You are finalizing plans for your friend's big birthday bash.Another friend offers to help pay for the party because as she tells you,she is 'much more financially sound and has access to fun party venues that you cannot possibly afford.'In this circumstance you would likely:
A) welcome the help because you know that money is needed to throw a good birthday bash.
B) view your friend's help as humiliating and patronizing.
C) let your friend plan the party instead.
D) feel happy that your friend is helping.

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The friend's offer, while potentially well-intentioned, is framed in a way that could be perceived as patronizing, implying that the help is needed because you cannot afford a good party on your own. This could naturally lead to feelings of humiliation.

You Are Finalizing Plans for Your Friend's Big Birthday Bash