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10-16-2019 12:11 AM
@Nonametoday wrote:"I know you said 'no gifts' but just in case you want to tip the wait staff, thought I'd help" and then make it a nice monetary gift.
@Nonametoday Like she wouldn’t tip the wait staff without your “gift”? 😧
10-16-2019 07:22 AM
@esmerelda wrote:
@Nonametodayken wrote:"I know you said 'no gifts' but just in case you want to tip the wait staff, thought I'd help" and then make it a nice monetary gift.
@Nonametoday Like she wouldn’t tip the wait staff without your “gift”? 😧
@esmerelda I see you are keeping it rude for everyone. Hope @Nonametoday laughs it off.
10-16-2019 09:28 AM
When I receive an invite that says "No Gifts", I do not bring a gift nor do I feel guilty or awkward that some people do bring gifts anyway.
10-16-2019 09:37 AM - edited 10-16-2019 09:54 AM
I hear ya!....always a debate!
My siblings and I gave my mom an 85th birthday party 5 years ago. The invitation said no gifts.(Your presence is your gift) Most everyone gave her a gift card or a check. To me it means a gift is not necessary but is always appreciated!
As far as, what to write in the card, I don't think it's necessary to address the no gift request. Giving a gift to someone you care about is self explanatory! IMO🤗
10-16-2019 09:52 AM
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10-16-2019 09:59 AM
This post has been removed by QVC quoted removed, rude and unkind
10-16-2019 10:04 AM
@Tinkerbell3 wrote:Giving someone, especially an adult, $ or a check is in really bad taste (unless it's for a Nonprofit donation in someone's name!). I would send flowers to say "Thank You" for a wonderful evening! You should absolutely be sending a note anyway.
Whose etiquette rule is this?
While I agree, I wouldn't want or need this for myself, especially at this age and stage of my life but I know many adults who need and would greatly appreciate getting money. I've been to many adult parties where they received money and were very grateful to get it. Like everything, I guess it's relative to where you come from and how you live. Not everyone can afford to be offended by receiving a helping hand.
10-16-2019 10:48 AM
@Bridgegal wrote:Interesting.. I just read all responses and only 2 people actually answered OP's question. Read people!!
Happens every thread!
10-16-2019 11:07 AM
@esmerelda wrote:
@Nonametoday wrote:"I know you said 'no gifts' but just in case you want to tip the wait staff, thought I'd help" and then make it a nice monetary gift.
@Nonametoday Like she wouldn’t tip the wait staff without your “gift”? 😧
@esmerelda Anyone with social skills can read the underlying meaning. Perhaps, you did not read that.
10-16-2019 12:32 PM - edited 10-16-2019 12:36 PM
@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
@Trinity11 wrote:The only place I have ever read where people bring no gifts or a hostess gift to a party is on these forums. I have never been to any party where they say "no gifts" that there isn't a sea of presents including cards on a table at the door.
@BunSnoop...I wouldn't say anything about no gifts. I would wrap the gift or enclose a gift card with a card and sign it.
@Trinity11 Towards the end when we had a party for our Mom or Dad we always specified no gifts. This was in NJ.
Same here - also in NJ at the time. We had a large anniversary surprise party for my parents and specified (nicely) no gifts please. They didn't need anything, didn't want anything, had been trying to downsize (like I read a lot here). And we didn't want any guests to feel obligated to do anything other than come and have a good time.
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