Berry, Margaret, Don’t Be Rude: Part III, Socializing by Margaret Berry, in The Morning News, 4 settembre 2002. URL consultato il 23 agosto 2008.
«Don’t throw parties in your own honor. Throwing a birthday party, a shower, or an anniversary party for yourself lacks humility. It also suggests that the party is a poorly camouflaged push for gifts, instead of a heartfelt expression of affection from a dear friend.»