On the flip side, does a daughter-in-law have a "right" to feel insulted if her in-laws do not bring any gift when coming for the weekend?
2007-05-03 05:25:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It's always nice to bring a token when staying with anyone for the weekend. However, it should not be expected nor should the host feel resentful if no gift was given.
2007-05-03 05:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by retropink 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever we go and visit relatives (and are driving there) we always stop at a quaint bakery or cheese shop along the way and pick something up. If we don't have time to do that I usually make a special breakfast while there for the weekend. A daughter in law has no right to feel insulted...and if by chance she does a good daughter in law would keep this information to herself. Why make anyone feel uncomfortable about something so trivial? Does she bring anything to the inlaws house when she visits them? If she doesn't why would she expect anything in return? If she does- it would be a nice gesture on the inlaws part, but not an obligation.
2007-05-03 06:20:41 · answer #2 · answered by trouperstar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are close family, not hotel guests or friends of friends. A small gift would be nice, but it should not be expected. Maybe they really can't afford a gift? Let them enjoy their son and daugher in law. No, the daughter in law should not feel insulted by not getting a gift. She should try to make it so that her husbands parents have a nice week end.
2007-05-03 05:42:48 · answer #3 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on each and every occasion we bypass and bypass to kinfolk (and are making use of there) we constantly supply up at a prior shaped bakery or cheese keep alongside the way and p.c.. some thing up. If we don't have time to do this I generally make a undeniable breakfast on an identical time as there for the weekend. A daughter in regulation has no suited to experience insulted...and if via twist of destiny she does a good daughter in regulation might save this suggestions to herself. Why make everybody experience uncomfortable approximately some thing so trivial? Does she carry something to the inlaws abode while she visits them? If she does not why might she assume something in return? If she does- it would be a effective gesture on the inlaws section, yet no longer an criminal duty.
2017-01-09 09:44:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it would be appropriate for any weekend guest to bring a small gift - but not essential.
We all have a "right" to feel whatever we want.
An invitation to spend the weekend means sharing time together and that in itself is a gift.
2007-05-03 05:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gift is always thoughtful, but not essential. Especially when we're talking family.
For the daughter-in-law to feel insulted... well, that just makes me think she's a selfish b****...
2007-05-03 06:04:58 · answer #6 · answered by Penelope Smith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can bring a gift to anyone you want and no one has the right to expect a gift
2007-05-05 10:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by TAT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your daughter in law should not feel offended...on the other hand, it would be thoughtful to take a gift. Something small would be fine. A nice candle, some nuts, a small flower arrangement, or something you know they could use would be appreciated, I'm sure. It doesn't have to cost a fortune (and shouldn't!)
2007-05-03 05:33:44 · answer #8 · answered by cats4me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be nice if they did, but gifts aren't a "right".
It's bad manners to expect them.
2007-05-03 09:40:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gifts are gifts, not obligations, It's nice to receive one, but don't be resentful if you don't.
2007-05-03 05:31:02 · answer #10 · answered by CrankyYankee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋