I'm hosting a graduation open house for my brother (graduating from medical school). He said he wants the invite to say "no gifts" but my mom doesn't want to say that for fear of poor etiquette--although she's fine with the no gift policy. Is there another less obvious way to say it? What are the "rules" on this?
2007-03-28 02:18:34 · 5 answers · asked by should be working 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Thanks for the answers so far. I also need ideas on other creative ways to say "no gifts" on an invite.
2007-03-28 03:11:19 · update #1
You put it down at the bottom and state "Your presence is all we require"
2007-03-28 03:22:02 · answer #1 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is it normal to give gifts on such an occasion? I would not have thought so but different cultures have different ideas. If it is normal then saying "no gifts" on the invitation is fine. If it isn't normal then why would anyone want to give a present anyway?
2007-03-28 09:27:09 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you say No Gifts but bring a non-perishable item for your local food bank. I am sure your brother being in the field for helping people would think this to be appropriate . Some people are bound to bring a gift anyway so why not do it for a cause?
2007-03-28 09:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by justme 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, if an individual being honored does not want gifts, it is usually reflected on the invitation as "in lieu of gift please donate to ... (either a specific charity is named or "charity of choice" is written on the invitation)." I hope this helps.
2007-03-28 09:28:41 · answer #4 · answered by curiousgeorge 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just say it like that. people will respect your wishes. Unless you call every single person and tell them of the "no gift" rule.
2007-03-28 09:24:46 · answer #5 · answered by mommy to 2 year old triplets 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋