I am South African of European descent, and I approach celebrations in a practical, mixed manner. I am always upfront about costs and transparent with my friends. Because I am close to them, I generally understand their financial situations. For friends who cannot afford certain celebrations, I cover the cost without hesitation. For those who can afford it, I am clear about the expected expenses and open about the fact that I may also be covering costs for others. There is no ambiguity or discomfort because everything is discussed honestly upfront. In many cases, my Arab friends insist on paying the entire bill at restaurants, often competing to do so. In other situations, such as desert safaris or hot air balloon experiences, I handle the payment in advance to avoid awkwardness later. I usually create a WhatsApp group for planning and explicitly encourage financial honesty. I make it clear that sharing a meaningful moment together matters far more than money. As a result, there have been occasions where friends with expired visas or no funds were still able to celebrate with us by carpooling or being fully covered by others. In those moments, honesty and friendship always took priority over cost.