It is expected to celebrate special events with family.
John's sister is graduating from college and their parents are throwing her a graduation party.
John hates parties and wants to avoid going to his sister's graduation party.
John calls his sister and explains that he hates parties and offers to take her to dinner to celebrate her graduation.
John does not go to the party.
His sister is happy and they maintain a close relationship.
His sister is hurt and upset with him.