I do that at my parties and I always show that I am glad. But I noticed that other people rather just take it from the guest and put it away without even looking what is in the box pretending to be unaffected. What do you prefer?
2006-12-08 22:36:04 · 18 answers · asked by Aurora 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I know it seems like some ppl are being rude when they do stuff like that, but I myself would rather take it home and open it. Cause you never know the extremeties ppl will go and you dont wanna open up a gift that is naughty in front of children or your grandparents.lol. Lets just say my hubby did that to me before in front of my mom, her boyfriend, and all of my siblings. So now i just save them for home, unless someone says upfront that it isnt a bad one or as long as they aint videotaping me opening gifts lol.
2006-12-08 22:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by crissangelfreak22 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it's a party, I would say open it so everyone can enjoy looking at the present. As long as everyone has brought gifts, they won't feel bad or anything because it's expected.
If a person gave you a gift personally, but there's not a gift exchange happening at the time, ask the giver if he/she would like you to open it then or later. They will tell you. (Some people give Christmas gifts, for example, with the expectation that you'll open it on Christmas.)
2006-12-09 03:47:52 · answer #2 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends upon the occassion. For example, at a wedding people don't open the gifts in front of the guests. At wedding or baby showers they do tend to open the gifts in front of the guests. At Christmas - open 'em.
I think Birthdays can go both ways. For my niece, they do not open in front of everyone for a couple reasons: 1 - the kid may be more excited over one present and not another 2 - keeps things orderly so you know who gave what and can send appropriate thank you notes. 3 - duplicates. 4- the kid can extend present opening for days and it keeps the excitement and fun going.
2006-12-09 03:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by nova_queen_28 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 00:35:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I have differing views on this little point.
Her view is that you should open presents after all have gone. The reasoning being not offend anyone who buys a present and thinks it does not match the value of other presents.
The other side of this is that she also always sends thank you cards to the giver naming the present so the person knows you opened it.
My view, who really cares??????
2006-12-08 22:50:39 · answer #5 · answered by epod 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, though people expect you to open them and gush about how pretty they are, I think presents should be opened in private. Saves blushes on all sides. And when you are partying and open the presents, some of the fun is lost.
2006-12-09 01:03:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
OPEN ALL GIFTS unless otherwise asked by the giver.
It's kind of appreciation to people who brought the gifts and to show them how much you liked what they got to you.
Sometimes, when it's very personal thing, the giver suggests that you open his/her gift later after the party concludes.
Cheers!
2006-12-08 22:51:42 · answer #7 · answered by gooooza 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Opening presents in public becomes embarrassing for someone whose gift is not as costly as the gifts of others.
I think this is not desirable.
It makes the one who brought costly gifts feel big. And I think this too is not desirable.
You must thank your guests individually, later when you open the gifts privately.
2006-12-08 23:02:32 · answer #8 · answered by curious 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if you do open them in view of others(including the giver), it might be hard to act as if it's a great gift, if in fact it's not.
If you open them in private, it may save some embarresing reactions, but it might hurt the feelings of the giver
2006-12-08 22:46:11 · answer #9 · answered by Big Ben 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah i think you should open your presents in front of your guest if it is your birthday party. most of the guest will want to see your reaction when you open the present that you brought theme
2006-12-08 22:56:06 · answer #10 · answered by a 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋