nails, makeup, shoes would set poor parents back by $1,000 (if they're lucky that is) So yes, it's only right & fair that the lads pick up the tab for the tickets, limousines, after formal parties and for heaven's sake please don't forget or stinge on the corsage. And after the goodnight kiss or peck, please don't also forget to telephone the next day to tell her again how wonderful it all was and thank her again..... even if you're not ever going to see that lass again. JimmiB : Evalee : 14 Nov 2012 12:22:08pm My daughter's formal is tonight. We didn't go crazy but even with doing things 'on the cheap', it isn't very cheap. I am not complaining too much as this is a very important milestone...but so close to Christmas makes it more difficult. Still paying school fees until the end of November too. My husband and I don't earn huge salaries so we are not able to go all out but we are doing what we can to make this a special event. Titas Aduxas : Ben : Paul : 14 Nov 2012 11:49:32am And another word of advice to the young males - do not fall in love with your formal partner. At least half my year level (at an all-boys school) who took non-gf partners asked them out afterwards, and all were rejected except me, and I only succeeded after three attempts. We only lasted 12 months. Young men, if you are the