There are women who shrink from partying every weekend and are inclined to reject offers as they find the tidy nook of their own sweet homes and a moment of family togetherness infinitely more desirable than wild celebrations
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The trend of weekend partying has really caught on these days and women, including housewives in large numbers, are having a gala on Saturday evenings with friends and relatives. However, some women are of the opinion that they have to attend parties for reasons other than their own eagerness and would rather be left at peace at home. Orissa POST asks a few women whether they really enjoy partying or is it for some other reason they are forced to appear to be merrily engaged.
“Parties, like we see in films, are not a part of our culture. However, the trend has caught on, especially among the younger generation who often cross the limit of wild behaviour. Sometimes I also have to go to a party. We often go picnicking; you could very well call it a party. But here the enjoyment is different. Having food together, chatting with friends and toiling around the picnic spot are fun. But party means colourful lights and wild dance amid a variety of food. This kind of partying doesn’t appeal to me. You can put me on the list of old-timers. But I try to avoid parties,” said Pinki Mohapatra from Bargarh.
“I prefer parties but before going to one I first enquire about the host and guests. These days, parties can be risky affairs if you don’t take precaution. Sometimes some friends throw a party and strangers turn up. So, I first ask the host about other guests who would be coming. I sincerely intimate the detail to my parents. I go to the party only after my parents permit me. It is not that I don’t enjoy, but I prefer enjoying among relatives at a family party,” said Madhu Jaiswal from Belpahad.
“I detest parties but, then, office parties are part of work. However, I only prefer lunch parties, not dinner bashes because in case of the former we return to work. Hence, though people enjoy a little they can’t go overboard. I love food in my own kitchen cooked by myself. I prefer it more than any food in a star hotel. So, I don’t really enjoy in a party. Thus I usually try to avoid invitations,” said Alisha Mishra from Bolangir.
“My friends almost every week organise get-togethers but I don’t like this party culture. Even there are restrictions from my family and I am happy about it,” said Anita Shaw from Kolkata. “You may say I am old-fashioned but I think parties are for celebrities. They attend parties where their achievements are celebrated. But for the common people dinning together is like a party. We are a big family and sometimes we dine together and that is happiness enough for all of us,” she added.
