Neither go to a wedding nor a christening unbid.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- You should not attend social ceremonies unless you have been formally invited.
- In plain terms
- Do not go to weddings or christenings if you were not invited.
- What can you take from it?
- Attend events only when formally invited.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is an invite required?
- Why do social boundaries matter?
Another view
Close family might expect attendance regardless of formal invites.
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