2006-10-12 14:52:43 · 30 answers · asked by hon 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes, but it can be a small one. A good idea is giving them money to donate to charity and a simple homemade card. It just is a total bummer if you don't get any gifts so I suggest just a small one to show you care for him/her.
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2006-10-12 14:55:41 · answer #1 · answered by Tiny Dancer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gift-giving comes from the heart, to show that you remember or appreciate the relationship with someone.
However, when the invitation insists that there'll be no gifts...I would still bring a gift. But, not a gift for the birthday girl....it's for the party. Like champagne or flowers or something.
2006-10-12 22:03:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could bring a bottle of wine. If they say "but there was supposed to be no gifts" you can say it's not a gift it's just something to contribute to the party. Giving them the gift on the different day when it's just the two of you is also a good idea.
2006-10-16 13:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by Peri 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More information would have helped - like the age of the person having the birthday. This is an adult or child's birthday?
If you feel compelled to bring something, bring a bottle of wine, unwrapped, to share at an adult's birthday bash. If it is a child's birthday party, perhaps you would be able to bring a bag of candy to share with all in attendance.
A child's birthday that specifically requests "no gifts" is generally for a child who is being taught the value of friendship and fellowship. Honor the request of the parent and be ready to be sociable, polite and respectful of their wishes.
Some people are uncomfortable when they receive gifts. Be respectful of that.
2006-10-12 22:24:21 · answer #4 · answered by north79004487 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a gift, but make it not only perfect for the person having the birthday but also perfect for someone else you know. Leave it in the car, if they act disappointed about you not bringing a gift just say oops it's outside. If they really don't want the gift, you have a pleasant surprise for someone else in your life.
2006-10-12 22:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by RM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you shouldn't bring a gift, but you should bring a bottle of wine, or whatever you're going to drink. You should probably also expect to pay for your own meal if the party's in a restaurant. If the party's in someone's home, bring a contribution to the meal..or flowers at least.
Personally, I'd prefer a bunch of helpers to wash the dishes..no matter how much I say I don't want them to. Fickle female!!
2006-10-12 22:14:09 · answer #6 · answered by Chencha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with alpha. An invitation like this indicates that the host or hostess wants the guest's company and no more. I you are fond of the person, and want to give them a token of your friendship or appreciation, quietly slip a gift to them in private.
2006-10-12 22:26:52 · answer #7 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont take a gift to the the party ...but still get 1 to give to the person like on the next day or so
2006-10-12 22:02:13 · answer #8 · answered by lori s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it asks that you not bring gift but you feel strong enough that you want to give somethign talk to them about what they would like in lue of a present. It might be lunch it might be nothing it might bwe a charity but if it bothers you that much that you can't get a gift ask what you can do.
2006-10-12 21:56:58 · answer #9 · answered by Ronnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but if you feel inspired, something like flowers are always nice. If it is someone you are very fond of and truly wish to give a gift to, save it for a time when its just the two of you.
2006-10-12 22:02:11 · answer #10 · answered by coppersmith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋