2006-09-04 13:21:54 · 11 answers · asked by delta s 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
1. Not proper etiquette to ask for a gift.
2. It is unspokenly understood by everyone, that if they are invited to your birthday party, they will bring a gift.
2006-09-04 13:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by mitch 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is NEVER a way to request a gift without being tacky. Their presence is considered gift enough but most people also understand that it's considered impolite to show up at someone's party empty handed.
2006-09-04 14:11:13 · answer #2 · answered by mikailistar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should ever request a gift. Some people really get offended about stuff like that.
2006-09-04 14:24:16 · answer #3 · answered by jobug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't. It's rude. You should never expect a gift from people, but be grateful when they give it to you.
Now, that's the stock etiquette answer. There's not really a polite way to request a gift for yourself unless someone asks specifically what you want for your birthday.
2006-09-04 14:00:57 · answer #4 · answered by N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be tacky. You can request that no gift is requested. But to tell guests what to bring is tacky.
2006-09-04 13:34:11 · answer #5 · answered by sheeny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never a good idea, really. People gift their friends out of their feelings for them and their ability to afford it.
2006-09-04 13:29:21 · answer #6 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's SO cheap! Why do you want to ASK for a gift?
2006-09-04 13:28:14 · answer #7 · answered by Offkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont be a beggar...just buy your own gift.....and, accept what people give you..
happy bd
2006-09-04 13:49:01 · answer #8 · answered by Winters child 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some scan pple write "dont come w. out a gift" on their invations
2006-09-04 13:25:09 · answer #9 · answered by Heat seeking missile 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO best way. Don't.
2006-09-04 20:53:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋