Over the years, several of my distant relatives have sent my family graduation announcments whenever they finished high school or college. They sent us these announcements despite the fact that, until recently, my family lived on the other side of the country, and that we rarely kept in touch with those particular relatives.
My parents always sent gifts, albeit grudingly. But my parents forbade my sister and I from ever sending graduation announcments to anyone, because they felt that it was inapproriate to "ask" for gifts.
Some of my older relatives, however, seem to think that graduation announcements are actually invitations to the ceremony, and that our decision not to send announcements means that we do not want them to attend the ceremony.
Do graduation announcements serve any purpose other than to ask for gifts?
2007-05-28 17:46:13 · 14 answers · asked by SoCal Dude 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
yes they do. many schools have a limit on how many can attend. and if people want to send gifts it is their choice to send or not to send
2007-05-28 17:50:41 · answer #1 · answered by susan w 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO. A graduation announcement does not mean you are obligated to send a gift.
And announcement is just that, an announcement. If you feel pressured into sending a gift, that's your own problem. I'm not sure why people feel this way. It's not uncommon but, sending a gift is not required and should NOT be expected either. It's not a "give me a give" announcement!
You could send a card or a nice note to acknowledge that you received the announcement and that would be a good gesture. But you don't HAVE to send a gift.
Announcments are NOT invitations to the ceremony. Matter of fact, a lot of schools limit the number of guests a graduate can bring. So, unless the announcement also includes a specific invitation to the ceremony with the details such as time and place, don't consider it an invite to the ceremony.
2007-05-29 06:22:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When To Send Graduation Announcements
2016-11-05 21:45:57 · answer #3 · answered by barn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are strictly announcements announcing the upcoming graduation..
While your parents grudgingly sent gifts a gift was never required of them.. Your parents misunderstood the concept of an announcement.. You only send a gift if you choose to send one not as an obligation for receiving an announcement..
2007-05-28 18:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you're family was just reaching out to you and trying to keep you somewhat involved in their life. It's unfortunate that you found it inconvenient. In response to your question, no, they are not asking for a gift. They are announcing their graduation - period. If it's not too much trouble, send them a congratulations, and perhaps even an announcement when there is a milestone in YOUR life.
2007-05-28 18:35:14 · answer #5 · answered by Magaroni 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The ONLY thing they are for is to announce their graduation.
Hence the name "graduation announcements".
They do not require gifts in response.
They are not invitations to a graduation ceremony.
2007-05-29 01:32:19 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Although this question was submitted 7 years ago, I found a recent article that really answers the question much better
http://www.graduationcardsshop.com/are-gifts-required-when-graduation-announcement-invitation-received.htm
Hope this is more helpful.
2014-01-01 23:59:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It serves to annouce to relatives that you or your child has graduated. It's not an invitation for gifts. However, if you are on good terms with them, it is fine to send them a congratulatory card that's all. It's not obligatory to send a gift.
2007-05-29 21:17:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would usually send something.
If it is not what you feel, forget a gift.
It is quite all right to just send a card,
wishing the graduate, good luck
and congratulations.
The announcement is just a way of
letting friends and family know what
is current. It is not an invitation.
2007-05-28 17:53:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Unless it includes actual ceremony info, it isn't an invite.
I know it is annoying...but yeah...you kinda need to send a gift.
"Old Navy" gift cards go a long way with teenagers:)
Quick, easy, and you just pop it in a card and send it back.
2007-05-28 17:51:31 · answer #10 · answered by starrzfan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i graduated, i sent out many invitations, to family who could, and couldn't make it. it's more of a notice to let them know that you infact graduated. sometimes when sending to these people you know can't make it, it's better to personalize the invitations with a note telling them your plans with your future. invitations are NOT asking for money or gifts. they are what they are INVITATIONS.
if you don't send them invitations, that could make them feel unimportant in your life. or left out. send them a note, and ask them you would like no gift in return.
2007-05-28 17:51:39 · answer #11 · answered by Colorado Doug 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋