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Scaling back on holiday socializing, Part 3
See earlier posts for Parts 1 & 2
At least Austin hasn’t been as hard hit as financial centers, such as New York City, where once over-the-top entertaining has been slashed to the bone.
Rather than backing off from friends and family, many Central Texans are finding silver linings — even humor — in the economic situation.
“I’m going to everything that’s free,” said comedian Chris Trew (pictured).
“Just cutting back on gift-giving parties,” said Holly Jackson. “I think I’m hitting the same party circuit as last year, but I’m cutting back by not purchasing new clothes for these parties,” said St. Edward’s University administrator and teacher Kristina Vallejo, who is reconfiguring two basic black dresses.
“None of us has a 401K,” jokes theater artist Shawn Sides. “We’re planning on cutting back our holiday socializing two years from now when the pain trickles down.”
“Holiday parties — particularly ones with themes — are a great place for networking,” said Connor Finnegan. “I’ve found that people are typically more genuine when wearing a Santa suit or a tacky Christmas sweater.”
“Work hard, play harder,” concludes jewelry designer Edson Enriquez about the times.
More to come…
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