Friendly Gatherings- The Truth Behind!

ON A LIGHTER NOTE...

 

We humans are social animals a widely known fact. But when you try to dig deep into society, social gatherings, in particular social behaviour, it shall all seem False!

I am sure, many might not agree but just think about it!

I have tried to analyse one such scenario, I’m sure you shall enjoy it.

“Celebrating birthdays, anniversaries or any such social occasion when you need to have people around, the host decides to have a party. Both husband and wife start preparing for the gathering; they make a guest list, shortlist friends, send invitations, prepare the menu, their clothes, and in fact contemplate on so many things.

On the D day preparations are on the full swing, what one shall wear, how to decorate and make an impression on friends, getting everything ready on time?

All invites start arriving, greetings are exchanged.

And the hostess’s mind is racing seeing friends’ wife “Oh she is looking fabulous, her earrings are shimmering, no but she seems to have put on some weight!

The friends wife is not very different in her thoughts…Hmmm am I overdressed for the occasion? No! Hey her house is not bad at all, oh that piece of Art is just unbelievable!!

Gifts are handed over.

If both have children then immediate comparisons start; my daughter is not gaining weight and look at her daughter she is of the same age but has good health and height; hey her son is such a brat hope he does not hit my son.

Being a woman, I can vouch for the above because I’ve experienced the above emotions and they come naturally.

This is not the end though, all this carries on all through the evening during snacks, when more friends join in, during drinks, during dinner, during any activity up till the time the friends are leaving. There were lots of laugh, pulling each other’s leg, music, dance, gossip etc. it felt like all were satisfied & content and yes happy that they could meet and gather under the same roof and extremely enjoy themselves.”

Here is when I am forced to ask these questions;

Is it really true? How many actually appreciate the efforts put in by the hosts, how many sincerely talk & discuss genuine matters? Very few!

How many hosts attend to their friends with unconditional love and affection and kindness?

Think about it!

So though we might be social animals but society or social gatherings are just a way to peek into others lifestyles, attires, pay check and perform comparisons. Could be used in a good way but how often it is?

But yes there is no hiding of the fact that friendly gatherings leave memories of now and then, one relives their past…for few hours our minds are put off from the daily grind, routine mundane activities and gives us Humans a way to vent out.

So when and where is the next party? Which of my friends are coming?