Colleagues are planning treat but I don't have money

@MALUSE And when they come to know about that, they will surely let you attend but the expense is on them. Anyway, some of the friends especially with regards my hs batchmates married to rich guys or have very big salaries, always pay big to cover the others who can't afford. I speak through experience because most of the gatherings we have to treat somebody who came home for a vacation would be paid by her.

Exactly. I wanted to give the same advice. Be honest and tell your colleagues what your financial situation is like. No reason to be embarrassed.

Yes I have told them about my problem. Though they didn't cancel the plan, yet they have planned a budgeted lunch. I too had to contribute.

@deba12 Good that your friends adjusted to still accommodate you.

I have honestly told them about my problem. That's why they have cut down on the menu.

A thread with some design on it is tied by the sisters on their brothers hands. It is done so as to remind the brothers that they have to take care of their sisters.

As the treat was for the Rakhi purpose, I couldn't say No.

Yup I understand. But sometimes doing so makes you alone.

@deba12 We are always alone and our best friend in reality. That is the harsh truth I have learnt with experience and that has opened doors to real happiness.

Yup it's not compulsory. But when it is related to an emotional occasion, saying No becomes tough.

@deba12 yes you are right

I can't tell so rudely. But I have told them about my problem. That's why, they have reduced the overall expense of the treat.