the other day my colleague told me about a not-so-pleasant incident at her wedding dinner, where one of their relatives left immediately after he arrived. what happened was that they had planned a free-seating arrangement for their relatives since everyone knew everyone. but it so happened that this guy ended up having to sit with another relative whom he didn't like, and thus left.

but she added, "at least he left after giving a red packet", which was related to what the boyfriend asked too, whether he gave an ang pow before leaving.

huh. seriously, i was shocked! is this what everyone cares about now? o.O?!

well, maybe one can argue that they are being positive, that at least something good came out of the incident. or am i just too naive, thinking that wedding dinners are supposed to be a celebration of the couple's union, and you're there because you're truly happy for them? hur hur.