Some people think that spending a lot of money on wedding parties and other celebrations is just a waste. Others, however, think that such events are necessary, so spending money on them is acceptable. Discuss both the views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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Few of them think that splurging
money
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on wedding
parties
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and other celebration is unnecessary
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, others think that it is okay to spend
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on
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occasions.
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, I am an advocate of the
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that
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should spend
money
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more wisely rather than lavishly which is indeed an absolute waste of resources. Most
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like throwing
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an extravagant party
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parties
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occasionally and they think it’s okay to spend
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money
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. Some think that
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parties
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will influence their social status and enhance their social life which is true to an extent in today's world. In a country like India,
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spend hefty
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on weddings ,especially which is a symbol of their status.
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, there are celebrities who like having luxurious
parties
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only because they are in the limelight as they're being watched and judged.
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, few think that hosting
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parties
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is an absolute waste as that could be used for something important or rather spend on their children's education or well-being. In my
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opinion
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there are several
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who live below the poverty line and find it difficult to meet ends of survival and
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money
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could be used on them. In order to organise
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parties
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adequate food resources are wasted which could be helpful to others who are unable to afford a good nutritious meal.
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, in my
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opinion
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people
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should make use of the availability of resources adequately and think before throwing
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lavish
parties
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. the
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spent on
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parties
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could be put to better use and help the needy.
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, the
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could be used for charity or donations in my
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • extravagant
  • waste of money
  • financial burden
  • priorities
  • materialistic values
  • unrealistic expectations
  • special occasion
  • celebration
  • strengthening relationships
  • social bonds
  • boosting local economies
  • creating jobs
  • lasting memories
  • financial responsibility
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