Tuesday, 16 March 2010
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Advice: Are Hostess Gifts Expected?
Etiquette can be tricky, particularly around people you aren't close with yet. Over in Advice, Cara asks about dinner party etiquette:
In a couple of weeks, one of my friends from school is having a dinner party. Because it will be law school classmates, everyone will be older than my usual group of friends. Should I bring a hostess gift? I'm used to super casual hangouts with my old friends and I don't want to offend this newer acquaintance. Do you think a hostess gift is required?
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As a hostess of many parties myself, I have never, nor would I ever expect a hostess gift. Not saying it's a bad thing to bring one if you want to. I have, on occasion, brought a hostess gift with me to a party.
So, I guess my answer is, it is a nice gesture, but definitely not necessary.
Maybe bring something for the dinner, like a bottle of wine, just to be safe. If nobody else brings anything, at least you brought something everyone can use.
Proper etiquette states that you should bring a hostess gift but these days nobody is educated in etiquette nor do they really care. I think its a nice thing to do since the hostess is paying for everyones meal/drinks etc. and opening up their home to you. Its lovely to receive a nice bottle of wine. It's like a thanks to all the effort. But... it's not generally expected.
Flowers or wine would be a safe bet. A "gift gift" might make them feel uncomfortable, but if it is something they can add to the evening it would be welcomed and appreciated.
@Shy___Away@xanga - this is good advice =)
Why don't you ask what some of the others might be bringing or not bringing? Someone might be bringing dessert... Others may bring a bottle of wine... It all just depends but I think if the party isn't themed (such as a bridal shower or baby shower) then I don't think it's necessary to bring the host a gift.
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