I don't check whether u got me a gift before allowing you to take food.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Isn't your presence itself merely enough? In your case I'm guessing the answer is no

by Practical-Feature256 2 days ago

George, we're not showing up to a party with Pepsi and RingDings

by Anonymous 2 days ago