I was invigted to a party but do not want to be there. Can I just stop and leave the gift and go on home?
2006-12-22 13:46:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I know what you mean. I think it's fine. It's nice of you even to stop by and bring a gift.
2006-12-22 13:49:11 · answer #1 · answered by Annmaree 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do what your heart tells you.....but don't close door for chances to stay and enjoy whenever you change your mind...
There is a reason for everything... we can't please everyone but the intention differs from every person. Some people are not the party type...so they just leave the gifts and go..I remembered more the people that came than the gifts they brought..when it comes to party..
It isn't the size of the gift that matters, but the size of the heart that gives it. ~Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994
2006-12-22 14:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are the only invited guest, it is more than perfectly acceptable to arrive, drop the gift, find the host/hostess and greet them. You may stay 5 minutes, then beg off, stating that you have several Holiday parties to attend this day, but that you absolutely wanted to stop by, wish them Merry Christmas in person and to leave a gift. Wish them the 'Merry Christmas' you promised, and leave knowing you have been a greatful guest.
2006-12-22 13:59:33 · answer #3 · answered by JJ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be polite to meet the person who invited you, leave the gift, and then excuse yourself before leaving the party. Of course if you want to deliberately offend the person, you neednt attend the party at all!
2006-12-22 13:55:02 · answer #4 · answered by greenhorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got a better idea:
Just send some one over to pass on your excuse and your present, way (or day) before the party starts. You sending a present will be a token of friendlyness, and you will be forgiven for not showing up in person.......
Well ;-) ?
2006-12-22 14:07:30 · answer #5 · answered by Endie vB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!!
The fact that you showed up is a good gesture. Many will not even do that. If you don't want to be there for any reason, get out!! You don't owe it to anyone to feel miserable someplace.
2006-12-22 13:51:51 · answer #6 · answered by ThatGuy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are under no obligation to accept an invitation to a party you don't want to attend.
2006-12-22 17:02:20 · answer #7 · answered by babydoll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see a problem with that. That's what i'm doing. Dropping off some cookies, i'll stay no longer than ten min' to say my hellos and goodbye's and then i'm out. Gotta pass out more cookies ;-)
2006-12-22 13:50:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be a bit rude .... why not go and stay for about 1 hour and just let your friend know that you have another appointment/party to go to.
2006-12-22 13:49:06 · answer #9 · answered by Aussie Girl 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Don't bother going at all.What's the point?
2006-12-22 13:49:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋