Jumana / Palestine 
Do you prefer large or small weddings?
Hi, this is Jumana from Palestine. My question is, do you prefer large wedding or small weddings?
Actually, to tell you the truth, I don't like wedding. Yeah, I don't like it, but it's something obligatory to make your relatives happy and your family happy, so you should do it.
If I think a little bit, maybe I will do a medium one, not small and not at large, because I have seen my relatives dance because this is make you so laughing and make you so happy because some of them can dance. Yeah. So you can sit and laugh because of them and feel some of interesting and happy.
But actually, I really don't like it. I don't want to make one. If it's in myself, I will not do any one, but I can't. So I will do a medium one to make my relatives and family happy and interesting and enjoy. That's it. Bye-bye.
to make one
Meaning: To have or hold an event (learner phrasing). More natural: “have one” / “hold one.”
Examples:
- I don’t want to make one; I prefer a trip. (Better: I don’t want to have one.)
- They will make one small party for family. (Better: They will hold a small party.)
will not do any one
Meaning: Will choose none; will not do any option (learner phrasing). More natural: “won’t do any” / “won’t have one.”
Examples:
- If it’s up to me, I will not do any one. (Better: I won’t have one.)
- She said she will not do any one of the plans. (Better: She won’t do any of the plans.)
to tell you the truth
Meaning: Honestly; I’m being very direct.
Examples:
- To tell you the truth, I don’t enjoy weddings.
- To tell you the truth, the music was too loud.
obligatory
Meaning: Required or necessary by rules, custom, or duty.
Examples:
- In our family, a big wedding feels obligatory.
- Seat belts are obligatory in this country.
think a little bit
Meaning: Consider briefly before deciding.
Examples:
- If I think a little bit, a medium wedding sounds best.
- Let’s think a little bit before we book the hall.
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