Ever attended a house party where you were expected to pay for your drinks? One man and his wife found themselves in this unusual situation when they attended a party hosted by their friends. The invite had mentioned guests should be prepared to purchase their own drinks, but they assumed a professional bartender would be hired. Imagine their shock when they found the hosts themselves playing bartender and charging for the drinks! Let’s dive into this tale of unexpected party drama.
An Unusual Party Invitation
The Unexpected ‘Bar’ at the Party
Confusing Party Etiquette
The ‘Bartenders’ and their Pricing
A First-Time Experience
The Guest’s Own Party Hosting Experience
The Hosts’ Profit-Making Scheme?
Questioning the Party Motives
The Early Exit ♂️ ♀️
The Confrontation with the Host ️
The Host’s Reaction
The Fallout ♂️
A Party Turned Profit-Making Scheme?
So, was this just a friendly gathering or a clever profit-making scheme? The man and his wife, taken aback by this unusual house party, decided to leave early after buying just one drink each. When confronted, the host labeled them as ‘cheap’ and ‘unsupportive’. The couple stood their ground, stating they found the idea of charging friends for drinks at a house party ‘ridiculous and exploitative’. Now, they find themselves in the middle of a friendship fallout. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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