What to think about this ?

[mikehammer69]

A family member invites me to a birthday dinner by text

Says reply if im interested they'll get back to me with prices

Isn't that a garbage enough way of issuing an invite ?

 

[morqthana]

Some people have very poor communication skills, a problem partly created by, and certainly exacerbated by, treating emails and texts etc as somehow exempt from the traditional rules on spelling, grammar, and composition.

Is it their birthday, or are they organising a celebration for another family member?

 

[Highway Man]

I wouldn't go on the basis I was asked in this way. I wouldn't even reply.

 

[Stivino]

I would reply saying that I was interested, just to find out how much they want me to pay for the privilege.

 

[pete01]

Anyone want to come to my " best looking man in the country" award night, I was nominated by a load of hot chicks.

Anyone want a ticket I'll send you a price list.

 

[mikehammer69]

If you invite you pay was always my assumption

I suppose that's probably changed somewhat

 

[pete01]

I go to plenty of family meals I dont expect it to paid for.

 

[diy_fun_uk]

Ask if they can offer a payment plan e.g. can you pay it up over 12 interest free monthly payments. And if it's three course, do you get a third off if you don't eat dessert.

 

[morqthana]

"Hi, Mike. Gran is going to be 90 in September, and Dave & I thought it would be lovely for all the family to take her out for a meal. Much as I wish we were flush enough to pay for everyone, sadly we can't, so people will have to pick up their share of the tab, I'm afraid.

We do hope that you, Julie, and the kids can come - would you like me to send you the details?"

 

[pete01]

"Hi, Mike. Gran is going to be 90 in September, and Dave & I thought it would be lovely for all the family to take her out for a meal. Much as I wish we were flush enough to pay for everyone, sadly we can't, so people will have to pick up their share of the tab, I'm afraid.

We do hope that you, Julie, and the kids can come - would you like me to send you the details?"

It's Pete, but yeah I'll come, what time?

 

[Highway Man]

Anyone want to come to my " best looking man in the country" award night, I was nominated by a load of hot chicks.

Anyone want a ticket I'll send you a price list.

I am not selling tickets, this is a scam.

 

[fillyboy]

Anyone want to come to my " best looking man in the country" award night, I was nominated by a load of hot chicks.

Anyone want a ticket I'll send you a price list.

I was once invited to a dinner being held by the local premature ejaculation society. I emailed them to enquire about the dress code and they replied saying 'just come in your pants'.

 

[Highway Man]

"Hi, Mike. Gran is going to be 90 in September, and Dave & I thought it would be lovely for all the family to take her out for a meal. Much as I wish we were flush enough to pay for everyone, sadly we can't, so people will have to pick up their share of the tab, I'm afraid.

We do hope that you, Julie, and the kids can come - would you like me to send you the details?"

Yes that would be more appropriate, however most members of my family ask how much would I charge to attend first of all.

 

[pete01]

I was once invited to a dinner being held by the local premature ejaculation society. I emailed them to enquire about the dress code and they replied saying 'just come in your pants'.

I think you've made that up.