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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2012 8:20:21 GMT -5
CoCoaBean29, nobody said he was writing it off on his taxes. He was using it to make contacts, and entertain them. He got to spend the money for the wedding, and make huge good will connections.
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Post by murphath on Jul 13, 2012 10:55:40 GMT -5
Clears throat. And the business purpose of this event was what? And what business was discussed? Hope they get audited but I guess it is a little unlikely. Rich people are overtaxed. Yeah right. They don't pay their fair share.
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Who knows if business will be discussed? It just seems in their circle, this is what is done. I know my mom invited several of her colleagues to my wedding because she had worked with them for years and years. Of course, I didn't exclude any of my friends to accommodate that like this gal is doing.
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Post by zibazinski on Jul 16, 2012 7:31:19 GMT -5
That is usually what happens at big weddings. Parents want everyone they gave a gift to to get a gift from them! Like keeping score! Too funny. When I had my big one, out of 150, EX and I were allowed 50 and that included our attendants. So 25 each. We actually had friends crash the reception because they didn't get invites and wanted to come.
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Post by formerroomate99 on Jul 20, 2012 8:18:35 GMT -5
Sorry Drama, I shouldn't have put a number on the shower thing. But I think you get my drift. If someone you're not close to (i.e. someone who would never invite you to their house or go out to lunch with just you or call just to see how you're doing) invites you to their shower, then you know you're dealing with a gift grab. I used to feel obligated to go to all those events, but after deling with two very greedy and classless cousins, I have no problem ignoring such invites.
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Post by raeoflyte on Jul 20, 2012 11:28:14 GMT -5
I'm not saying it applies to the OP situation, but I live in a reality that even between family and good friends, many times we don't manage to see each other except for weddings and funerals (and hopefully new babies).
It doesn't mean we don't care about each other, but the invite to a wedding or shower truly is an invite for company. Gifts are appreciated, but not required or judged.
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Post by suziq38 on Oct 28, 2012 9:38:07 GMT -5
My DD was the maid of honor and she was expected to go to 3 showers! She only bought one gift for one of the showers, though.
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Post by suziq38 on Oct 28, 2012 9:39:57 GMT -5
I'm not saying it applies to the OP situation, but I live in a reality that even between family and good friends, many times we don't manage to see each other except for weddings and funerals (and hopefully new babies). It doesn't mean we don't care about each other, but the invite to a wedding or shower truly is an invite for company. Gifts are appreciated, but not required or judged. I would not go to the shower if I wasn't invited to the wedding, but I would wish the couple well with a nice card.
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Post by zibazinski on Oct 30, 2012 18:37:53 GMT -5
I'd do the card thing as well, and nothing but my regrets for the shower. I don't think events like that are appropriate for babies and children but some people bring them anyway uninvited. I think she really thought you'd bring the baby.
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Post by bluecluessubtlety on Oct 31, 2012 17:30:46 GMT -5
I would send a card with regrets. I wouldn't bother with a $30 gift. Unless it was an actual gift, not a check for $30.
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Post by zibazinski on Nov 7, 2012 19:48:19 GMT -5
Nope.
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