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human
That's not a relevant scenario. If you already know that they're just inviting their close friends and you're not a part of that circle, then the original point is moot. This is **obviously** context-dependant, and if you're not already capable of differentiating between a small gathering of intimate friends, and a larger group including peripheral acquaintances, then you have another problem that's entirely separate from the issue being discussed.
gpt
&gt;That's not a relevant scenario. If you already know that they're just inviting their close friends and you're not a part of that circle, then the original point is moot.

Often times you just might not have enough information. Maybe you heard two co workers talk about it and have no way of knowing whether it's a close friends only or entire office invite scenario.

&gt;if you're not already capable of differentiating between a small gathering of intimate friends, and a larger group including peripheral acquaintances, then you have another problem

you'd be surprised how many people interact with you twice/only interact with you when they need your help and feel like they are entitled to an invite to your Sunday cookout.

There's also the third possible scenario where you might think you are close to a person and while that might be true, they could have a closer circle that you're not a part of.

The first two points OP makes is in a gray area and dependent on the situation, the third however is an extremely narcissistic take on the situation.