Exercise 3: Socializing and Social Events in Context
Complete the text with the words in the box. Use each word ONLY ONCE.
baby shower – call it a night – clubbing – hanging out – hen party – hit the town – letting their hair down – party pooper – reception – turn it down
As a quiet and shy person, I've never enjoyed crowds. And when it comes to socialising, I prefer with one or two friends at a time to attending parties and large gatherings.
A few months ago, I received an invitation to my cousin Maria's wedding and the which followed. Naturally, I wasn't thrilled, but as my sister and aunts were going, I reluctantly agreed to attend.
What I hadn't realised, however, was that I would also be expected to attend Maria's the week before the wedding. Though I had absolutely no desire to and go , Maria insisted that I come along and join in the ‘fun'.
As a result, I ended up spending over a hundred euros in a nightclub with a bunch of women who had no problem and drinking far more than they needed. As I don't like alcohol, I quietly sipped my water while Maria and her friends proceeded to get louder and more drunk. By 10 p.m. I'd had enough and decided to , and despite being called a , was relieved to say goodbye and catch a taxi home.
Of course, I was not looking forward to the wedding a week later, and after spending half my week's salary on a wedding present, I wasn't in a great mood. There were many elderly relatives at the reception, most of whom kept asking me why I hadn't settled down and got married too. After sitting through a disgusting meal, between two uncles who had consumed far too much champagne, I promised myself that I would never attend another family party.
My mother has just called to tell me that Maria and her new husband are now expecting their first child. Though I am genuinely happy for them both, if I receive an invitation to her , I shall definitely .