Do you know why I love you guys?

[wordplay]

Because you never invite me to irritating events like jewelry parties. And I really think I might have to go to this one, because I LIKE this woman, and I don't want to snub her invitation. But, god, a jewelry party? REALLY?!

Tell me it's not going to be as ridiculous and insipid as I think it's going to be. Tell me I do not have to spend a ridiculous amount of money on mass-produced sterling silver in order to be a good friend.

(And why the hell are people paying this much for sterling silver? Jesus, doesn't anybody just go to Mexico any more?)

Comments

[omphale]

It'll probably be MORE ridiculous. But at least it's not tupperware? Or avon?

[longtimegone]

God, I hate that shit. Seriously. I'll never invite you to anything like that, I promise.

[automaticdoor]

That shit is the worst. I just know I'll end up living in the suburbs and be invited to it constantly.

[elements.livejournal.com]

That's just... weird.
Buy a ring for under $20, if you feel ou have to buy something at all? Then sell it on ebay?

[zorb]

Ugh, my mom got roped into going to one of those (have to be friendly with the neighbors, yadda). Fortunately, we're an easy excuse for her to buy four of one necklace and be done with it.

I wish you strength.

[ceilidh]

It seems like everyone at work BUT me sells some of that shit and I am constantly getting invited to them. I never go. :|

[misscake]

*puts hand on heart*

I solemnly swear that I will never invited you to a jewelry party.

Mostly, because I cannot stand them myself.

[evil-erato.livejournal.com]

Be a rebel - don't take your checkbook. ;) Or fake an illness and just don't go at all. I've done both in the past, and while it is a bit rude I'd rather be rude than poor(er) for no damned good reason. I have limited patience for a lot of things, and these parties are one of them. But then I suppose you knew that. ;)

[quintus-marcius.livejournal.com]

It was when you mentioned the catalogue that I became concerned, because it's at that point that it blatantly becomes a business opportunity masquerading as a social occasion. What this should be is a group of people turning up and all saying, "I have brought along a load of jewellery I never wear any more - do you want any of it?"

I'm not saying the real version can't be fun, with the right group of people and the right attitude (i.e. that noone should feel obliged to buy anything). Although being a male urbanite I have no direct experience.

[shakespearechic.livejournal.com]

I go with buying the cheapest thing you can stand too - and, sure, either sell it or if it's not your style maybe it's a friend's and you can use it as a gift?