text: how do you like getting "party" invitations, which are only asking you to stop by and spend your money? i don't mean to offend, but i get really sick of the tired old direct sales tactic- send out a cutsie and personalized invitation to someone's house so you can give them your money for crap you don't want.  just in the last month i've been "invited" to parties for mary kay, pampered chief, layers, a sleepover party, cookie lee and usborne books.  i think they're all overpriced and a waste of time i could be spending with my hubby when he gets home from work.  if i don't buy, i feel guilty.  if i do, i end up feeling lide i paid too much for a product i could buy at target (except usborne, i think they have a good product.)   i don't think it's right for people to depend on their friends and neighbors for an income, whether large or small..  what's your opinion? i hate those things too.  if i get one with an rsvp i'll return it declining the invitation.  if not, i just don't go.  if asked i'll simply say i'm not interested in the product or that i have other plans.  i don't get invited to many of these so-called parties anymore.  face it, if you lose friendships because you don't supplement their income then they weren't really friendships to start with.  if you feel bad about declining the invitations throw a dinner or cocktail party of your own where you don't expect people to spend money.  it works for me.