We are visiting some people at their home this evening. It will be the first time we have met. We have been put in touch with each other through my Company who are re-locating me to a new area. This other couple re-located to the same area 4 years ago and have agreed to sort of mentor us and take us under their wings. My question is do I take a gift with us tonight or keep it very casual. I know very little about them, other than that the wife works for the same compnay as me and they have one child.
2006-10-10 02:50:59 · 19 answers · asked by jasmine 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I don't know if there is a prescribed etiquette for this situation, however you can do a couple of things.
A bottle of wine is nice, but you should check and see if they drink.
Flowers are always a nice choice, and does not require checking in advance.
You could offer to bring a snack or dessert if they are serving dinner.
A fancy coffee can be a nice conversation starter.
Irish coffee can start all kinds of things.
A box of chocolates or a fancy candle might work too.
I wouldn't spend too much though, 15.00 should get a very nice gift for someone you don't even know.
Whatever you do, I would reccomend getting the child a little something. A little display box of M&Ms, or if you go with flowers, get her a rose of her own wrapped separately.
No matter what you do, just be your charming self, and have fun.
Wish my guests were as thoughtful.
2006-10-10 03:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by michaelsmaniacal 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Flowers would be nice, in a vase as a centerpiece. Or a bottle of wine. They can decide what to do with it if they don't drink. Or maybe a box of nice chocolates (you can never go wrong with chocolate!) I was raised to believe you never go to a dinner/party empty handed. Just a small token (hostess gift) is good.
2006-10-10 02:56:25 · answer #2 · answered by debean75 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you should definitely take something, a bottle of wine for dinner, or some flowers, or what about a gift for the child?
2006-10-10 02:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by Caroline 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Eticquate states... in situations like this... that you take a gesture present like bottle of wine... flowers... box of choc's etc....
Be polite... at the end of the day this time next year it may be you doing the mentoring you just never know!!!!
2006-10-10 03:47:16 · answer #4 · answered by Cat ( " , ) 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just keep it simple if it's informal a box of chocolates or a bottle of medium priced wine nothing too grand. My wife and i will normally take a box of Maltesers and a botlle of wine around £5.00 have a nice time.
2006-10-10 02:56:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would keep it relatively casual. But a gift of some description would be respectful. Maybe a bottle of wine and bouquet of flowers.
2006-10-10 02:53:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think there is any firm rule about this, but if I were me I would keep in mend that they are essentially volunteering to help you, and it would be a great gesture to say thank you with something small, like wine or flowers.
2006-10-10 02:53:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have been invited to dine, then a nice bottle of wine would be the ideal gift, but if you don't know what your eating them your choice of wine may be difficult, so i would go for flowers. enjoy.
2006-10-10 04:41:19 · answer #8 · answered by staff, 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say that yes, bring something small, a box of cookies, or bottle of not too expensive wine. Just something to show that you appreciate their effort to help you to adjust
2006-10-10 02:55:02 · answer #9 · answered by Becca 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps a bunch of flowers would be a nice gesture .
Sorry just noticed that I've been beaten to the punch.
2006-10-10 02:53:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋