Are there "rules" about giving joint gifts? For example, is it okay for my husband and I to give one gift to my sister-in-law (or mother-in-law, brother, etc.), even though she usually gives gifts to both of us separately?
2006-11-27 06:25:00 · 13 answers · asked by Pink Denial 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
The real ettiquette about gifts is that no one has any business *expecting* gifts at all, even on common gift-giving occasions. All gifts are supposed to be freely given, and are gracious.
So it's perfectly fine to give joint gifts to someone who does it separately. The point is the thought and kindness behind it, not the number of gifts.
2006-11-27 06:31:52 · answer #1 · answered by KC 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's perfectly acceptable. I always do that. The general rule of thumb is to spend slightly more on the gift if it's from two seperate people than you both would have if it had been purchases seperatly. So, say you would have each spent $10 on a gift, you'll want to spend $15-20 on a joint gift.
2006-11-27 06:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My family joint gifts...but it's because we've set a money limit (25.00 a piece) and my items are normally pretty expensive....so I tell my sister what I would like and tell her it's ok that my brother in law and sister buy this item together since it's so expensive. if you do the joint gifting I wouldn't make it a small inexpensive gift if you do this it might look cheap...I would make it something she really wants that she might have gotten from one person because it was so expensive.
2006-11-27 06:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by ncgville 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's perfectly fine to give a joint gift as long as it's something they will both enjoy. TV's, DVD Players, DVDs, Other Videos, Surround Sound Systems (depending on what you usually spend), etc are all excellent gifts for couples.
2006-11-27 06:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by catlynn_cabral 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you think that your inlaw is going give separate gifts, hurry up and give him/her your joint gift first. Then, the inlaw will have a chance to get one gift for u and your hubby and not have to buy 2 gifts.
2006-11-27 07:11:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no rules to what you get someone for christmas. even though she may give you both separate gifts, i don't think anyone would mind if you both chipped in to get her a gift from the both of you. me sister and i always get joint gifts for my parents, that way it saves us both money.
2006-11-27 06:29:57 · answer #6 · answered by vikki0963 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 13:54:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY! It is perfectly fine for you to give a joint gift and often is done.
When in doubt ask Miss Manners or Dear Abby
2006-11-27 06:59:37 · answer #8 · answered by arwenmulli 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do it! My family gives gifts to me one to my husband and 1 to each of my kids. I make a basket filled with a christmas theme & give that to them. this year I am doing a Nativity soap basket with candles & inscence. I think it is just perfectly fine!
2006-11-27 06:33:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on what you find (or not find) for the giftee while you're shopping. One year you might find the perfect couple gift from the both of you and another year each of you might find perfect gifts for them separately.
2006-11-27 06:35:22 · answer #10 · answered by tryingmypatience 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋