Refused to pay the party fee and quit the classmate group
Director Zhao said that he recently withdrew from the group of classmates because he felt that the current party was full of copper smell. Those who have successful careers are arrogant, and those of us who are relatively poorly mixed have become their foils.
When we got together, everyone only needed to scrape together 200 yuan, and at that time, we had just graduated and just started working, and 200 yuan was barely acceptable. After that, everyone has developed, some people have bought three suites, some have inherited the family business, some have overseas study experience, and the level of parties is gradually improving, from the original ordinary restaurant to the resort, and then to the current five-star hotel private rooms and KTV.
The cost also rose, from 200 yuan at the beginning to 500 yuan, and finally to 800 yuan. Every party will encounter one or two gift money situations, such as a second marriage, the death of a mother-in-law, or a child's college entrance examination, which will cost thousands of dollars.
Although I have been angry, for the sake of face, I can only endure it.
Recently, the class organized a class reunion, and I was a little hesitant. The cost is too high, and I am afraid that I will not be able to afford it; If the time is too long, I am afraid that it will affect my work and family. The organizers told me that the party was to celebrate the 35th anniversary of graduation, as well as various activities.
I asked for details and the cost was indeed a bit high, but I decided to attend anyway. Because this is not an ordinary gathering, but an opportunity for me to reunite with my classmates who have not been seen for a long time and share each other's stories and experiences.
I know that this party may be a burden for everyone, but I believe that as long as we participate attentively, we can feel the warmth and camaraderie among our classmates.
I hope that this party will be a good memory for our class and make our friendship deeper. Although some students may complain that the cost is too high, I believe that as long as we share the burden, we will be able to overcome it.
The organizers insisted on staying in a five-star hotel in the reunion and paying 1,800 yuan, but not everyone agreed. Some people think that this is too extravagant, and has nothing to do with classmates' feelings, but is just to satisfy vanity.
Organizers said that participation was voluntary, and those who did not participate would not have a photo album, which sparked more controversy. In the end, some people choose to leave the group to avoid things that they are not used to.
In class reunions, many people are extravagant, wasteful, comparative, and ostentatious, which is disappointing. Some people choose not to participate in the event to avoid unnecessary influences.
Still, there are some people who regret attending the reunion because they feel that it doesn't bring real value but just makes people feel tired and bored.
Participate in the party, live and eat in the hotel, uniform clothing, photography throughout the whole process, scenic spot charter travel, and a beautiful photo album for each person afterwards. However, the cost of 1800 yuan is obviously not that much.
As a result, everyone calculated that tens of thousands of dollars were spent on liquor alone, which is really a waste. Some students think that the current party is just eating and drinking, and has no real value. Some students couldn't attend the dinner party in the evening because of something, and the person in charge of collecting the money asked her to pay the money before leaving, which was simply a money grab.
These gatherings only allow people to compare themselves with each other, rather than really relinquishing each other. Some people think that joining the class reunion is to save face, but I think it is up to me to decide whether or not to participate.
Objectively speaking, the organizers have given a lot to the gathering, and we should thank them. But today's gatherings tend to focus only on the rich and ignore everyone's feelings.
In the end, I think the real value lies in cherishing the friendship in the moment, rather than expecting something to be gained at the class reunion.