My husband and have have gotten several invites for baby showers recently. All from former coworkers of his in the city we just moved from. 2 I have never met. Do I have to send a gift to them or just a card? My friends opinions differ on this so maybe you all can help. Thanks!
2007-02-12 07:56:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I Very much appreciated ,
it is always appropriate, to send a card ,
with a friendly message inside .
If you included ,inside the card ,
a modest gift voucher, from a baby wear shop .....
That would be very nice , but not 100% essential
>^,,^<
2007-02-12 08:11:46 · answer #1 · answered by sweet-cookie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Proper etiquette does actually dictate that if you were sent a shower invitation, you are to send a gift.
However, seeing as you just moved, and don't really know these people, I don't see any reason to go beserk over it. There's nothing wrong with sending a small gift, like a receiving blanket, or a package of onesies - just something small.
2007-02-12 08:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by sylvia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me, it would depend on how well your husband knew the people who are sending invitations, and whether or not they are important professional contacts he would like to keep. As you've indicated that some of these are people you don't even know, you'll have to pick his brains a little as to how close he was to them, and if he would like for you to send a gift. Also, whether or not he was close to them, if these are people he might be depending on for future references or working with in another capacity at a new job, it definitely won't hurt to send a gift along. Forget about them, and they'll forget about him! But your husband is really the one who can best help you to sort out to whom gifts should be sent.
2007-02-12 10:48:30 · answer #3 · answered by JenV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weather you are close or not I would send at least a card and maybe put a gift card in it or something. If it were you wouldn't you appreciate getting a card in the mail with a gift card in it? Do unto others as you would want done to you.
2007-02-12 08:08:02 · answer #4 · answered by Sara G 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I still received presents from people who couldn't make the baby shower.
It doesn't take much to buy a baby bonnet or booties and send with a card.
Its nice they invited you and its just a kind gesture of acknowledgement of their upcoming arrival. If you had gone to the shower they would have fed you.
You'll feel good to contribute even if you don't know them.
2007-02-12 13:49:37 · answer #5 · answered by Roma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were close to them or your husband close to their husband, I'd send a card and small gift. A trinket or picture frame. If you barely know these people just send a card of congratulations.
2007-02-12 08:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No...You dont live there any more and you hardly knew the people. If you were close to them, send a card and maybe $20! Hope that helps.
2007-02-12 08:05:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If these are just casual work friends that you really don't do anything with outside of work I would not send anything.
2007-02-12 08:05:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just give a card and don't attend.
2007-02-12 21:47:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do not have to acknowledge it at all tacky to invite you it is just a bid for a gift
2007-02-12 08:22:02 · answer #10 · answered by Nora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋