Being forced to contribute to friends' birthday gifts because it would be socially unacceptable to decline.
John: "Hey everyone! Sam's birthday is coming up, let's all contribute to a gift!!!"
Sally: "Sure! I'm in."
Matt: "Me too!"
You: "Same here." (I'm not even close to this person, why am I getting birthday taxed?)
Sally: "Sure! I'm in."
Matt: "Me too!"
You: "Same here." (I'm not even close to this person, why am I getting birthday taxed?)
by jord34239 July 8, 2022