hey everyone; i went to my MOH's engagement party this weekend and it was so much fun! it was in a private room at an italian restaurant and they had a set menu. as usual when i'm invited to a nice party i do my research to see how much it costs to cover my plate and always make sure to include a bit extra as part of the gift. afterwards i spoke with her and asked if they broke even on the party with the gifts they received. she mentioned that most people covered their plates but some people did not, including her future SIL (who came with her husband and their 2 kids) who barely covered just one of the children's plates.
my question is, is this normal? as a guest of an engagement party or a wedding if you give cash as a gift isn't it customary to make sure you at least pay for your portion or the party? is this just a cultural mindset or is this how it should be?
How about if this was a birthday parry, does that change anything gift-giving-wise?
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