A young relative of mine was invited to an 'elegant' party and is worried if he should bring a gift or not. Is it proper Party Etiquette to bring the hostest a gift?
2007-01-24 07:14:52 · 10 answers · asked by ooh_rah07 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The 'young relative' is a 6 year old.
2007-01-24 07:46:23 · update #1
It's not expected. To do so shows your young relative's appreciation for the invitation to the host/hostess.
Do NOT have him/her bring alcohol if you're unsure if the host/hostess drinks it. Sparkling cider's safer. I received 3 bottles of wine at an elegant party of my own. I was grateful for the gifts, but they went unused as no one at the party drank, except the 3 who brought them. I offered to open the wine for them to drink but they refused, telling me to save it for another occasion. I ended up giving them as host/hostess gifts to people I knew who drank wine.
Scented candles would be a good gift instead of alcohol.
2007-01-24 07:29:50 · answer #1 · answered by Belle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a gift would be appropriate. An "elegant" party sounds like a lot of "extra work" for the hostess. Express appreciation with a small hostess gift. Besides, it's best to err on the side of generosity.
A 6 year old that considers whether or not to bring a hostess gift to a party? I don't know whether to be impressed or skeptical!
2007-01-24 07:19:25 · answer #2 · answered by BB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definite, your relative ought to convey a hostess present. an person-friendly bottle of wine is tremendous. Addition: purely 6? That makes a large difference. The youthful guy isn't envisioned to convey a hostess present at the same time as he's purely 6. The human being who's accompanying him ought to convey the present.
2016-10-16 01:25:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I throw parties like that, I don't expect a gift from those I invite.
On the other hand, when I'm invited, I usually bring a bottle of wine as a thank you.
2007-01-24 07:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by Justin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is always a nice touch. It's not required, and the hostess doesn't usually expect it. Personally, I am always a little embarrassed when people bring something when I have a dinner party. But it's common courtesy and show a lot of character.
2007-01-24 07:23:38 · answer #5 · answered by Sensible_5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a thank you gift is appropriate.
Also a hand written thank you note after the event is also to be expected.
2007-01-24 07:25:15 · answer #6 · answered by rehobothbeachgui 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's great way to make a good impression, and perhaps get another invitation in the future.
2007-01-27 09:11:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you most certainly bring a gift.
2007-01-24 07:23:32 · answer #8 · answered by Soula3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hostess gift is not de rigeur, however, it is considered a thoughtful thing to do.
2007-01-24 07:24:39 · answer #9 · answered by tiger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flowers work for me!
2007-01-24 13:44:06 · answer #10 · answered by pinkrosegreeneyes bluerose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋