She says a dignified guest ("though a free one") may even contribute a certain amount of class to a place.

By renting a casa particular, the guest will be directly contributing to a person or family's standard of living.

Sometimes guests contribute a salad to the gathering instead.

The 938 overnight guests contributed $10,176,840, an average of $10,849, although many gave nothing.

The guests also contribute percussion by hand clapping in time with the music.

One option is to ask guests to contribute toward fine art.

One guest at the coffee had not contributed to the Democratic committee before the event, but did give afterward, according to election commission records.

And in Manhattan, where kitchens are small, some hosts invite guests to contribute to the meal by bringing a side dish.

In exchange for the meal, and the bowl, guests contribute a suggested minimum donation.

Traditionally, guests also contribute with beverages and dress accordingly in green.