A young relative of mine has been invited to an 'elegant' party and is wondering if he's expected to bring the hostest.
2007-01-24 07:22:36 · 12 answers · asked by ooh_rah07 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The 'young relative' is a 6 year old.
2007-01-24 07:46:51 · update #1
Yes, something consumable like a bottle of sparkling juice would be nice.
2007-01-24 07:26:52 · answer #1 · answered by Bored Enough To Be Here 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your relative should bring a hostess gift. A simple bottle of wine is great.
Addition: Only 6? That makes a difference. The young man is not expected to bring a hostess gift when he's only 6. The adult who is accompanying him should bring the gift.
2007-01-24 15:25:59 · answer #2 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be nice for the young guest to bring the hostest a gift.
2007-01-28 00:47:32 · answer #3 · answered by kindness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the age, yes I always bring a bottle of wine, an appetizer, some flowers or something to a party.
2007-01-24 15:25:31 · answer #4 · answered by yhwhlivesinme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's always a good gesture. I don't image 'young' means he can bring a bottle of wine, but flowers would be good.
2007-01-24 15:25:21 · answer #5 · answered by A Word In Edgewise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never incorrect to give someone something.
It could be a token something.
But I don't know whether it's expected. It would depend on the particular people involved.
2007-01-24 16:59:03 · answer #6 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definately.
I always do that. Unfortunately, it offended an exboyfriend and his Mom. I baked a nice cake for the Mother's Day dinner at her home and none of her family wanted her cake---- they only wanted mine. He told me later my cake tasted better but his Mom was offended.
2007-01-24 15:28:23 · answer #7 · answered by gneiss_8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its considerate but not expected. Wine is nice, or a kind of hors de vous centerpiece.
2007-01-24 15:27:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably don't need to, but he can bring his favorite bottle of wine, just in case.
2007-01-24 15:25:34 · answer #9 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Flowers are appropriate.
2007-01-24 15:50:46 · answer #10 · answered by Konswayla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋