Word for a 'expense sharing' / 'self sponsored' party?

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If a couple of friends and I are planning on a send off party to someone who is travelling by sharing expenses, what do we call that party as?

I am sure there is a word for it but I forgot.

If there is a party that is sponsored by someone (expecially the host) what do we call that party as?

If there is party that is self sponsored (expenses are shared) by the attendees, what do we call that party as?

both formal and informal/slangs are welcome.
Thanks.

Dave_anon · Accepted Answer

Hi

Here are some informal phrases...

- If a number of people want to contribute to a party then they can "start a kitty". This is a pool of money that each person gives to - as much or as little as they wish. The money is then used to fund the party. If there is a guest of honour - a person that the party is being held for - then they don't contribute

- If one person wants to pay for a party at a restaurant or drinking place, they can "run a tab". This means that they give their name (and maybe their credit card!) to the management and, at the end of the event, they are responsible for paying for what the guests have ordered

- If people are going out together and they agree to each pay for what they have, this is called "going Dutch"

- If people are going out together and they agree to pay an equal share (even if one person has had slightly more or slightly less) then this is called "splitting the bill"

Hope this helps

Dave

Americanfetish · Answer

Thanks for responding Dave.

Dutch is what I was looking for. "Going Dutch".

Dave_anon · Answer

Great - I'd completely forgotten that!

Dave :-)

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