I'm going to my boss's house tonight for a going away party for someone at work. If I should, what should I bring? I can't afford much and it will be a last min thing.
2007-05-04 10:41:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
We've all chipped in to buy a good bye gift that will be presented to her tonight.
2007-05-04 10:45:33 · update #1
I recently read that bringing flowers to a party is an imposition on the host (they have to take time away from the party to fuss over them, get a vase, water, arrange them, etc.). It's nice to send them the day after with a thank-you note.
Other suggestions:
- small bag of gourmet coffee (alternatively, tea)
- scented candles
- something you've baked (shortbread, squares)
- you can't go wrong with wine
2007-05-04 16:45:55 · answer #1 · answered by amypemcrest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flowers, nice/wrapped box of chocolates, wine, champagne, pretty bath salts, etc for the hostess. You do not go to someone's home for any gathering without a hostess gift.
If you give her wine, do not expect her to serve it tonight. If you have her bubble bath you wouldn't expect her to go take a bath, so don't expect her to share the wine or chocolates.
As long as you contributed to the going away gift, you're covered there. But you need to take a hostess gift without a doubt. Have fun and don't get hammered - never a good idea at the boss's house.
2007-05-04 11:07:54 · answer #2 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to bring a hostess' gift. It is customary to give a going away gift for the person moving away though.
A framed photo of your colleagues or a candle. A joke book on the horrors of moving. A mapsco of the city they're moving to. A beautiful pen. Even a food basket would be nice. They'll get hungry often while making the move and a quick little snack will be needed often.
It is only proper to bring a hostess gift when there is no particular guest of honor such as a dinner party.
This event DOES have a guest of honor. The person moving away.
2007-05-04 10:51:17 · answer #3 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take a bottle of wine. Doesn't have to be expensive, but don't be "cheap" either. In other words, don't take, say, a bottle of Cooks sparkling wine. You can get a decent bottle of wine like at Trader Joe's for less than $6. As someone in the store to recommend something under $10.
I don't go to anyone's house w/o bringing SOMETHING. It's not so much for the person that the party is for, but for the person who is extending their home.
2007-05-04 10:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by mrs sexy pants 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is considered proper etiquette to bring a small gift when invited to a gathering or party that is hosted in a private residence. If money is an issue, I would suggest bringing a beverage or desert. I myself like to contribute wine. I am also known for bringing chocolate cake and cookies.
2007-05-04 10:48:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A potluck is such an informal occassion that a present day should not be required. you have already been asked to hold a dish. basically confirm you place theory into the dish you're bringing, and which you serve it in a alluring dish and wrap it attractively. i think of a effective theory could be to hold a replica of the recipe for her recipe e book. yet no - i've got in no way heard of bringing a present day to a potluck until that's a housewarming or some thing significant.
2017-01-09 12:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, I think you should. A bottle of wine is almost always a good hostess gift. You can get good wine in all price ranges, you don't even need to spend more then 15$.
2007-05-04 10:46:11 · answer #7 · answered by krissy p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Sweetie,
Well it would be good if you take something for the occasion. And among the things that would fit the occasion would be a Nice Pen or a beautiful Diary. Mind you, you have a wide collection of Cards(Greeting) that really add warmth to our feelings!! Liked my response?! Then just reply with a couple of words.
Take care!
Bye,
2007-05-04 10:47:39 · answer #8 · answered by Asad Ahmed 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I never go to anyone's house without a hostess gift. In this case, flowers would be appropriate--and probably impress your boss.
2007-05-04 10:45:52 · answer #9 · answered by Alice K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The gift should be for the person going away, not the hostess.
2007-05-04 10:44:08 · answer #10 · answered by chuckles_mcfukbuckle 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋